Last week my GSD, Eton stayed at Top Dog for the first time. I was very impressed with the care and attention he received from the staff. I saw pictures of him on Facebook and he looked like he was enjoying his visit. I will not hesitate to board him again the next time we are on a trip. Thank y’all for taking such good care of Eton.

Top Dog Training and Resort
Hillsborough, North Carolina
About Top Dog Training and Resort
Welcome to Top Dog Training and Resort, your premier destination for dog care, training, and relaxation in the Triangle area! We are a family-owned facility offering a full range of services, including doggy day care, professional training, luxurious boarding, and expert grooming. Whether you're in need of structured training, a cozy place for your dog to stay, or a stress-free grooming experience, Top Dog has you covered. Our exclusive Doggy Day School provides a dynamic and engaging environment Monday through Friday, where your canine companion will participate in structured activities designed to improve their behavior and skills.
Training & services
Training goals
- Behavior consultation
- Crate training
- House training
- Leash training
- Obedience training
- Socialization
Behavior support
- Fear and confidence
- Reactivity training
How training happens
- Board and train
- Group classes
- Private training
Dog age
- Puppies
Training level
- Beginner training Customer-reported
Support between sessions
- Progress reports Customer-reported
Assistance and working dogs
- Police K9 training
Dog sports
- Agility
Additional services
- Boarding
- Daycare
- Grooming
Other listed services
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- Anal Gland Expression
- Board Training
- Brush Out
- Comprehensive Pet Training
- Day School Program
- Day School Training
- Dog Day School
- Dog Fitness
- Dog Groomers
- Dog Leashes
- Dog Training Program
- Doggy Day School
- Drop Off
- Ear Cleaning
- Heartworm Prevention
- Home Dog Training
- Leash Course
- Nail Clipping
- Nail Trimming
- Overnight Dog Care
- Personal Trainer
- Pet Safe
- Shuttle Service
- Spa Day
- Supervised Play
- Trainers Training
- Training Plans
- Week Course
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Questions & answers
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My sincere gratitude for The Team at Top Dog Training & Day Care for your wonderful support and guidance with our dear pooch, Harpo Houdini. We appreciate the consistent feedback as well. We know he is in Good Hands. Thanks. Mary Sue & Arthur
I didn't get the job with them when I interviewed. I'm glad i didn't I heard a lot of bad things about that place.
Community answer · Mariah Phillips · 2018-09-21
I have only interviewed with them, I did not get the job but I can honestly say nothing but good things about them. Thanks, Jeremy Gates
Community answer · Jeremy Gates · 2018-09-21
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Customer reviews
Google listingMentioned in reviews
- Day school 36
- Dog daycare 27
- Grooming 26
- Report cards 24
- Daily videos 7
- Leash walks 4
All 10 topics
- Friendly employees 3
- Boot camp 2
- Dog grouping 2
- Kind trainers 2
Google review topics, not confirmed services.
My German Shepherd had a good day at playschool! He was grouped with dogs similar in size and personality.
I was happy that I chose Top Dog for my dog LadyBird.The staff was friendly and attentive each time I called. I called once during her week boarding just to check up on her because she was new to boarding. The lady on the phone seemed happy to answer my check up questions. I defi…Read full reviewClose full review
I was happy that I chose Top Dog for my dog LadyBird.The staff was friendly and attentive each time I called. I called once during her week boarding just to check up on her because she was new to boarding. The lady on the phone seemed happy to answer my check up questions. I definitely will bring her back! I really enjoyed seeing photos of my dog each day and getting a report card. The report cards are awesome! Also, my dog is 6 months old and most boarding places require spaying by 6 months old. My dog is a Great Pyrenees, so our vet has recommended waiting until she develops a little more before spaying because she is a large breed. It was nice that Top Dog would allow Ladybird to participate in playtime! Really thankful to the staff at Top Dog. My dog came home happy and sleepy.
Where do I begin?? I was desperate to find a place where my young and (very) active golden retriever, Sugar, could release her energy and learn some much needed manners. She was initially timid and I was nervous about dropping her off at a "day school" but it was one of the best…Read full reviewClose full review
Where do I begin?? I was desperate to find a place where my young and (very) active golden retriever, Sugar, could release her energy and learn some much needed manners. She was initially timid and I was nervous about dropping her off at a "day school" but it was one of the best decisions we made. I first spoke with trainer Ashley because she knew I was interested in the 3 week Basic Obedience Training program but I wanted reassurance that Sugar was comfortable with the facility before boarding her. As such, we first put her in day school and Ashley was wonderful about keeping me updated with how Sugar was doing, sending me pictures, etc. Overtime, Sugar built up her confidence and started to LOVE Top Dog and we then felt comfortable sending her for Boarding. Trainers Ashley and Garret did a fabulous job with her. Of course one must keep up the training at home and that can be challenging but Sugar is much better mannered, walks well in the neighborhood (people always stop us amazed by her transition), and is overall more fun to have around. ALSO, the training for life guarantee is amazing as Ashley already came to our house on one occasion to help us with some of Sugar's more challenging behaviors and she has always answered my random questions as they have popped up regarding training and behavior. As for the day school, Sugar is a regular. Thee rest of the Top Dog Staff has been wonderful with Sugar (she would leave me for any of them) and you can tell they genuinely love the dogs they watch over. I will say that my only "worry" is it's obvious Top Dog's popularity has continued to increase dramatically and with good reason...everyone there is fabulous and the dogs are well cared for. However, I hope that Top Dog can continue to handle the increasing business without sacrificing any of the quality of care/attention/training the dogs get and that regular clients can continue to be accommodated for the services offered without it becoming too difficult.
Very good training,my dog likes it there. He gets treats ,he gets excersze too.
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