Dog Training Should Be Fun For Your Dog – AND YOU!
Getting good behavior requires time and consistency. We’re here to help you achieve tip-top behavior while making life with your dog an exciting experience.
Get Tip Top Behavior in Your Dog
We provide dog parents in the Charlotte suburbs with high-quality training to guide you through basic manners, and behavior issues, or prepare you for the world of dog sports.
We know that training a dog takes time and work, but it can also be fun, and we’ll support you in helping you develop a dog you can be proud of!
Are you struggling with…
A Newly Adopted Dog
We can help establish routines, teach household manners, and get you off to the best possible start with your new dog.
Rude Greetings & Basic Manners
Just can’t seem to keep “all four on the floor”? We tackle rude greetings and obsessive jumping to improve your dog’s basic manners and enhance your home and social lives.
Walking Nicely On A Leash
Struggling with leash pulling or reactivity on the leash? We take this common issue head-on and offer effective solutions for pet parents.
Keeping Your Dog Entertained?
Our training and dog sports programs provide mental stimulation to combat boredom and show you how to have fun together!
How It Works
Let's Plan
Start with a 90-minute consultation to identify your specific training needs and determine the best dog training program specialized for your lifestyle!
Let's Train
Flexible and tailored training just for you! Get personalized coaching and a training plan based on your dog’s needs.
Enjoy Your Dog!
Have fun with your dog as they learn invaluable skills for the real world.
Adopting A New Dog
Are you bringing home a new dog or having behavior issues with your adopted dog? We’re ready to ensure you’re off to the best possible start with your new dog.
Create A Plan
We can help establish routines, and teach household manners, and all your needs to make owning a new dog a breeze.
Ease The Transition
Supply shopping lists with items, toys, and supplies to make this new adoption a breeze!
Provide resources and tools to help you on your journey of raising a great dog.
Ongoing Support
Even after you bring home your new dog, our other adult dog training programs help make dog ownership fun for you and your four-legged friend!
Better Behavior
Life with a dog should be rewarding, not stressful. No matter the behavioral issue you are looking to manage, our Better Behavior program is designed to:
Eliminate Resource Guarding
From guarding toys, food, people, and even favorite sleeping spots, we help multi-household dogs live harmoniously.
Solve Reactivity/Aggression
Reactive/aggressive behaviors can lead to scary situations if not addressed appropriately. Let us uncover what is driving your dog’s aggressive behavior and find solutions.
Develop Leash Skills
Does it feel like your dog is walking you? We will help your dog learn loose-leash walking skills even in a world of distractions.
Multi-Dog Household
Dog Sports Readiness – Explore Different Ways To Have Fun With Your Dog!
Agility and dog sports are excellent opportunities to deepen your bond with your dog while getting appropriate exercise and mental stimulation. In this program, you and your dog will learn:
Agility
Learn basic control skills while navigating obstacles with increased difficulty so you and your dog can beat the clock!
Prepare You For Competition Day
One-on-one coaching to cheer you and your dog as you embark on your dog sports journey.
Teamwork
You and your dog will build practical communication skills to work together as a team and grow your bond successfully.
Other Ways To Have Fun With Your Dog!
Offering other activities to have fun with your dog like scent work.
Our Private, Exclusive Programs
Better Behavior - $1,100
- 90-minute initial consult to identify what you and your pup need most.
- Eight training and coaching sessions in your home (50-60 minutes)
- Proprietary educational materials
- Enrichment tool/toy
- Text/email support between sessions and for a year from the initial consult, with phone or in-person visit (additional cost for in-person at a reduced rate)
- Monthly email education/enrichment
Agility & Dog Sports
Agility classes and private lessons available at an air-conditioned training facility near Rock Hill, SC on Mondays and Thursdays, and other times by appointment. If interested in joining my Monday andThursday night classes, please friend me on FB and join my training group, TipTop Training (agility training with Susan Mann). I love teaching beginners, and helping new people get started, as well as helping current competitors fine tune their training and teamwork.
Mini Package - $800
- 90-minute initial consult to identify what you and your pup need most.
- Four training and coaching sessions in your home (50-60 minutes)
- Proprietary educational materials
- Enrichment tool/toy
Board & Train - Prices Vary (Discounts Available)
Learning at home is a great start and can jump-start or accelerate learning, but transferring that learning to YOU is essential. All training is completed at TipTop Training’s home with some exposure to personal pets.
- Available on a limited basis ONLY as an add-on to another program.
- Email updates with video on a weekly or more frequent basis.
- Additional fees for providing the food and extra enrichment may also apply, to be discussed before drop off.