Top Dog
Top Dog

Top Dog

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Introduction: 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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5 years in business

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2021

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

Excellent 4.9

67 reviews

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Whitney B.
Jan 19, 2020
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Hired on Thumbtack

Hired on Thumbtack

Details: 2 - 10 years old • Large (41 - 70 lbs) • Private lessons • Aggressive behavior modification • Biting • Destructive behavior • My home, venue, etc.

Dog Training
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Lisa J.
Jan 29, 2020
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Hired on Thumbtack

Hired on Thumbtack

Details: 2 - 10 years old • Medium (26 - 40 lbs) • Board and train at a facility • Aggressive behavior modification • Barking • Biting • Destructive behavior • At the pro’s location

Dog Training
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Carole S.
Jun 11, 2019
I did a Board and Train with Top Dog. The way Joseph structured the training was more than I could ever have hoped for. First he took my dog Ginger into his home. He let me see where Ginger would stay. It wasn’t like the other board and train places I looked at. It wasn’t a scary facility with all these dogs in kennels. Joseph will not board more than 2 dogs at a time. Ginger was like a family member at his home. He sent me 4 videos - the 1st through 3rd week of the training process and one of Ginger playing. Joseph was always available when I had questions or just missed my baby. He trained her as a therapy dog and even taught her to heel off leash along side my wheel chair. I couldn't be more pleased! He just made it so easy for me to work with Ginger after her training. He is truly a gifted trainer and teacher. Thank you Joseph.
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Kathy P.
May 29, 2019
I was lucky enough to know Joseph as a dance teacher. When I was told he was teaching obedience to dogs I though I would give him a shot. Joseph was amazing! He is a wonderful teacher. His movements and timing were precise and his knowledge of dogs behavior was very insightful. In 3 lessons he taught my 2 babies not to jump up, not to beg at the table, how not to pull on the leash when walking. They also learned a time out command! Joseph was caring but direct. He taught me exactly what to do and when to do it for my boys. I couldn't be happier and my whole family is thankful of our dogs new behaviors.
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So sweet of you! Thank you. You have great dogs. It was fun working with them.
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Sandra P.
Jun 21, 2019
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Hired on Thumbtack

Hired on Thumbtack

Got her to do what I couldn't.

Details: 1 - 2 years old • Medium (26 - 40 lbs) • Private lessons • Aggressive behavior modification • Biting • Chewing • Destructive behavior • At the pro’s location

Dog Training
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