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 TRAINING

BY  UNDERSTANDING THE

W.H.O.L.E. DOG!

FOR OVER A DECADE

I'VE BEEN HELPING PET OWNERS!

 GIVE ME 60 DAYS...

AND I'LL GIVE YOU A BETTER RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR DOG!


Do any of these sound familiar?

I am overwhelmed by my dog’s behavior.

I feel lost with my new puppy.

I’m jealous of other people casually walking their dog on leash.

I am embarrassed when people come to visit and my dog jumps all over them.

I get frustrated when I call my dog and they ignore me.

I've used trainers before and all we did was learn some commands.

If you want help… let's talk.

SCHEDULE AN EVALUATION HERE!

I start with a simple, common sense approach of training dogs that emphasizes building trust and understanding between you and your best friend.

I call that the W.H.O.L.E. Dog Blueprint.

Welfare first...

Humane approach...

Obedience foundation...

Lifestyle focus...

Explore together.

For over a decade my methods have helped thousands of dogs and owners achieve success. 

I focus on everything from raising a puppy the right way to addressing aggression and reactivity. I've become obsessed on continuing to find ways to help dogs and humans be their best and become true companions by using a philosophy of "Training By Understanding the W.H.O.L.E. Dog."

RESIDENCY BOARD & TRAINS and DAYTRAINING for FEBRUARY 2025

**NOW BOOKING**

 

FOR BOARD & TRAIN, DAYTRAINING AND IN-PERSON LESSONS CLICK HERE TO SCHEDULE AND EVALUATION HERE AND GET STARTED
Hey there!

I'M JOHN.

Read my story here

For most of my life I've had dogs.

I'm in my 50's so that's been a long time. 

But it takes more than having dogs to be a professional.  Over a decade ago I moved from hobbyist dog owner to professional dog trainer.

As a certified professional trainer, licensed family dog mediator and professional coach, I use my understanding of both dogs and humans to help both my 2 legged and 4 legged clients achieve success.

For me, dog training isn't just about teaching commands; it's about fostering a deep bond between human and dog through clear communication, patience, understanding, and when possible... an adventure.

CHECK OUT THE TOP DOG PROJECT, MY ONLINE RESOURCE FOR LEARNING MORE!

FROM THE BACKYARD

TO THE BACKCOUNTRY...

CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE WITH A NUMBER OF PROGRAMS!

PRIVATE LESSONS

Work with me one on one and I'll help you address issues and find success through my program    

GO TO PROGRAM

BOARD & DAYTRAIN

I'll train your dog and then train you because often the dogs are the easy part.

GO TO PROGRAM
OR SCHEDULE AN EVALUATION HERE
"Spoiled by our first dog experience, we adopted a new puppy (Petra) that proved to be quite the handful. As much as I hoped for a quick fix, John taught us that the solution wasn’t a magical formula, but understanding and raising our new family member for a lifetime. He has worked with us extensively, and has helped us navigate several twists and turns. Overall, if you want a trainer who truly cares about the relationship between you and your dog, we highly recommend John.."
Stephen LePrell
 
 
"Lincoln’s training program was tailored specifically for him based on his personality and the behaviors he was exhibiting. Even more importantly, John taught ME how to work with him to encourage the behaviors I want and discourage those I don’t. He explained everything from Lincoln’s point of view to help me understand why he behaved the way he did and how he would interpret my response to his behavior. We do a lot of hiking. He enjoys the freedom of exploring off leash and I have peace of mind knowing he will come to me when I call him. I highly recommend John and Top Dog Training!."
Devin Blandford
 
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