Now booking free consultations in Middle Tennessee

Off-Leash Freedom For Your Dog, Real Peace Of Mind For You.

16 years of hands-on dog training in Middle Tennessee. Matt Burnett works with your dog in your home and at his own, so the training holds up in real life, not just in a training session. Your first consultation is free.

16 years training dogs Only 4 Board & Train dogs at a time No cost, no obligation
Matt Burnett of Allegiant Canine with two trained dogs
Matt BurnettOwner & Head Trainer, Allegiant Canine
What Happens Next

After You Book The Free Consultation

No pressure and no script. Just a straight conversation about your dog.

1

A Clear Read On Your Dog

Matt listens to what is actually happening at home, the barking, the pulling, the reactivity, and tells you straight what is driving it.

2

A Plan Built Around Your Life

Board & Train, private lessons or group classes, whichever genuinely fits your dog, your schedule and your household.

3

You Get Trained Too

Clients say the same thing over and over: Matt trains the owner as much as the dog, and sends follow-up videos so you stay consistent between sessions.

Sound Familiar?

The Problems Matt Fixes Every Week

If you recognize your dog in any of these, you are exactly who Matt works with.

Pulling & Leash Reactivity

Walks are a wrestling match. Your dog lunges, barks or locks up the second another dog comes into view.

Dog Aggression & Reactivity

Two dogs in the same house who cannot settle around each other, or a rescue who panics and snaps when they feel cornered.

Jumping & No Manners

Jumping on guests, counter-surfing, bolting through the door, ignoring you the moment it actually matters.

No Off-Leash Reliability

You would love to let them run in the yard or on a trail, but you do not trust the recall, so the long line never comes off.

Serving Thompson Station · Spring Hill · Franklin · Brentwood · Columbia · Nashville

Training Programs

Three Ways To Work With Matt

Which one is right for your dog is exactly what the free consultation is for.

Most Popular

3-Week Off-Leash Board & Train

Your dog lives and trains with Matt for three weeks, building real off-leash obedience around daily distractions. Only four dogs at a time, so your dog is never one of a crowd. Finishes with a handoff lesson so you know exactly how to keep it.

Private Lessons

One-on-one sessions in your home and in the places you actually take your dog. Best when you want to do the work yourself with Matt coaching you through it, with follow-up videos after each session.

Group Classes

Structured obedience around other dogs and other handlers, which is the real-world distraction most dogs never get to practice with.

Matt Burnett, owner and head trainer at Allegiant Canine
Meet Your Trainer

Matt Burnett

Owner & Head Trainer

Matt has been training dogs for 16 years and has run Allegiant Canine for the last 8, built almost entirely on word of mouth from families in Spring Hill, Thompson Station and the towns around them.

There is no commercial kennel here. Matt trains dogs in his clients' homes and at his own place in Chapel Hill, and he takes no more than four Board & Train dogs at a time, so every dog gets real attention instead of a slot on a board.

He works the whole picture: aggression and reactivity, fearful rescues, high-drive puppies, and service dog tasks. Clients keep reaching for the same words, patient, firm, and always willing to explain the why behind every method.

“Matt is a dog whisperer.” A phrase his clients independently used in three separate reviews.
16 yrsTraining experience
8 yrsRunning Allegiant Canine
4 dogsMax in Board & Train
In Their Own Words

What Local Families Say

Real reviews from Google and Facebook, shown exactly as each client wrote them.

★★★★★
“Matt is awesome! I had 2 male dogs that needed training and weren't getting along well. He had their bad habits broken within 2 visits! Highly recommend!”
SW Shannon Wilsonrecommends Allegiant Canine Facebook recommendation
★★★★★
“I get to live a life with an incredible companion which was made possible by the training received with Matt. His approach absolutely works. 10/10 would recommend to anyone who wants a great relationship with their dog and training that is built to last.”
TP Tiffany PruettLocal Guide · 11 reviews Google review
★★★★★
“Matt is a dog whisperer! He was so in tune to my dog and her crazy puppy behavior. Within minutes of walking in my home he had her figured out and knew how to work with her. We did a few lessons followed by board and train and she returned happy and well mannered. What a difference!”
AT Ann Thorntonrecommends Allegiant Canine Facebook recommendation
★★★★★
“Matt is incredible with dog training! He's trained all of our dogs, and they're doing outstanding. I can't express enough how intentional and patient and thoughtful he is.”
SJ Sara JimenezLocal Guide · 19 reviews Google review
★★★★★
“Matt with Allegiant Canine is the best dog trainer. He is experienced, gifted and genuinely cares. He worked with us and our dog, who was very reactive and struggled with fear aggression when we adopted her. Matt quickly changed our life and hers.”
KE Kaitlyn Elizabethrecommends Allegiant Canine Facebook recommendation
★★★★★
“He was able to help an aggressive dog feel safe, confident, and comfortable again, allowing him to simply be a puppy and enjoy life. Matt genuinely understands dogs and their behavior.”
HH Heidi Helgren1 review Google review
Reviews

Families Across Middle Tennessee Trust Matt

Every review below was written by a real client on Google or Facebook.

★★★★★

“Matt's confidence, approachability, and leadership made it easy for us to trust him. I was a bit doubtful that our 1-year-old Havanese, Gus, needed to be off-leash trained. Each day, my family gets joy out of seeing Gus run free in our yard and the woods. Also, from a financial perspective, Matt's training is much less than the fence quote we considered before our pup was off-leashed trained!”

HW Haley WilsonLocal Guide · 11 reviews Google review
★★★★★

“It was clear that he wasn't just focused on basic commands or “checking boxes” with training, he really looks at the whole dog. What really stood out to me was how much he focused on educating us as owners. He didn't just train Amelia, he taught us how to continue the work, stay consistent, and actually understand what we were doing and why.”

JL Julie Lagos5 reviews · 3 photos Google review
★★★★★

“Matt helped us when our dog Zeppelin started showing dog aggression and went after a neighborhood dog. Matt gave us great tips and tools, which made a huge difference in Zeppelin's confidence, as well as our confidence in Zep. We have learned to advocate for him, and not put him in situations that could set him up for failure.”

CH Carrie Hunterrecommends Allegiant Canine Facebook recommendation
★★★★★

“Matt & everyone at Allegiant Canine is amazing. Matt has trained my dog, as well as boarded her while I was away. I know when she's with Matt she is in the best care possible. His heart and passion for animals is truly unmatched. I never have to worry when my girl is with Allegiant.”

RN Rachael Nicolerecommends Allegiant Canine Facebook recommendation
★★★★★

“I've had several sessions with Matt for my (VERY drivey) Labrador puppy, Winston, and the results have been incredibly positive. He keeps things simple, practical, and easy to apply day-to-day. The follow-up YouTube videos after each session are a huge bonus and make it easy to stay consistent with the training.”

ML Mikel Law12 reviews · 1 photo Google review
★★★★★

“Matt is an exceptional trainer who cares deeply about how dogs and people work together and he teaches the handler as much as the dog. He trained my daughter's service dog to do deep pressure therapy to help with sensory issues and got him up to speed on general obedience.”

GL glenn lewis3 reviews · 1 photo Google review
★★★★★

“Matt was great with our little doodle. And us! He was patient but firm with us and Ruby. He explained the WHY behind the reasoning for his type of training. His training was also easy to follow. He would make videos at the end of every training so we could look back on things if we were stuck.”

SK Shelley Kuykendall Everettrecommends Allegiant Canine Facebook recommendation
★★★★★

“Matt has been our dog trainer since Samson was born and we are so grateful to have had him guide us over the years! Through e-collar training, prong collar training, and more, Matt has cared for Samson and I, really giving me the training I need to be a good dog mom. Matt has stuck around for years and still continues to check in with us from time to time.”

MM Maris MasellisLocal Guide · 17 reviews Google review
★★★★★

“Matty was recommended in the Spring Hill area, so we contacted him to help with our “aggressive” or reactive French Bulldog. He came to our home for lessons weekly and we did a 1 week board and train, per his recommendation. He taught us how to continue training between lessons, build on skills, and handle everyday situations where our dog was previously super reactive.”

AL Allison Lagronerecommends Allegiant Canine Facebook recommendation
★★★★★

“Matt Burnett is truly a dog whisperer. He cares deeply about rescues and is passionate about the importance of quality training. Our goldendoodle is a different dog after being trained at Allegiant, and she is well-prepared for her new title of service dog. Matt is also wonderfully patient with our son, as he is learning to be our dog's handler.”

KT Kim Tyler Scruggsrecommends Allegiant Canine Facebook recommendation
How It Works

Three Steps To A Better Behaved Dog

1

Tell Matt About Your Dog

Answer a few quick questions about what you are dealing with. Takes under a minute.

2

Free Consultation

Matt calls you, listens to what is going on, and tells you honestly whether he is the right fit for your dog.

3

Start Training

Board & Train, private lessons or group classes, whichever actually fits your dog and your life.

Ready To Get Started?

Tell Matt a little about your dog and he will call you to set up your free consultation. Board & Train runs four dogs at a time, so spots go quickly.

Your details go straight to Matt. No spam, ever.

Allegiant Canine

Professional dog training in Middle Tennessee, serving families since 2018.

Thompson Station · Spring Hill · Franklin · Brentwood · Columbia · Nashville