Topline Canine

I have 2 dogs. One is a giant schnauzer (2.5 yrs) and the other is a golden retriever (1.5 yrs). Both have been to basic obedience classes in the past but apparently I failed them in maintaining the lessons they had learned. As a result, the boys became restless, jealous, no longer listened (well) and taking them on a walk became a chore we dreaded. I wanted a better life for them and me. I discovered TopLineK9 when a St. Bernard was dumped in the Village. When I heard where and how he was being prepared for his forever home, I googled the business and reached out to Stephanie. Wow. Is she just a burning ray of sunshine and joy! We met and the boys and I were hooked. The boys went to school for the 2 week board and train. We met a few times during training to; first ease my fear that my boys would forget me, and to begin to train ME on being a better leader. Once the boys came home the change was palpable. They were actually calm in the mornings when they used to brawl at our feet while we drank coffee. Walk became something to look forward to and we were able to get out to some trails without the dogs barking and lunging at other people and dogs. They are actually listening and looking to me for direction instead of doing whatever they want to do. We are still in the process of doing a few follow ups to make sure that everything "stuck". I think the boys really benefited by being away from me for a few weeks because (I believe) they needed a break from me and my frustrations. I feel blessed to have found Stephanie and her team, they really perform miracles!

Harley is a special case and I called Topline K9 and cried and told them all my concerns and they truly made a difference with my dog. Stephanie is absolutely amazing. Harley doesn’t like to be touched and she is super sensitive to touch and lots of distraction. I could hardly take her anywhere, I couldn’t take her to a park or around people. When people or dogs came close she would scream. She just didn’t feel safe enough to be in this world and now after the 3 week board and train program. I have been able to take her hiking and into pet stores and walk past people on walks and walk past other dogs and she doesn’t bark or growl or scream occasionally she still gets scare and reacts but not as bad as it was, and she is getting better everyday. I would definitely recommend this facility for dog training. Stephanie and her team is the best thing I did for my girl!

I recently entrusted my 16 month old Havanese Piper to Topline K9 for their 2 week board and train program and I couldn’t be happier with the results. Before Topline going for a walk was a struggle because she pulled on the leash and jumped all over people and dogs we met along the way. Now she walks on a loose leash right next to me and waits for permission to greet people and dogs politely. Our trainer, Kayla’s expertise and guidance has helped me and Piper have a better relationship. Piper is gradually weening off the e-collar as we practice the skills we learned in this process. Worth every penny I spent and highly recommend Topline K9 and Kayla.