Top Dog Idaho Professional Dog Training
Ranked #4 in Nampa and #30 in Idaho
Service area: Nampa, Idaho’s Treasure Valley, Meridian, Boise, Eagle
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Service Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Jumping on People
- Barking Excessively
- Biting / Nipping
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Group Classes
- In-Home
Program Formats
- Sessions Package
- Intensive Program
Types of Dogs
- Herding
- Sporting
- 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:
- ✓ Food Rewards
Top Dog Professional Dog Training offers Basic Obedience Classes that focus on foundational skills like heel, stay, come/recall, attention, controlled walking, sit/down, and stand for examination. These classes also cover socialization and dog/owner communication.
They also provide Spot Training to address specific behavioral problems such as jumping on people, excessive barking, biting, digging, and aggression. The training programs are tailored to each individual dog and owner, recognizing that “one size does not fit all.”
Testimonials
“Juan came to our house which is great as this is the area we live. Juan and I worked with each girl individually, then together for about 10 weeks around our neighborhood, then at Petco and Walmart. Juan’s training techniques were positive, rewarding, and easy to follow. I admire Juan’s calmness and knowledge with different scenarios. Gracie & Haley now enjoy daily walks together passing other dogs without any issues. They sit calmly if my husband and I are talking to people and ignore other dogs. We can take them in stores and know they will be good. We’re calm and they are calm. We are so happy with all Juan taught us – we’re the true students. you can teach an old dog (us) new tricks! Thank you so much, Juan, for helping our country girls become city girls. Plus I know I can call Juan at anytime if an issue comes up – not all trainers do that for you. Love you, my friend!”
– Tana Lingvall
“Juan is great. He trains you how to train your dog. Night and day difference with my dog. After basic training with Juan I am going to be training my dog for psychiatric service since his manners have improved so much. Can’t recommend enough.”
– Athena Poorman
“He is great. He helped me get my dog’s obedience training down in just 5 days. Crash course style. He worked with my boyfriend and I on how to train our Australian shepherd. She is so well behaved now it is great. She knows very well when her leash is on she has work to do and when she is off leash she knows she can goof around although she will still follow commands if given. He gets training done in a way were by the end of it you don’t really need treats for your dog to obey you. He has been very hands on and approchable so we feel very taken care of. I know my doggie is in great hands and I am very excited on moving her up to service dog training with him.”
– Paula Albaladejo
About the Trainer
Top Dog Professional Dog Training provides dog obedience training in Idaho’s Treasure Valley, focusing on laying a proper foundation for a lifetime of learning, respect, and enjoyment. They offer Basic Obedience Classes that teach socialization, dog/owner communication methods, positive reinforcement techniques, and consistency. They use a balanced approach, combining positive reinforcement with properly administered corrections to reward good behavior.
Trainer Juan Barrera has over 30 years of experience and works with all breeds and behavioral issues. They emphasize the importance of daily at-home practice for successful training and believe in creating tailored training programs for each dog and owner, as “one size does not fit all.” They aim for a mutually rewarding lifetime commitment between dog and owner.
Accomplishments
Juan Barrera, the trainer, has over 30 years of dog training experience, starting in 1990. He holds diplomas in professional instruction for Business Management, Advanced Dog Obedience, K-9 Protection & Agility, Bomb & Drug Search & Seizure, Search & Rescue/K-9 Nose work service and therapy work, and Pet Behavior Therapy.
Juan also holds dog titles from the AKC (American Kennel Club) including CGC (Canine Good Citizen Club) and CD (Companion Dog), as well as titles from the UKC (United Kennel Club).
How to Get Started!
Clients can start by requesting more information through the website’s contact form. The business believes in conducting a thorough initial consultation to determine the best training methods for each dog and owner.
Contact Information
Certifications
- Credentialed
Associations
- AKC
- Accredited
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible parking