Top Tier K9 – Huntsville
Service area: Serves Huntsville, Alabama and surrounding areas within Madison County and nearby communities.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Working Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Barking Excessively
- Separation Anxiety
- Biting / Nipping
- Potty Training
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Board and Train
- Private Facility
- Private Lessons
- Video Calls
Program Formats
- Intensive Program
- Ongoing Weekly
Types of Dogs
- Large
- Giant
- Working
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Balanced Training
Equipment:
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Harnesses
- ✓ Flat Collars
- ✓ Martingale Collars
- ✓ Pinch Collars
- ✓ E-Collars
- ✓ Obstacle Courses
Top Tier K9 offers intensive board and train programs lasting 4 weeks, where dogs receive daily training in obedience, behavior modification, and advanced skills. Owners participate in weekly in-person or video-guided sessions to learn how to replicate training at home. Programs include the Foundation Dog® curriculum for working dog preparation and access to virtual reality and AI-supported training tools. Follow-up support and continuing education are available through video subscriptions and certified trainer consultations.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Pricing details are not publicly listed; clients are encouraged to contact directly for customized board and train program quotes based on dog needs and program length.
Testimonials
“I just wanted to take a moment to tell you how deeply grateful we are for everything you’ve done for Lifeline Pet Rescue. Your talent as a K9 trainer truly sits on another level… You don’t just train dogs; you understand them, advocate for them, and give them chances they may have never had without you.”
-Lifeline Pet Rescue
“We did a 4 wk board and stay for my then 5 mo old rottie puppy. She was ‘desensitised’ to various things and leash pulling. By time I walked her she was a breeze… Would def recommend.”
-Client
“My GSD Nora did the 4 week board and train and came home a changed dog that actually respected what I commanded her to do. Ryan and Brynn are great when it comes to communication.”
-Client
About the Trainer
Top Tier K9 – Huntsville is a professional dog training business owned by Army veteran Ryan Greenawalt, offering board and train programs designed to improve obedience, behavior modification, and owner-dog communication. They specialize in a balanced training approach that combines rewards and corrections to effectively teach dogs and empower owners with the skills to maintain training at home. Their unique Foundation Dog® program trains dogs in advanced skills like tracking, scent detection, protection, and advanced obedience, preparing them for working roles. Owners receive weekly video updates and hands-on instruction to ensure consistency and long-term success. The business also offers virtual reality training tools and an AI-powered support system to enhance learning for both dogs and owners.
Top Tier K9 – Huntsville focuses on training both the dog and the owner, emphasizing timing, motivation, and consistency as core training principles. They serve clients in Huntsville, Alabama, and surrounding areas, with a reputation for transforming reactive, fearful, or poorly behaved dogs into well-mannered companions. Their team includes certified trainers and provides ongoing support through video subscriptions, in-person follow-ups, and access to a global network of certified locations.
Accomplishments
Recognized in 2024 as the World’s Greatest Dog Training Company. Founded in 2014, Top Tier K9 has certified over 300 dog trainers worldwide and trained over 1,000 pets and hundreds of working dogs. They developed the proprietary Foundation Dog® program and launched the world’s first Virtual Reality Dog Training Center and AI-powered dog training support system.
How to Get Started!
Prospective clients should contact Ryan Greenawalt directly via phone or the contact form to schedule an initial evaluation. A consultation is required to assess the dog’s needs and determine the appropriate program, followed by enrollment in a board and train package.

Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Certifications
- Credentialed
Associations
- Accredited
Languages
- English
Other Services Offered
- Pet boarding service
- Pet trainer
Location
4317 Spartacus Dr SW, Huntsville, AL 35805Listing Tools for Trainers
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