We’re so happy you’re here!
Thurman’s Place is a home away from home for your dog. We offer permission-based balanced training and boarding services for your canine family members. They will join our pack and explore fun activities along with their training. With over 25 years of experience, our facility can help you with your canine needs. Our 35-acre farm is located in Lyles, TN, about 45 minutes west of Nashville.
At Thurman’s Place we offer training and boarding for your canine family members. They will join our pack and explore fun activities along with their training.
Most of our clientele comes from the Nashville, Brentwood, and Franklin areas. We offer a convenient and safe transportation service that picks up your dog and brings them home!
After training, you and your dog are officially part of the Thurman’s Place family. We are ALWAYS here for you. If you have questions or need advice, you can reach out anytime. We also host monthly Pack Hikes where family members can connect with others familiar with our training style while the dogs play and have fun.
All boarding dogs are trained here, so they know what to expect during their stay. We maintain the same balanced, structured schedule you and your pup are used to, including structured walks, pack hikes, and place time. It’s a calm, stress-free boarding experience for both you and your dog.
Click here to learn more about Thurman’s Place and how it was started by our wonderful owner/lead trainer, Karen Oler.
What we offer…
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(E-collar / Off-leash)
Our Most Popular & Recommended Program — $4,800
Your dog will live on our farm for approximately 4 weeks as part of our pack, receiving daily training, structured routines, and personalized attention. This program addresses basic obedience and common behavior issues, and is suitable for most dogs regardless of age or background.
What Your Dog Will Learn:
Proper leash manners — no pulling, lunging, barking, sniffing, or reacting to distractions
Heeling on leash and elimination of leash reactivity
Off-leash skills and recall
Sit, down, place, and come commands
Calm on command — without requiring hours of exercise to achieve
Crate manners — eliminating barking and whining
House manners and public access behavior (stores, restaurants, and public settings)
Correcting problem behaviors — jumping, counter surfing, mouthing, nipping, chasing, and keep-away
Separation anxiety (note: severe cases may require an extended program)
Confidence building for nervous, fearful, or pushy dogs
Leadership and pack order — helping your dog understand their role in the family
Extensive distance, distraction, and duration work for real-life success
What's Included:
Initial consultation at pickup from your home
Mid-session lesson at our facility (45-60 minutes) to show you your dog's progress — highly recommended
Go-home session at your residence (1-2 hours) to transfer skills and techniques to you
All training tools needed will go home with your dog and be fully explained during lessons
Photo and video updates throughout the program
Follow us on Instagram @thurmansplace for a look at daily life on the farm
After Graduation, Your Dog Receives:
Qualification for our off-leash boarding experience
2 free training sessions at our facility
Access to our free monthly Pack Hikes — an off-leash group hike with the Thurman's Place family
Lifetime support — we are always here for you and your dog, no expiration
Additional Services (Post-Program):
Additional facility training sessions: $125/session
Additional in-home training sessions: $200/session
All additional sessions must be scheduled through our office
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(*Must Qualify* - On Leash Only/No E-Collar) — $2,400
The Foundation Program is designed for owners who are committed to continuing their dog's training at home through consistent daily work on distance, distraction, and duration. Your dog will live on our farm for approximately 2 weeks as part of our pack, where we will establish the building blocks of obedience and structure.
This program does not include e-collar conditioning, off-leash work, distance/distraction/duration training, or public access training. It is a foundational program — your dog will return home with a solid base, and it will be up to you as the owner to continue building on it.
Please note: Not all dogs qualify for the Foundation Program. Dogs with anxiety, resource guarding, or leash reactivity must enroll in our Complete Program instead.
What Your Dog Will Learn:
Proper leash manners — no pulling, sniffing, or reacting to minor distractions
Heeling on leash (leash-reactive dogs require the Complete Program)
Sit and down commands
Introduction to place command (Distance, Distraction, and Duration work not included)
Recall on long-line at low distraction levels
Crate manners — eliminating barking and whining
Confidence building (excessively timid or skittish dogs require the Complete Program)
Introduction to calm on command
Introduction to leadership and pack order concepts
What's Included:
Initial consultation at pickup from your home
Photo and video updates throughout the program
Go-home session at our facility to transfer skills and provide guidance on continuing Distance, Distraction, and Duration work at home
All training tools needed will go home with your dog and be fully explained at the go-home session
Follow us on Instagram @thurmansplace for a look at daily life on the farm
After Completion:
Your dog qualifies for our standard boarding experience (on-leash activities only — off-leash boarding requires completion of the Complete Program)
Upgrade & Add-On Options:
Additional training weeks: $875/week (foundation obedience only, no e-collar work)
Upgrade to Foundation Phase Two at your go-home session: $3,400 minus a $600 loyalty discount, honoring the Complete Program rate
Additional facility training sessions: $125/session
Additional in-home training sessions: $200/session
All additional sessions must be scheduled through our office
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(Must qualify & have completed Phase 1; E-Collar/Off Leash) — $3,400
Phase Two builds directly on the foundation established in Phase One, introducing e-collar conditioning, off-leash skills, and real-world application through Distance, Distraction, and Duration work. Your dog will live on our farm for approximately 3 weeks as part of our pack.
