Top Dog Idaho Professional Dog Training

Basic Obedience Classes are one-hour sessions that review previous commands and introduce new ones, focusing on heel, sit, stay, recall, controlled walking, and attention. Training emphasizes daily 15–30 minute home practice for lasting results. Spot Training addresses specific issues like jumping, barking, aggression, or separation anxiety with customized correction methods. Socialization is integrated into training to help dogs adapt confidently to public environments. Programs are tailored to individual dogs and owners, with options for in-home or group settings.

Pricing Summary

Pricing details are not publicly listed; clients are encouraged to request more information directly. Training is offered in structured sessions with emphasis on home practice, and intensive programs are available for specific behavioral issues.

Policies

Client support extends beyond training sessions, with Juan available by phone or text for ongoing questions. No explicit cancellation or rescheduling policy is stated, but clients report being able to reach him for follow-up assistance at any time.

Top Dog Idaho Professional Dog Training, led by trainer Juan Barrera, offers professional dog obedience training based in Nampa, Idaho, serving the Treasure Valley area. With over 30 years of experience since 1990, Juan provides personalized training using positive reinforcement techniques combined with properly administered corrections to build a strong foundation of obedience, socialization, and communication between dogs and their owners. He works with all breeds, ages, and behavioral issues—from basic commands to complex problems like reactivity, jumping, barking, and aggression—and offers both in-home and group training sessions. Juan’s approach emphasizes consistency, daily practice, and empowering owners to become confident trainers, ensuring long-term success. He also supports clients with ongoing availability for questions and follow-up guidance.

The business offers Basic Obedience Classes covering commands like sit, stay, heel, recall, and controlled walking, as well as Spot Training for specific behavioral issues. Juan’s training helps dogs become calm, confident, and well-behaved in everyday environments like parks, stores, and neighborhoods. Clients report dramatic improvements, including success with service dog preparation and multi-dog household harmony.

Juan holds professional diplomas in Advanced Dog Obedience, K-9 Protection & Agility, Search & Rescue, and Pet Behavior Therapy, and has earned AKC and UKC titles including CGC and CD. He is known for his patience, hands-on approach, and ability to adapt training to each dog’s unique needs, including uncommon breeds like Gordon Setters and Llewellin Setters.

Accomplishments

Juan Barrera has over 30 years of dog training experience since 1990. He holds diplomas in Advanced Dog Obedience, K-9 Protection & Agility, Bomb & Drug Detection, Search & Rescue, and Pet Behavior Therapy. He has earned AKC titles including Canine Good Citizen (CGC) and Companion Dog (CD), as well as UKC titles. He has successfully trained dogs for service work, including psychiatric service dogs, and has helped rescue dogs with severe behavioral issues become well-adjusted family pets.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients can contact Juan directly via phone or email to request more information. A free initial consultation is offered, and training begins with an assessment of the dog’s behavior and the owner’s goals, followed by a customized plan that may include in-home or group sessions.