Are you Struggling with how to properly train your dog?
If you can’t control your dog’s behavior it can be frustrating and overwhelming. At Tip Top K9, we specialize in turning chaos into calm with our expert training programs.
- Have you watched 50 YouTube dog training videos?
- Are you dealing with jumping, biting, or barking?
- Thinking about buying a course from an online "guru"?
If any of this sounds familiar, we encourage you to check out this dog training page and schedule your first lesson for just $1.00.Â
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Potty Training
Jumping on Guests
Mouthing, Biting, and Nipping
Leash Pulling
Digging and Nuisance Barking
Ignoring "Come" Command
In just a few Weeks our trainers can solve your issues
Dealing with jumping, biting, and leash pulling can be incredibly frustrating. Training with Tip Top K9 eliminates these pains, ensuring your dog listens and responds to commands, making life easier and more enjoyable.
PROVEN METHODS AND EXPERIENCED TRAINERS
Why Choose Tip Top K9?
Balanced Training
Our balanced approach focuses on teaching attention through a conditioned response ensuring your dog listens and obeys every time.
Custom Approach
We tailor our training plans to your dog’s age, breed, and specific behavior issues. This strategy addresses your dog’s unique needs.
Experienced Trainers
Our trainers are passionate dog lovers with years of experience dedicated to achieving a happy, obedient, and well-mannered dog.
Transform your dog's behavior
Experience the Benefits of Dog Training
Our trainers address common issues like potty training, jumping, mouthing, leash pulling, digging, and more, ensuring your dog listens 100% of the time.
Better Communication
Understand and respond to your dog’s needs.
Improved Manners
Eliminate jumping, biting, and nuisance behaviors.
Safer Walks
Enjoy stress-free walks without pulling or bolting.
Reliable Obedience
Ensure your dog listens to commands consistently.
positive vs negative reinforcement
Training Methods: Which one is right?
Many trainers use positive reinforcement with treats or negative reinforcement with corrections. Both have pros and cons but often rely too heavily on one method. At Tip Top K9, we combine both, focusing on attention and conditioned responses for reliable obedience.
Positive Reinforcement
Rewarding good behavior.
Most dog trainers use some sort of positive or negative reinforcement. If the dog does good it is rewarded, if it does bad it is punished.
Positive reinforcement uses treats or praise to reward good behavior, making training fun and effective. However, dogs can become too dependent on treats and may stop listening if no reward is given.
While treat training can be effective indoors, it often fails outdoors where distractions are greater. Dogs can struggle to focus on treats when faced with enticing distractions.
If a dog isn’t motivated by treats, some trainers may suggest fasting the dog for a day or two to increase its food drive, which is not a positive or humane approach to training.
While it’s a great method, positive reinforcement has some drawbacks that need careful handling.
Drawbacks of Positive Reinforcement
Timing is crucial; if you reward too late, you might reinforce the wrong behavior.
Higher rewards (like a squirrel) or other real-life situations can override treat motivation.
Inconsistent rewards from family members or others can confuse your dog.
Some breeds get full too quickly on treats or are not food-motivated which makes them less likely to obey.
Negative Reinforcement
Correcting undesired behavior.
Negative reinforcement in dog training involves correcting undesirable behavior immediately, which can be effective in teaching some dogs and managing certain behaviors.
This method can work well for strong-willed breeds and helps owners establish clear boundaries. However, it requires physical strength and consistency, making it unsuitable for children, elderly owners, or gentler handlers.
Additionally, harsh corrections can harm the dog’s attitude towards training, potentially increasing stress and reducing their enjoyment.
In some cases, negative reinforcement can also escalate aggression, making the dog more reactive.
While it can be effective, these drawbacks highlight the need for a balanced and mindful approach.
Drawbacks of Negative Reinforcement
Unsuitable for children, elderly owners, or gentler handlers due to the need for physical strength.
Harsh corrections can increase stress and reduce the dog’s enjoyment of training.
Can escalate aggression, making the dog more reactive and potentially dangerous.
Inconsistent application can lead to confusion and further behavioral issues.
Our approach for consistent behavior
The Tip Top Training philosophy
We believe in a balanced approach to dog training that combines the use of a leash, training collar, and verbal commands to teach attention without relying on treats or harsh corrections.
Our philosophy centers on teaching attention through a conditioned response, resulting in a well-behaved, obedient dog that listens every time, providing a stress-free, enjoyable experience for both dog and owner.ensuring your dog obeys every time.
Consistent Obedience
Our training ensures dogs understand and respond to commands every time, reducing frustration for owners.
Balanced Method
By combining positive reinforcement with structured correction, we achieve effective and lasting results.
No Dependency on Treats
Dogs learn to obey without needing treats, making behavior more reliable in various situations.
Reduced Aggression
Our approach avoids harsh corrections, minimizing the risk of increasing aggression and ensuring a positive training experience.
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Experience a Good Dog with Tip Top K9
With over 15 years of experience, we bring America’s highest-rated and most reviewed dog training service to your home.
- Transform Your Dog's BehaviorFix common issues like jumping and leash pulling and enjoy a well-mannered, obedient dog that listens to your commands consistently, enhancing your bond and quality of life.
- Expert Trainers and Proven Methods Our experienced trainers use a balanced, personalized approach tailored for your needs to achieve lasting results for a happier, more enjoyable relationship with your dog.
- Money-Back Guarantee When you train with Tip Top, you get a money-back guarantee and lifetime group class support. We don't stop after a few weeks. At Tip Top, we keep training your dog until we can guarantee good behavior. No matter how long that takes.
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We have trainers across the U.S. who specialize in aggressive dog training. Check out our locations to find an expert near you.