Top Dog K9 Training, LLC

Top Dog K9 Training offers several private, one-on-one programs at their headquarters. The initial step is a **CONSULTATION** for $85, where the trainer observes and discusses the dog’s behavior to determine the best training options. Clients are encouraged to provide videos of concerning behaviors.

The **WALKING PROGRAM** (2 sessions, starting at $425 +tax) is designed for dogs with good manners but issues on leash, teaching proper leash and training collar protocols to stop pulling, barking, and poor behavior. The **PUPPY PREP. PRIMER** (3 sessions, $495) is for puppies up to 3 months, beginning before the puppy comes home to help establish proper household management, including introductions to collar and leash, crate training, waiting for food, proper play, mouthing, jumping, and general household management.

The **PUPPY TO ADULT TRAINING** (starting at $1695, minimum age 2 months) is their most popular program, combining Puppy and Basic programs to guide pups through all developmental stages, teaching basics, acceptable behaviors, confidence building, and trust exercises, with unlimited support. The **ADULT BASIC TRAINING** (starting at $1495) aims to create a calm, well-mannered family dog, covering commands like walking on leash, place, crate use, sit/stay, down/stay, and recall, while addressing issues like jumping, mouthing, and counter surfing, also with unlimited support.

For both Puppy to Adult and Adult Basic Training, an **E-COLLAR** add-on (Mini Educator) is available for $400. The **INTENSIVE TRAINING** (starting at $1995) is a specialized program for dogs with more serious behavioral issues, providing focused, highly structured one-on-one training. Human aggressive dogs are not accepted for this program, and E-Collar training is available with E-Collar Technologies products, with pricing dependent on the model. E-Collar training is also available as a standalone add-on to other programs, enabling off-leash control.

Pricing Summary

A consultation costs $85 for 1 hour. The Walking Program is priced starting at $425.00 plus tax for 2 sessions. The Puppy Prep. Primer is $495.00 for 3 sessions.

The Puppy to Adult Training program starts at $1695.00 and includes unlimited support. The Adult Basic Training program starts at $1495.00 and also includes unlimited support. For both Puppy to Adult and Adult Basic Training, an E-Collar add-on (Mini Educator) is available for an additional $400.00.

Intensive Training starts at $1995.00 and up, with E-Collar training available at a price dependent on the model chosen. All fees for all programs are due and payable in advance of the first training session, and taxes are not included.

Policies

All fees for all programs are due and payable in advance of the first training session. Taxes are not included.

Top Dog K9 Training, LLC is a dog training business located in Rhode Island, specializing in Family Dog Training. The owner and trainer, Audrey Bartolomeo, founded the business after successfully transforming her own dog, Tucker, who was deemed a “lost cause” due to severe behavioral issues. Audrey’s philosophy centers on a “Balanced Training approach” and the principle that “Nothing in life is free,” aiming to enhance the relationship between dog owners and their pets.

The business works with all breeds and ages, addressing a wide range of problems from puppies needing foundational guidance to large, challenging dogs. Training focuses on real-world scenarios, providing a solid foundation for everyday life, and empowering owners with the skills to train and maintain their dog’s progress. Top Dog K9 Training is trusted and referred by many veterinarians in Rhode Island.

Accomplishments

Audrey Bartolomeo is the owner and trainer of Top Dog K9 Training, LLC. Her passion for dog training was ignited by her own dog, Tucker, who was a “fearful, reactive, biting terror” and considered a “lost cause” by other trainers before Audrey’s balanced training approach transformed him.

Audrey continuously pursues excellence in dog training, learning from the best resources available and attending hands-on working seminars with top trainers in the country. She is an active member of the International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP), an American Kennel Club (AKC) Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, and is certified in Canine CPR/First Aid.

How to Get Started!

To begin the training process, clients must first complete and submit an application. Following this, they should visit the scheduling page to select a suitable date and time for their consultation. The final step involves paying for the consultation. If a desired morning session or a specific time is not listed on the calendar, clients are advised to text Audrey at +1-401-368-0522.