Eligibility Requirements:
Phase One must be completed within the past 6 months
The owner must have been consistently working with their dog since Phase One completion
Phase One commands must be reliably mastered before enrollment
Please note: Not all dogs qualify for the Foundation Program. Dogs with anxiety, resource guarding, or leash reactivity must enroll in our Complete Program instead.
What Your Dog Will Learn:
Proper leash manners — no pulling, sniffing, or reacting to minor distractions
Heeling on leash (leash-reactive dogs require the Complete Program)
Off-leash skills and off-leash recall at low distraction levels
Sit, down, place, and recall with full Distance, Distraction, and Duration work
E-collar introduction and conditioning
Addressing specific behavior issues as defined by owner and trainer
Crate manners — eliminating barking and whining
Confidence building (excessively timid or skittish dogs require the Complete Program)
Calm on command in all situations
Public access manners — appropriate behavior in stores, restaurants, and public settings
Leadership and pack order reinforcement
What's Included:
Initial consultation at pickup from your home
Photo and video updates throughout the program
Go-home session at your residence to transfer e-collar skills and techniques into everyday life
E-collar and all other training tools go home with your dog, fully explained at the go-home session
Follow us on Instagram @thurmansplace for a look at daily life on the farm
After Graduation, Your Dog Receives:
Qualification for our off-leash boarding experience
Access to our free monthly Pack Hikes — an off-leash group hike with the Thurman's Place family
Add-On Options:
Additional training weeks: $875/week
Additional facility training sessions: $125/session
Additional in-home training sessions: $200/session
All additional sessions must be scheduled through our office
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For Puppies Ages 8–20 Weeks —$2,800
Get your puppy off on the right paw.
The best time to shape a dog's behavior is before bad habits have a chance to form. Just as children attend kindergarten to learn the foundational expectations of their world (sharing, listening, following directions) puppies between 8 and 20 weeks are in a critical developmental window where everything they encounter is brand new. The habits, routines, and social skills established now will benefit your dog for the rest of their life.
Your puppy will live on our farm for 2 weeks as part of our pack, receiving structured guidance, socialization, and environmental exposure during the most impressionable stage of their development.
Note: Undervaccinated puppies have their own dedicated potty and play area to keep them safe.
What Your Puppy Will Be Introduced To:
Crate training
Basic obedience foundations
Socialization with people, animals, and environments
Environmental stimulation — new places, sounds, smells, and experiences
Beginning potty training routine
What's Included:
Initial consultation at pickup from your home
Photo and video updates throughout the program
1-hour go-home session at our facility or at your home (within 50-mile radius)
Follow us on Instagram @thurmansplace for a look at daily life on the farm
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Our Alumni Boarding is only for pups that have graduated from one of our Board & Train Programs.
For Board & Train Graduates Only —$80/night per dogOur Alumni Boarding is exclusively available to dogs who have graduated from one of our Board & Train programs. This isn't just boarding. It's a continuation of the structured, enriching environment your dog already knows and loves.
Everything is included. No add-ons necessary.
Daily Care:
Feeding 2-3 times daily based on individual needs — bowls washed after every meal
Fresh water throughout the day — pails washed twice daily and refilled as needed
Medication and supplement administration (owner-provided, as needed)
Healthy treats, bones, toys, Kongs, beds, and blankets — all provided and sanitized daily
A bedtime biscuit from the Thurman's Place family
Activities & Enrichment:
Pack hikes on our 35-acre farm trails
Structured walks
Supervised pack play
Supervised outdoor pen time
Group place time
Individual exercise — fetch, belly rubs, brushing, and more
Creek time (weather permitting)
Crate rest time to relax and recharge
Training Maintenance:
Staff will actively maintain the skills your dog learned during their Board & Train program — place, recall, leash manners, and general obedience
Optional: additional trainer sessions available during your dog's stay for a fee if you'd like to work on something specific — choose as many days as you'd like
Staffing & Safety:
A team member is on-site 24/7
The kennel is fully staffed from 5:30am to 9:30pm
Live surveillance cameras monitor dogs throughout the night
Follow us on Instagram @thurmansplace to see what your dog gets up to while you're away.
