Topline K9 Solutions

Topline K9 Solutions offers a three-level group class system: Level 1 (Foundation) includes Preschool Puppies, Home Manners, and Leash Manners; Level 2 (Advanced) includes Public Manners, Come When Called, and AKC CGC preparation; Level 3 (Fun) includes Urban Agility, Nose Work, and Rally-O. Private lessons and overnight board-and-train programs are available for intensive behavior modification. All programs emphasize real-life scenarios, small class sizes (5–8 dogs), and outdoor training. The board-and-train program involves live-in training with a trainer, followed by owner transfer sessions. AKC CGC testing is available by appointment with certified tester Rae McCorkle.

Pricing Summary

Group classes cost $85 for 3 consecutive weeks (Home Manners, Leash Manners, Public Manners). Come When Called class is $57 for 2 weeks. AKC CGC Workshop is $25, and CGC Testing is $20. Urban Agility is a one-day class at $35. Overnight board-and-train programs are priced at $3,000 for two weeks. No refunds or class credits are offered due to small class sizes.

Policies

No refunds or class credits are offered due to small class sizes (5–8 dogs). Make-up classes are not available. Clients must attend all scheduled sessions or arrange for a family member/friend to attend in their place. Weather-related cancellations may result in rescheduling to the next day or an indoor location. Board-and-train programs require full payment upfront and do not include ongoing post-program support beyond initial transfer sessions.

Topline K9 Solutions is a dog training business serving the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area with over 40 years of combined experience. They offer group classes, private lessons, and overnight board-and-train programs designed to help dog owners achieve a calm, well-mannered dog that listens at home and in public. Their training methods emphasize trust, respect, and positive leadership without the use of shock or static collars. They provide structured programs from puppy preschool to advanced obedience and AKC Canine Good Citizen preparation, with ongoing support through Facebook groups and follow-up classes. They also offer specialized training in leash manners, home manners, recall, public manners, urban agility, nose work, and rally-o. Their board-and-train program includes in-home training with the trainer, not in a kennel, and focuses on transferring skills to the owner for long-term success.

They serve clients in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Apex, Morrisville, Garner, Wake Forest, Cary, Clayton, and Smithfield, with classes held at local venues like Raleigh Community Animal Hospital, Unleashed Pet Store, and Anderson Point Park. Their team includes Sylvie Parbus, Joel Alexander, Ryan, and Rae McCorkle, who are experienced in behavior modification and obedience training.

Additional services include AKC CGC testing, puppy socialization, and behavior-focused training for reactivity, jumping, barking, and leash pulling. They do not offer grooming, boarding, daycare, or pet walking as standalone services, but their overnight stays are part of their training program. They prioritize small class sizes and require attendance for all sessions due to limited capacity.

Accomplishments

Over 40 years of combined dog training experience. 5-star rated on Google. Offer AKC Canine Good Citizen certification preparation and testing. Trainers have successfully trained dogs in behavior modification, obedience, and public manners with high client satisfaction.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients can contact Topline K9 Solutions via phone or email to discuss their dog’s needs and determine the appropriate program. They can register for group classes or private lessons through online forms on the website. For board-and-train programs, clients are encouraged to contact the business directly to schedule an evaluation and discuss goals.