BBQs, Road Trips & Well-Behaved Dogs: Nashville’s Top Training Tips

Posted by Sit Happens Dog Training on Jun 28 2025

Alright, y’all. Summer’s back.
That means BBQs, spontaneous road trips, patio drinks, and someone’s uncle falling asleep on a lawn chair by 3 p.m.

And right in the middle of it all?
Your dog. Acting like they pay rent, but behaving like they just got parole.

They’re jumping on guests, howling in the car, and stealing hot dogs like they’re running their own street food hustle. And you’re just standing there like, “I swear he doesn’t usually do this…”

Yeah, okay.

This summer, we’re not doing that. This summer, we’re getting that dog trained, so they’re not the reason you leave early from every event. Welcome to Nashville’s top dog training tips, brought to you by your no-nonsense, BBQ-loving team at Sit Happens Nashville.

Why Summer Makes Dogs Go Bonkers

Look—your dog’s not bad. They’re not out here trying to ruin your weekend. They’re just hyped. Because summer in Nashville hits different.

There’s more action, more smells, more road trips, and about a hundred more reasons for your dog to absolutely lose their mind.

You leave them home alone during a party? Cue separation anxiety.
You try to take them to Percy Priest Lake? They’re trying to jump in before the car parks.
You hit the road to see grandma? Your dog thinks the backseat is a jungle gym.

If you want to include your dog in the summer fun without losing your sanity, then let’s talk about training—not “hope he calms down,” not “he just needs to grow out of it,” but real training that actually sticks.

Top Dog Training Services for a Summer of Sanity in Nashville

Here’s what your dog needs if you’re going to survive a Nashville summer together and still be friends by Labor Day:

1. Obedience Training (aka: Please Stop Ignoring Me, Bro)

Let’s be honest.
Your dog knows their name. They’re just choosing vibes over obedience right now. When the grill’s fired up and the kids are screaming and the music is bumping—your commands become background noise.

✅ We teach your dog to listen the first time, not the fifteenth. “Sit,” “Stay,” “Leave it”—actual, real-life obedience that holds up under pressure.

Because nothing kills a vibe like your dog stealing a hamburger bun mid-bite.

2. Leash Training (So You’re Not in a Full-Body Tug-of-War)

Summer walks in Nashville are beautiful... unless you’re being dragged like a tourist on Broadway.

✅ With leash training, your dog learns how to walk beside you like they’ve got some sense. No more pulling, lunging, or chasing squirrels like it’s their side hustle.

You shouldn’t need a gym membership just to take your dog outside. Let’s fix that.

3. Socialization Training (Stop Acting Brand New Around Other Dogs)

Picture it: You roll up to a dog-friendly patio. Your friends brought their calm, relaxed pups. Then here comes your dog—barking, jumping, and acting like they’ve never seen another living creature.

✅ Our socialization training teaches your dog how to behave in public. Calm greetings, chill vibes, and no more turning every outing into a scene from a telenovela.

4. Road Trip Ready: Car Manners for Long Drives

Your dog loves car rides—until 10 minutes in when they’re pacing, panting, and treating the backseat like it’s a battlefield.

✅ We train your dog to relax in the car, so your road trips aren’t a stress-fest. Whether you're heading to the Smokies or just Chick-fil-A, your dog should be a passenger—not a problem.

5. Behavioral Training: Goodbye Chaos, Hello Chill

Some of y’all are dealing with jumping, barking, chewing, howling, and nipping—and still wondering why you can’t bring your dog to the family BBQ.

✅ Our behavioral training is designed to correct those bad habits and get your dog back in line. We get to the root of the behavior, not just put a Band-Aid on it.

Because if your dog bites one more flip-flop this summer, someone’s going home early.

Why Nashville Dog Owners Trust Sit Happens

We’re not a “treat-and-hope” kind of place. We’re real dog trainers who work with real Nashville dogs—from nervous rescues to wild extroverts.

Our one-on-one private training is built to give you:

🐾 Fast, effective results (because summer’s here, not six months from now)
🐾 Customized plans for your dog’s actual behavior, not what the internet says
🐾 Training that works in real life—your porch, your park, your cookout

And best of all? We make the process fun, because training shouldn’t feel like a punishment—for either of you.

Ready to Train? Let’s Do This.

📞 Call us now: (615) 580-4624
📍 Located in the heart of Nashville, TN
🗓️ Offering private dog training all year—but summer is our Super Bowl

Don’t let another summer go by with your dog running the show.
This year, you’re pulling up to the party with a pup so well-behaved, people ask if you hired a dog actor. You didn’t—you just trained with Sit Happens Nashville.

Nashville’s Summer Survival Kit for Dog Owners

Let’s break it down one last time:

• Want to enjoy BBQs? ✅ Get that obedience locked in.

• Want calm walks? ✅ Invest in leash training.

• Taking road trips? ✅ Practice car manners.

• Going out in public? ✅ Your dog needs socialization.

• Want peace of mind? ✅ Get ahead with behavioral training.

You handle the fun. We’ll handle the training.

No more summer drama. Just BBQs, road trips, and a dog who actually listens. What a concept.