Top Dog Training
Service area: Serves Johnson City, TN and surrounding areas within 20 miles.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Barking Excessively
- Biting / Nipping
- Fearfulness
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Group Classes
- In-Home
Program Formats
- Sessions Package
- Ongoing Weekly
Types of Dogs
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- Giant
- Herding
- Sporting
- Working
- Hounds
- Terriers
- Doodles
- Brachycephalic
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
- Senior (8+ years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
Equipment:
- ✓ Clickers
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Harnesses
- ✓ Flat Collars
- ✓ Obstacle Courses
Training includes group classes for socialization and distraction-proofing, and private in-home lessons for targeted behavior correction. Private packages include full access to group classes. Programs cover basic obedience, advanced off-leash commands, article retrieval, and scent trailing. Agility training is upcoming. Training is structured around weekly sessions with progressive skill building.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Private lessons are offered in two packages: 4 weeks of once-weekly private lessons (includes unlimited group classes) and standalone 1-on-1 private lessons. Group classes offer unlimited access. Specific pricing not listed.
Testimonials
Ben’s firm but caring training has been wonderful for my highly reactive dog. My dog used to lunge, growl, bark and whip around on the leash if he even caught sight of a dog 20 ft away. Now I’m able to walk him in Home Depot and the farmer’s market with minimal reactivity!
– Ben
We have taken our Yorkie mix only a few times, but he is learning very rapidly, faster than we are. Ben is a very capable instructor, with easy to follow training. We highly recommend him.
– Client
Ben’s approach to training is very efficient! He was patient and clear about expectations all throughout our training. His guidance and knowledge were extremely helpful! My pup and I are closer than ever and I genuinely believe it would have been much different if we hadn’t started training with Ben, Jordan, and Pike early on!
– Client
About the Trainer
Top Dog Training, led by Ben, Jordan, and Pike, offers professional dog training focused on creating balance, obedience, and respect in the relationship between dogs and their owners. They provide both group classes and private in-home lessons, with private packages including unlimited access to group classes. Training covers basic obedience (Heel, Sit, Down, Stay, Come, Boundary) and advanced skills like off-leash obedience, article retrieval, and scent trailing. They also address common behavioral issues such as leash pulling, barking, aggression, fearfulness, and separation anxiety. Their approach emphasizes positive, humane methods that strengthen the human-dog bond. Agility training is coming soon. Scent trailing is highlighted as especially beneficial for shy or introverted dogs. They train dogs of all ages and sizes, with a focus on real-world application in distracting environments like stores and parks.
The business operates from a facility at 425 West Walnut Street, Johnson City, TN, and offers in-home private lessons. Clients report dramatic improvements in reactivity, obedience, and confidence in their dogs after training with Ben and his team.
They do not offer grooming, boarding, walking, or other pet services beyond training.
Accomplishments
Trainers Ben, Jordan, and Pike have helped clients achieve dramatic improvements in reactive and aggressive dogs, with reviews highlighting them as the best trainers clients have worked with after trying multiple others. Scent trailing and off-leash obedience are standout programs.
How to Get Started!
Client engagement begins by contacting via phone or text to schedule an appointment. No online booking form is available; clients must call or text to arrange a meeting.
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Morning
- Afternoon
Hours
Monday: 9am-5pm
Tuesday: 9am-5pm
Wednesday: 9am-5pm
Thursday: 9am-5pm
Friday: 9am-5pm
Saturday: 9am-5pm
Sunday: Closed
Languages
- English
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible parking
Location
8J6W+J47, Johnson City, TN 37604Listing Tools for Trainers
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