Tip Top K9 Southern Nashville Dog Training
Ranked #3 in Nashville and #16 in Tennessee
Service area: Tip Top K9 has trainers across the U.S. and serves numerous locations including: Arizona (Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Phoenix, Scottsdale), Arkansas (Fort Smith, Fayetteville, NW Arkansas including Bentonville, Rogers, Springdale, Pea Ridge), Florida (Tampa, Orlando), Idaho (Boise, Meridian, Nampa), Kansas (Kansas City), Michigan (Novi, Troy, Bloomfield Hills, Sterling Heights, Birmingham, Madison Heights), Missouri (Kansas City, Lee’s Summit, Independence), Oklahoma (Tulsa, Oklahoma City, Owasso, Norman, Bartlesville, Collinsville, Claremore), South Carolina (Myrtle Beach, Conway, Horry County), Tennessee (Nashville), Texas (Arlington, Austin, Georgetown, Leander, Round Rock, Pflugerville, Cedar Park, Lakeway, Carrollton, Lewisville, Farmers Branch, The Colony, Dallas, Denton, Fort Worth, Frisco, Houston, Irving, Highland Park, University Park, McKinney, Allen, Plano, Southlake, Keller, Colleyville, Euless, Grapevine, The Woodlands, Conroe, Spring), and Utah (Ogden, West Jordan, Salt Lake City area).
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Service Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Jumping on People
- Barking Excessively
- Biting / Nipping
- Potty Training
- Resource Guarding
- Fearfulness
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Group Classes
- In-Home
- Board and Train
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
- Sessions Package
- Ongoing Weekly
- Intensive Program
Types of Dogs
- Doodles
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
- Senior (8+ years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Balanced Training
Equipment:
- ✓ leash
- ✓ training-collar
Tip Top K9 offers several training programs including Dog Obedience Training (2-4 weeks), Doggy Boot Camp (2-4 weeks living with a trainer for daily professional training), Aggressive Dog Training (emphasizing early intervention), Puppy Training (for well-behaved, confident companions), Potty Training (establishing consistent routines), and Service Dog Training. Their process typically involves three phases: initial intensive training via boot camp or private lessons, human training sessions for owners, and distraction training to ensure obedience in public and busy environments. Group classes are available for ongoing support and reinforcement after initial training.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Tip Top K9 offers a variety of packages to fit most budgets, including private in-home classes, group classes, and board and train programs. They offer a $1 first lesson. If a client feels training is not the right fit, they offer a full refund and can cancel remaining lessons. They provide a money-back guarantee and commit to training until good behavior is guaranteed.
Policies
Tip Top K9 offers a money-back guarantee and lifetime group class support. They commit to continuing training until good behavior is guaranteed, regardless of the time it takes. If a client feels the training is not the right fit during the process, they offer a full refund and allow cancellation of remaining lessons.
About the Trainer
Tip Top K9 is a highly-rated dog training service with over 15 years of experience, specializing in transforming dogs into well-behaved companions. They aim for clients to be able to trust their dog to mind them anywhere, regardless of distractions.
They offer a balanced training approach that focuses on teaching attention through conditioned responses, ensuring consistent obedience without relying solely on treats or harsh corrections. Their trainers are passionate dog lovers who tailor training plans to each dog’s age, breed, and specific behavioral issues.
Tip Top K9 provides a money-back guarantee and lifetime group class support, committing to train dogs until good behavior is guaranteed, no matter how long it takes.
Accomplishments
Tip Top K9 was established in 2010 and has grown to 24 locations with 91 professional trainers. They have trained over 32,384 dogs and accumulated over 14,146 Google reviews. They are recognized as America’s highest-rated and most reviewed dog training service, with over 15 years of experience.
How to Get Started!
To get started, clients can schedule a $1 First Lesson. This initial 30-minute consultation includes a meet-and-greet to understand the dog’s current training level and owner goals. The trainer will then work with the dog, assess its needs, apply basic training techniques for minor issues, and provide a personalized plan or recommend a tailored training program.

Contact Information
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible parking