TOP Dog Training - TRUST, OBEY, PERFORM

Ryan at Top Dog Training has been fantastic to work with. He is incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and clearly very proficient at training—not just my dog, but me as the owner as well. One of the biggest advantages is the convenience of training in my home, where my dog is most comfortable and where the real behaviors actually happen. Ryan provides practical skills and “homework” to work on between sessions, which makes the training feel consistent and productive. What I appreciate most is that he explains the why behind each exercise. Understanding the reasoning helps me better understand my dog’s mindset and respond more effectively. We’re still early in our training journey, but I already feel confident this will be one of the best decisions I’ve made as a dog owner. Highly recommend

I am absolutely thrilled with the results from Top Dog Training 's Board and Train program. My 1yr old mixed breed rescue puppy, Hiroshi, had significant anxiety/fear issues, and we struggled with leash pulling/reactivity/jumping. After just 31 days, Hiroshi came back well-behaved, obedient, focused, and now listens to commands consistently and calmly. The results are astounding! Communication during the training was excellent. Ryan and Breanna are very personable, professional, incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and clearly passionate about dogs. They were transparent about the process, and provided consistent updates (photos/videos/texts), which put our minds at ease. Not only did they train our puppy, they also trained us with the necessary follow-up in home training to ensure long-

My girlfriend and I got a beautiful cane corso puppy when she was 8 weeks old. She is now a little over 12 weeks and knowing she is a working breed we wanted to be proactive with training and control. After doing a lot of research, we decided to go with TOP dog training nc - TRUST, OBEY, PERFORM. With her being a cane corso we did not want to do any sort of boarding program right away so she can continue building her bond with US and learns we are the ones in charge. I reached out to Ryan over the phone to discuss our current situation/training plan and he was not only excited and compassionate but also very empathetic. He listened, understood, and actually talked to me about my pup (wasn’t trying to sell an idea or his company). We then had our FREE in home evaluation on Ms. Nala, during

Working with TOP Dog Training has genuinely been life-changing for our family. Luna, our 4-year-old rescue, used to struggle with anxiety around other dogs and strangers, and we were nervous taking her anywhere as we feared a blow-up. Now, after training, she’s calmer, has great recall, and those “blow ups” are few and far between. From the very first phone call, Ryan and Breanna made us feel completely at ease and earned our trust with their kindness, honesty, and clear communication. Handing Luna over for five weeks was a huge deal for us, but we always felt she was safe, cared for, and treated like one of their own. The changes we’ve seen in Luna are incredible—she can relax in situations that used to overwhelm her, and we feel like we can finally include her in more of our everyday lif

We had an amazing experience with TOP Dog Training. Breanna and Ryan came to our home for an assessment and were kind, professional, and incredibly efficient. They immediately picked up on what was going on with our dog and gave us practical tips that made a noticeable difference right away. They made a realistic, straightforward training plan that actually worked. We were able to meet our goals within the timeline they gave us. They’ve also been super available whenever we had questions or hit small roadblocks. We’re so glad we found them and honestly couldn’t recommend them more. If you’re feeling stuck or overwhelmed, this is the team you want in your corner.