Topline Canine

Topline Canine offers three main programs: Board and Train (intensive 15-day residential training with included home follow-up visits), Doggie Day Training (daily structured training sessions), and Private In-Home Lessons (one-on-one sessions tailored to the household). All programs include personalized assessments, behavior modification strategies, and ongoing support through follow-up lessons and monthly group drop-in classes. Training is designed to be fun, safe, and psychologically supportive, with techniques adapted to each dog’s unique temperament and needs.

Pricing Summary

Pricing details are not publicly listed; clients are encouraged to contact for a phone consultation to discuss customized packages for board and train, private lessons, and day training programs.

Topline Canine is a dog training business based in Sedona, Arizona, offering personalized obedience training and behavior modification services to help transform the relationship between dogs and their owners. They provide a range of services including private in-home lessons, board and train programs, and day training, all tailored to the individual needs of each dog. Their approach combines positive reinforcement with e-collar training for reliable off-leash behavior, while also incorporating a holistic perspective that includes Reiki healing to support the dog’s psychological well-being. With over 14 years of combined experience among their trainers, they specialize in addressing issues like leash aggression, separation anxiety, reactivity, potty training, and resource guarding. Their trainers are certified professionals with backgrounds in canine psychology and behavior modification, and they emphasize real-life, fun, and safe training environments to ensure lasting results.

They serve Sedona, Flagstaff, Cottonwood, Clarkdale, Village of Oak Creek, Cornville, Prescott, Carefree, North Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, and surrounding areas, offering in-home evaluations with a $50 travel fee. Their training programs include follow-up lessons and monthly group drop-in classes to support continued progress. The business was founded in 2011 and has expanded from North Carolina to California before settling in Sedona in 2019.

Topline Canine stands out by focusing on the emotional and psychological needs of both the dog and the owner, ensuring training is not just about commands but about building trust, communication, and long-term companionship.

Accomplishments

Stephanie Lytle, owner and certified professional dog trainer, graduated top of her class from the Tom Rose School of Dog Training in 2011 and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Zoology with an Animal Science Minor. She has over 14 years of experience in dog training and founded Topline K9 in 2011, expanding to three locations across the U.S. Megan Veugeler, Head Trainer, is a Certified Advanced Canine Training Professional (C.A.C.T.P.) and Certified Canine Training and Behavior Specialist (C.C.T.B.S.) with six years of hands-on experience rehabilitating dogs from humane societies.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients are encouraged to call for a phone consultation or complete the online intake form to begin the process. An in-home evaluation is offered for a $50 travel fee to assess the dog’s needs and customize a training plan.