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A BIGGER LIFE.
WITH DOGS.
Building reliable dogs through timeless principles, thoughtful training, and real-world experiences.
FOR OVER 12 YEARS
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've done dog training programs before.
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.
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PRACTICAL TRAINING. Â
TIMELESS PRINCIPLES. Â
REAL LIFE.
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At Top Dog, we help people build reliable dogs they can confidently live, travel, and explore the world with.
Whether you're raising a new puppy, working through reactivity or aggression, or simply want a dog that's enjoyable to live with every day, our training is designed for real life—not just the training field.
For more than twelve years, I've helped thousands of dogs and their families develop the skills, understanding, and trust that create lasting change.
Our approach is built around four simple principles:
Fit. Structure. Skills. Freedom.
First, we make sure we're not dealing with a "square peg in a round hole" by helping you truly understand the dog you have.
Then we create structure that reduces confusion.
We teach practical skills that hold up in everyday life.
And that allows them to earn the freedom that every dog—and every owner—is working toward.
Because the goal isn't simply a well-trained dog.
It's a dog you can confidently share your life with.
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LET'S WORK TOGETHER!
HERE ARE A COUPLE TESTIMONIALS FROM PREVIOUS CLIENTS!
"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 L.
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"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 B.
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