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Our Non-Alumni Boarding is for pups that have not graduated from one of our Board & Train Programs. Before we can accept a non-alumni pup for training, we require a two-night evaluation to ensure they meet our criteria (crate trained and non-aggressive). Our non-alumni boarding rate is $125 per night per pup.
*To take advantage of our special alumni benefits, such as discounted boarding, monthly pack hikes, and more, simply fill out our Training Request Form. We’ll reach out to discuss our training programs with you.*
Our Non Alumni Boarding includes the following:
Everything! Yes, we include everything in our nightly rate!
• Feeding 2-3 times a day depending on individual needs - bowls are washed after each meal.
• Fresh water throughout the day. Water pails are washed 2 x a day and filled throughout the day as needed.
• Medication or supplements (customer provides – as needed)
• Outside pen time (supervised)
• Individual exercise: fetch, belly rubs, brushing, etc.
• On-leash pack hikes on our 35-acre farm trails
• Structured walks
• Crate time to rest, relax, and recharge
• Healthy treats and Lots of Love from Thurman’s place family – including a bedtime biscuit!
• Bones, Toys, Balls, treats, Kongs, beds, blankets, water pails, food bowls all provided & washed/sanitized daily
• A team member is on site 24/7. The kennel is appropriately staffed between the hours of 5:30am-9:30pm. We also have live surveillance cameras to monitor dogs throughout the night.
• The $125 price is per night/per dog.
• You can see a lot of the fun times we have here by following us on Instagram @thurmansplace$125 per night
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Thurman’s Place will come pick up and drop off your dog(s) within a 50-mile radius of 37098.
Our Van Service Info:
• Location of Pick Up/Drop Off must be within 50 miles of 37098.
• We reach out the evening before to give you the timeframe for your pick up or drop off. Timeframes are typically narrowed down between the hours of 8AM and 11:30AM. During our busier seasons these can run into afternoon times.
• We highly discourage scheduling our van service on a day that you plan to travel due to unexpected flight/travel delays that may arise.$25 (Each Way/Each Dog)
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We offer Pack Play on Tuesdays (Franklin area), Wednesdays (Nashville area), and Thursdays (Brentwood/Nolensville area).
We will pick up your pup in the morning, let them play all day, then bring them back home to you that evening.
Get signed up today!$55 per day. This rate includes your van service.
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Bath: $40.00 includes bath, ear cleaning & nail trim
• Pricing for the groom/deluxe bath depends on the size of your pup.
• Please be advised that extra charges do apply for matting. Matting can be uncomfortable (and even painful) for pups, and it takes extra time and care to safely remove. The best way to prevent matting? Stay on a regular grooming or deluxe bath schedule! We would love to help you set up a routine to keep your dog feeling fresh, happy, and tangle-free.
To sign up for Grooming, please contact our front office at 615-969-6102 -
We come pick your pup up using our van service, let them play all day, groom them that evening, and then bring them back home to you the next day!
Groom & Plays are booked based on our groomer’s availability. These can be booked with a full groom or a deluxe bath!
A deluxe bath is a great option to choose in between your full grooms as your pup gets the full bath with a sanitary/paw clean up!
• Pricing for the groom/deluxe bath depends on the size of your pup. You pay for the groom/deluxe and the 1 day stay. Van and playtime is all included at no extra charge.
• Please be advised that extra charges do apply for matting. Matting can be uncomfortable (and even painful) for pups, and it takes extra time and care to safely remove. The best way to prevent matting? Stay on a regular grooming or deluxe bath schedule! We would love to help you set up a routine to keep your dog feeling fresh, happy, and tangle-free.To sign up for a Groom & Play, please contact our front office at 615-969-6102
Office Hours:
Monday-Friday - 8 am to 4 pm
Saturday - 8 am to 2 pm
Closed on Sunday
Holiday hours may vary
We offer a 10% discount on our Board and Train programs for military and first responders.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!
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