Services
We provide effective, gentle behavior and training solutions. Most of our clients achieve success after one or two sessions. If you prefer an in-home appointment, travel is billed at the hourly appointment rate. We gladly provide references. Call (919) 493-4560 or email for details. Visit us at the Top Notch Dog Blog.
Individual Sessions
Struggling with housetraining, pulling, jumping, or puppy problems? We can help you achieve a dog who is a champ at coming when called, walking nicely on leash, “leave it,” greeting people without jumping, eliminating only outdoors, playing gently and more. Customized to your goals, for puppies and dogs of all ages.
Private session $100/hr
New! Share with Friend or Neighbor $90/hr (you each pay $45)
New Puppy Package
Are you living with a highly adorable, peeing, pooping fuzzball who might be part crocodile? We can help you with clear rules for gentle play, proper socialization, fast housetraining, leash manners, getting along with other pets, basic training (sit, stay, come) and daily activities that will put you in harmony with your puppy. For puppies up to 4 months old.*
New Puppy Package includes ($400):
- One 90 minute in-home session (travel included)
- Two one-hour sessions at Top Notch Dog
- Follow up support
New Dog Package
Teach your dog a new name, how to eliminate on cue, relax quietly when confined, the right way to bond with you, house rules, coming when called, how to play, leash manners and more. For dogs 5 months and older.
New Dog Package includes ($400):
- One 90 minute in-home session (travel included)
- Two one-hour sessions at Top Notch Dog
- Follow-up support
Puppy Social Hour
You bring: your puppy (age 8-16 weeks)*, poop bags and treats. We provide: playmates, professional narration of the action, and a training tip each session. You leave with: new doggie knowledge, a tired pup who has learned about proper play, and maybe even some new dog friends. Meets first Thursday of the month 6-7 pm, limit 10 puppies. Pre-registration required. Call (919) 493-4560 for details.
Each one-hour session $15/puppy
*New veterinary statements on importance of socializing puppies before they’re fully vaccinated: