Thunderhawk Canine LLC - Cookeville, Tennessee

Kimberly Lively

I took my dog Wyatt to Christie at Thunderhawk Canine for inboard training. It is truly amazing what she did with him in 30 days. And it doesn’t end there. She continues support and I am continuing his training through her training program. He is now a well mannered Australian Shepherd who is focused and happy. And so am I. Wyatt absolutely loves Christie. That shows me she trains with positivity and respect. I am forever grateful ?

Chelsea Gardner

Thunderhawk Canine is hands down the most knowledgeable, talented, and dedicated team of trainers in the Upper Cumberland area. For me, they will always hold a special place in my heart.

Christie, the visionary behind Thunderhawk Canine, has been immersed in the dog world for decades. Her journey began as a child, when she passionately begged her parents to let her foster a dog—an experience that sparked a lifelong love for animals and evolved into the thriving business we see today.

With an incredible depth of expertise, Christie is committed to ongoing education—not only for herself and her staff but for every client she works with. Her passion for learning and teaching ensures that every dog and owner receives top-tier training and care.

When life became overwhelming, Christie adopted my first heart dog and transformed her into one of the smartest, most amazing companions I could have imagined. From obedience and agility to therapy dog training, Thunderhawk Canine truly does it all. If you’re looking for the best partner to guide you and your furry friend, look no further than Thunderhawk Canine—they are simply unmatched.

Sam Murley

We have two Great Danes that we put through the In-board Training program at Thunderhawk. Now we can confidently take them both on walks and even let them loose at the park or around the house knowing they are able to follow commands, which was very needed given their size. We even take them with us on RV trips with the family, where their training has been a huge help. We have enjoyed working with Christie and the team so much that we send the boys back for boarding when going on vacations when we can’t take the dogs, and they provide brush-up training during that time as well. We highly recommend Thunderhawk Canine!

Bailey Steger

Our family has been clients of Thunderhawk for many years. The service has always been exceptional. Christie has helped us through numerous dog issues. We recently took Basic Obedience with our high energy puppy. Emily and Carmen were so patient and helpful. They even allowed our children to be part of the training process. Thunderhawk Canine has given us the tools to change our out-of-control stray dog to a polite, family pet!

Stefanie Young

I did an in board program with my dog Malu and high was a month long. Christie was so professional and took care of my dog as she was her own. I also was thankful for the weekly updates I got as well. When she came home she was so well behaved and it was nice to enjoy my dog without the stress of having to train her. We have enjoyed many outings together and she does so well in public too. This is definitely a top notch trainer and well worth every penny.

Jennifer Faccinto

We use ThunderHawk Canine for all of our training and boarding needs. We've had many dogs go thru their obedience program. Most recently, Tito completed the basic obedience training course. At 100 pounds, it's important that he's under control when I need him to be. He's now walking on a loose leash and we utilize the place command in our home and when we go out in public. When we go out of town it's so nice to have a place where we know they are loved and taken well care of. I highly recommend ThunderHawk to anyone looking to have a well behaved fur baby.

Dan McGaha

Highly recommended!! We're so thankful for Christie and Thunderhawk for helping Murphy become more confident in the house and out in the community. She went from being unable to even make a trip to Lowe's, to being at ease in the bleachers at a marching band competition (see pics).

Sami Hanna

Christie is an awesome trainer to work with. Her background in veterinary medicine, as well as police, sport, and pet dog management makes her the perfect person to manage any problem or nuisance behavior in your best friend. Thank you Christie, the skills you have taught me will last a lifetime!