Top Tier K9

Top Tier K9 begins every program with an in-home evaluation to assess the dog’s behavior and owner goals. Training is delivered through personalized 1-on-1 sessions in the client’s home or targeted environments. Programs include puppy training, leash retraining, behavior modification for reactivity and anxiety, and intensive 30-day board-and-train options. All training emphasizes functional obedience, impulse control, and real-world application. Owners are taught how to maintain progress through consistent communication and leadership techniques.

Pricing Summary

Pricing is customized based on an in-home evaluation. Programs include one-on-one sessions, board-and-train options, and packages tailored to individual dog needs. Specific rates are not listed publicly and are provided after assessment.

Top Tier K9 is a dog training business based in Stockton, CA, specializing in one-on-one, customized training for dogs of all breeds, sizes, and ages. They focus on real-world, distraction-proof obedience that works at home, in public, and around high-level distractions—going beyond basic commands to build lasting behavior and owner confidence. Their services include in-home training, 1-on-1 specialized sessions, puppy training, behavior modification for anxiety and aggression, socialization, and board-and-train programs. They emphasize personalized plans developed after an in-home evaluation, ensuring training is tailored to each dog’s temperament and the owner’s lifestyle. Their approach is compassionate, structured, and focused on building trust and communication between dog and owner, with an emphasis on functional obedience that lasts. They also offer educational blog content on common behavior problems and the benefits of in-home training.

They serve all of San Joaquin and Sacramento Counties, with trainers coming to the client’s home to train in the actual environments where behavior issues occur. Their trainers help owners become confident leaders, teaching them how to communicate clearly and consistently with their dogs. Top Tier K9 avoids cookie-cutter programs and instead delivers customized, results-driven training that transforms both the dog’s behavior and the owner’s relationship with their pet.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients begin by scheduling an in-home evaluation, where the trainer meets the dog, discusses behavior concerns and goals, and creates a customized training plan with accurate pricing. This evaluation is required before starting any program.