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Top Dog

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It takes 2 to Tango! After 25 years as a top competitive Ballroom & Latin dancer/teacher. I found my calling. Helping people by training their dogs! Dog's are positive by nature and want to please their owners. If yours needs help I am here for you. If yours has lost its way I will get them back on track. Where I differ from other trainers is in my ability to communicate with owner's and their dogs to ensure the owner gets exactly what they need from their dogs. Most dog trainers are great at training dogs but not so great when training people. If your dog only performs for the trainer your money was not well spent! I am different from them. In 2000 I was ranked Top Dance Teacher in the USA for The Dancer's Cup Circuit. In 2009 I was ranked 2nd place. I have spent 25 years teaching the most difficult movements & patterns to my many students & dance partners around the world. I teach humans and dogs to partner each other just like a dance. I train you both. I do private lessons, video lessons, phone consultations and board and trains. No matter how we choose to train your dogs. I will make sure you have the knowledge & skills to keep your dog improving even when I am not there!
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Hired 78 times

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2 employees

6 years in business

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2021

Services offered
Dog training package

Puppy training

Aggressive behavior modification

General obedience training

Therapy or service dog training

Dog size

Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs)

Small (16 - 25 lbs)

Medium (26 - 40 lbs)

Large (41 - 70 lbs)

Dog training type

Private lessons

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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.

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Sherry W.

Jan 23, 2021

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He came to my house to help us train our dog. As first time dog owners, I wish we had called him as soon as we came home with our puppy. The sooner the better. He is very knowledgeable and professional and my dog immediately bonded with him.

Details: 0 - 6 months old • Small (16 - 25 lbs) • Private lessons • Aggressive behavior modification • Leash pulling • House training • Barking • Digging • Biting • Chewing • Destructive behavior • Crate training • My home, venue, etc.

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Audrey M.

Jan 12, 2021

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Very nice and informative man! We really enjoyed working with Joseph. He seems to truly value the work that goes into training a dog properly. Our puppy is a 51 pound, Dalmatian pointer mix and is very reactive to new dogs and people. We saw some immediate results, and look forward to working with Joseph in the future!

Details: 6 - 12 months old • Large (41 - 70 lbs) • Private lessons • Aggressive behavior modification • Leash pulling • Barking • My home, venue, etc.

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Casey G.

Dec 27, 2020

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Josef taught me so much in a short amount of time (1.5 hours)! Within seconds he had my dog's undivided attention and training began promptly. He explained everything thoroughly, then allowed time after each concept for me to ask questions. I believe with just one session, I learned enough to drastically change our lives! Although it will take time and training of my own, I am confident in everything he taught us. He is honest and respectful while not wasting any time! Highly recommend.

Details: 6 - 12 months old • Extra large (70+ lbs) • Private lessons • Aggressive behavior modification • Leash pulling • Barking • Digging • Biting • Chewing • Destructive behavior • My home, venue, etc.

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Becky J.

Dec 8, 2020

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Josef showed me several useful techniques that I could apply immediately to help our dog behave better. I learned more in one hour with Josef than in the 18 hours we have previously spent at group dog training. It was also so nice that he came to our home to work with us. Overall great experience.

Details: 1 - 2 years old • Large (41 - 70 lbs) • Private lessons • Therapy or service dog training • Leash pulling • Biting • My home, venue, etc.

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Richard G.

Oct 22, 2020

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Wow both Hattie ( Our dog) sure learn a lot in an hour session! Josef was very knowledgeable in what he was saying and doing & I will just have to practice as to what he showed us to do ! I would recommend Top Dog to anyone that needs some basic training not only for your pet but for yourself! Two thumbs up!🐶

Details: 2 - 10 years old • Small (16 - 25 lbs) • Private lessons • General obedience training • Leash pulling • At the pro’s location

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