Elite Training Program in KNoxville, TN

Welcome to Justin Rigney’s VIP Adventure Dog Program, where luxury meets unparalleled dog training. With over 33 years of professional dog training expertise, Justin delivers a private concierge-level training experience designed specifically for discerning dog owners who expect nothing but the best for their canine companion. This is not a standard training program. This is a fully immersive lifestyle integration experience. Your dog will be developed with elite precision, clarity, and reliability, preparing them to confidently navigate real-world environments with calm focus and impeccable manners—even in the presence of intense distractions.

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Perform with confidence

Through extensive environmental exposure and conditioning, your dog will learn to perform with confidence in the environments that matter most to our clients:

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Restaurants and luxury resorts

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Private aircraft and commercial travel

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Yachts and waterfront environments

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High-end social gatherings

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Outdoor sporting activities

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Busy public spaces and travel destinations

Our goal is simple: a dog you can confidently take anywhere.

Enrichment is a central pillar of our program.

Your dog will receive daily mental and physical stimulation, ensuring they remain balanced, fulfilled, and emotionally stable while developing the obedience and clarity required for a harmonious household. Your dog will accompany Justin on real-life adventures and daily engagements, creating a training experience that cannot be replicated in a kennel environment. This hands-on exposure allows us to install true real-world experiences, giving you the peace of mind of having full control over your beloved canine companion.


For clients with unique lifestyles, we customize training to include experiences such as:

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Traveling by plane, helicopter, or yacht
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Fishing and hunting excursions
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Outdoor sports and adventure activities
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Luxury travel and destination environments

This approach produces a dog that is confident, composed, and completely integrated into your lifestyle. Designed for individuals who appreciate precision, discretion, and the finer things in life, our Elite Programs spare no expense in delivering one of the most exclusive dog training experiences available today. When your dog graduates, you will not simply have an obedient pet—you will have a trusted companion capable of moving through life with you anywhere, anytime, with complete clarity and control. Because true luxury is a peace of mind.


Join us in creating extraordinary moments, unmatched companionship, and total confidence in your canine partner.

The Program

Elite 1 Program

$12,500 | 10–12 Weeks

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Our most comprehensive immersive training experience.       

Elite 2 Program

$9,500 | 8-10 Weeks

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An accelerated elite development program with the same high standards.