Top Dog Training Center

Training is offered in 6-week group sessions across multiple levels: Puppy Kindergarten, Basic Manners, Foundation Agility, Novice, Intermediate, Masters, Sequencing, Skills & Drills, Conformation, Rally & Obedience, and Happy Ratters. Classes meet weekly on weekdays and weekends with specific time slots. Private lessons are available for Agility and Conformation. Board and train programs are now offered. All programs emphasize positive reinforcement and progressive skill-building.

Pricing Summary

Group classes are $195 for a 6-week session. Private lessons are $35 per session. Payment accepted via Venmo, Square, cash, or check. Board and train options available upon request.

Policies

Classes require advance payment and registration. Once a class begins, refunds are not offered. Students may contact the center to join a class that has already started. Private lessons must be scheduled and paid in advance. No specific cancellation policy is stated for private lessons or group classes.

Top Dog Training Center is a family-owned and operated facility in Boerne, Texas, dedicated to providing positive, force-free dog training for owners seeking obedience, agility, and specialized sports training. The center offers group classes in Basic & Puppy Training, Agility (Foundation, Novice, Intermediate, Masters, Sequencing, Skills & Drills), Conformation, Rally & Obedience, Happy Ratters (a vermin-hunting sport), and Shed Hunting. Private lessons are available for Agility and Conformation. The facility is indoor, spacious, clean, and equipped with professional obstacles, making it ideal for year-round training and hosting official AKC, UKI, and USDAA trials. The team includes experienced trainers Morgan Hanson, Melinda Invergo, Shelby Fitch, and Rene Fitch, who collectively bring decades of competitive dog sports experience. Happy Ratters is a unique offering, designed for dogs of all confidence levels with a strong emphasis on rat welfare and safe, urban-style scent work. Board and train options are now available. The facility is also a hub for regional dog trials, fostering a strong community of competitors and enthusiasts.

All training is based on operant conditioning and positive reinforcement, avoiding corrections or force. Classes are structured in 6-week sessions at $195 each, with private lessons at $35 per session. Payment is accepted via Venmo, Square, cash, or check. The center serves dog owners across the Texas Hill Country, including San Antonio, Kerrville, and surrounding areas.

Accomplishments

Top Dog Training Center was founded by Rene Fitch-Keif and her daughter Shelby Fitch, who have competed nationally in AKC Agility and Conformation. The facility hosts official AKC, UKI, and USDAA trials and is the first indoor competition venue of its kind in the San Antonio area. The team has bred and trained English Cocker Spaniels and has decades of combined competitive experience.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients should review the current class schedule on the website, select a class, and contact the center via phone or email to apply. Upon acceptance, payment is required to secure a spot. For board and train or private lessons, direct contact is recommended.