Topline K9 Solutions

Topline K9 Solutions offers several structured training programs. The **K9 Training School** is a 3-week intensive program where trainers educate dogs in their own homes, focusing on home manners and public manners through field trips to various locations. This program includes two private consults in the owner’s home for skill transfer and regular photo updates.

**Group Classes** are structured into three levels. **Level 1 Foundation** includes the Preschool Puppies Program (for dogs 4 months and younger, covering nipping, housetraining, crating with private lessons and support), Home Manners Group Class (for dogs 4 months and over, focusing on basic obedience like sit/stay, waiting, not jumping, and recall over 4 weeks), and Leash Manners Group Class (for dogs 5 months and over, covering walking without pulling, leadership, and self-control over 3 weeks).

**Level 2 Advanced** requires completion of Level 1 and includes the Public Manners Group Class (2 weeks, focusing on distractions in busy public areas and preparing for the AKC Canine Good Citizen test) and the AKC CGC Test itself. **Level 3 Fun with your Dog** offers specialized activities like Urban Agility (one-day class for physical and mental stimulation), Rally-O Class (4 weeks, promoting teamwork and mental stimulation), and Nose Work (4 weeks, for mental stimulation and confidence building).

**Private Lessons** are available, with details provided upon inquiry via a contact form. **Overnight Stays** are offered as an alternative to boarding or pet sitting. Dogs can stay at a certified trainer’s home (for current clients or referrals, reinforcing current training) or Sylvie herself can stay at the owner’s home (requires a 7-day stay, no aggression, and includes care for other pets and mail/plants).

Pricing Summary

The K9 Training School costs $2750. Overnight stays at the trainer’s home are $70/night per dog, while overnight stays at the owner’s home are $140/night with no dog limit. An additional fee applies for drop-offs or pickups outside 10:00 am and 6:00 pm for trainer’s home overnight stays.

Group class pricing includes: Preschool Puppies Program for $318, Home Manners Group Class for $115 total (4 weeks), Leash Manners Group Class for $85 total (3 weeks), and Public Manners Class for $85 total (2 weeks). The AKC CGC Test costs $20, and Urban Agility is $35 for a one-day class. A 25% non-refundable deposit is required for overnight stays at the owner’s home, which may be refunded if the spot is filled.

Policies

For group classes, refunds or class credits are not issued due to small class sizes. Make-ups are not offered, so clients are advised to ensure attendance for all weeks or have a family member/friend attend. For overnight stays at the trainer’s home, an additional fee is charged for drop-offs or pickups outside 10:00 am and 6:00 pm. Overnight stays at the owner’s home require a minimum 7-day stay and a 25% non-refundable deposit, which may be refunded if the spot is filled. Vaccinations (fecal, distemper/parvo, rabies, and bordetella for trainer’s home; fecal, distemper/parvo, and rabies for owner’s home) are required for overnight stays.

Topline K9 Solutions is a dog training business dedicated to helping dog owners achieve a calm and well-behaved companion. They address a wide range of common dog issues, including leash pulling, reactivity to people or other dogs, jumping, excessive barking, and aggression.

The business offers various training options to suit different needs, such as intensive K9 Training School programs where dogs are trained in the trainer’s home, group classes for different skill levels, private lessons, and unique overnight stay options. Their approach emphasizes real-life results, with K9 Training School including field trips for public manners and two in-home private consults to ensure skills transfer to the owner.

Topline K9 Solutions prides itself on over 40 years of collective experience and a 5-star rating on Google. They explicitly state that they do not use shock/static collars, basing their methods on trust and respect. They offer both one-time and ongoing training solutions.

Accomplishments

Topline K9 Solutions was founded in 2001 by Sylvie Pleasant, who began volunteering at shelters in 1990. The business states it has helped over 8,000 dog owners and rescues. They highlight “Over 40 Years Experience” and are a “5-Star Rated Business on Google.” The team consists of K9 Training Specialists and Behaviorists, with some certified through Animal Behavior College and K9 Solutions Academy.

How to Get Started!

To get started, clients are encouraged to fill out the contact form on the website, which is preferred for effective service, or email the business to learn more about programs. Specific registration forms are available for various group classes and overnight stay options. For private lessons, clients need to fill out a form to receive details.