Jay has done wonders for my two 4 year old miniature dachshunds! After 5 sessions their aggressive behavior is almost nonexistent, and they are almost completely house trained. My friends and family and I are amazed at their transformation. I highly recommend Jay and his highest rated Top Dog Training without reservation.

Top Dog Training
Great Neck, New York
About Top Dog Training
Top Dog Training is a premier dog training service dedicated to strengthening the bond between dogs and their owners in Nassau County and Queens. Our expert dog trainers provide customized training programs tailored to each dog's unique needs and behavioral challenges, helping them become well-mannered companions. We work with puppies, older dogs, dogs with behavioral issues, and provide psychiatric service dog training. Jay, the owner, has trained over 2,500 dogs and enjoys challenging cases. Using positive reinforcement methods, we offer obedience training, leash training, puppy training, behavior modification, and service dog training. Our goal is to deliver lasting results and provide personalized training for every family.
Training & services
Training goals
- Behavior consultation
- Canine Good Citizen preparation
Program details
We are not only Canine Good Citizen instructors, but also evaluators for the American Kennel Club.
- Crate training
Program details
We provide professional crate training to help puppies and dogs feel safe, calm, and comfortable in their crate. Our in-home training method reduces anxiety, prevents destructive behavior, and builds positive habits for long-term obedience and stress-free living at home.
- House training
Program details
Our intensive dog training program is designed for fast behavior correction and obedience improvement. We focus on structured, daily training sessions that deliver quick results for dogs with behavioral challenges or advanced training needs.
- Leash training
Program details
We correct leash pulling issues using proven training techniques that teach dogs calm walking behavior. Our in-home sessions focus on control, patience, and communication so your dog learns to walk politely without pulling or becoming overly excited.
We train dogs to walk calmly on a loose leash without pulling or dragging. Our positive reinforcement method helps dogs stay focused, relaxed, and responsive during walks, making daily outings enjoyable and stress-free for both owner and pet.
We correct pulling on leash issues using effective in-home training techniques. Our method teaches dogs calm walking behavior, better focus, and improved control during walks, making outdoor time enjoyable and stress-free.
- Obedience training
Program details
If you want a more obedient dog, or a dog that just knows more tricks, we can offer advanced training.
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We offer in-home dog obedience training focused on commands like sit, stay, come, and heel. Training in a home environment improves consistency, reduces distractions, and helps dogs learn faster while building strong discipline and trust with their owners.
Our puppy obedience training focuses on essential commands and early behavior correction. We help puppies learn sit, stay, come, and leash manners while building discipline and trust through positive in-home training techniques.
We offer private dog obedience training sessions tailored to your dog’s needs. This one-on-one in-home training helps improve commands, discipline, and behavior through focused attention and customized training plans.
- Puppy training
Program details
We offer expert in-home dog and puppy training programs focused on obedience, behavior correction, and socialization. Our personalized training helps dogs of all ages learn good manners, build confidence, and develop a strong bond with their owners using positive reinforcement techniques.
We specialize in in-home puppy training that helps young dogs learn in a comfortable environment. This method improves learning speed, reduces stress, and builds strong foundations for obedience, behavior, and social skills.
We provide specialized puppy dog training programs focusing on early obedience, potty training, and behavior development. Our in-home approach ensures puppies learn in a stress-free environment with faster and better results.
We offer structured puppy training programs focused on early obedience, behavior development, and socialization. Our in-home training helps puppies learn faster in a familiar environment with consistent guidance.
- Socialization
Behavior support
- Aggression training
- Barking
- Counter surfing
Program details
We provide in-home dog training to stop counter surfing behavior where dogs jump on counters or tables to steal food. Our training builds impulse control, obedience, and boundaries using positive reinforcement, helping dogs develop discipline and better manners at home.
- Fear and confidence
How training happens
- In-home training
Program details
We offer private in-home dog training lessons tailored to your dog’s specific behavior and learning needs. These one-on-one sessions provide focused attention, faster results, and personalized strategies for obedience and behavior improvement.
We offer professional in-home dog training services designed to improve obedience and behavior directly in your home. This method ensures real-life learning, better control, and faster behavior correction in familiar surroundings.
- Private training
Program details
Our private lesson programs are designed for individualized dog training at home. Each session focuses on obedience, behavior correction, and real-life situations to ensure your dog learns effectively and becomes well-behaved in daily environments.
Our private dog training classes provide personalized instruction in obedience and behavior correction. Each session is designed to improve communication, discipline, and real-life behavior skills for better control and understanding.
Dog age
- Adult dogs
- Puppies
Program details
We help new puppy owners start with proper training from day one. Our programs focus on potty training, crate training, socialization, and basic obedience to ensure your puppy grows into a well-behaved, confident, and balanced adult dog.
We provide puppy visit training sessions to support early development and behavior shaping. These visits help with socialization, potty training, and basic commands, ensuring your puppy grows into a confident and well-mannered dog.
We train puppies to feel safe and comfortable in their crate through positive reinforcement techniques. Our crate training helps reduce anxiety, prevents destructive behavior, and builds healthy daily routines.
- Senior dogs
Training level
- Advanced obedience
- Advanced training
Program details
Advanced Obedience (Must have completed Intermediate First) Sit, Down & Stay under distraction on a long lead Formal Recall and Return to Heel under distraction on a long lead Heeling under distraction On-Lead Drilling 15 to 20 commands to near-perfection
- Beginner training
Program details
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Support between sessions
- Personalized training plans
Assistance and working dogs
- Psychiatric service dog training
- Service dog training
Program details
We provide structured training programs to prepare dogs for service dog certification. Our training focuses on obedience, discipline, and specialized tasks to ensure dogs meet the behavioral standards required for service roles.
Training approach
- Positive reinforcement
Program details
Our positive reinforcement training rewards good behavior to encourage long-term obedience and discipline. This humane method builds confidence, reduces stress, and helps dogs learn commands effectively while strengthening the relationship with their owners.
Other listed services
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- Dog training
Program details
We speak dog! And just as important, we love dogs. Top Dog Training provides personalized training for any dog, any age, any problem. We are training and behavioral specialists, providing basic and advanced dog training through positive reinforcement.
- Basic Commands
Program details
https://topdogtrainingny.com/services/dog-obedience-training/
- Dog Barks
Program details
We help stop excessive barking with effective behavior training techniques. Our in-home dog training addresses the root cause of barking, reduces stress, and teaches calm behavior so your dog becomes more obedient, balanced, and easier to manage in daily life situations.
- Dog Behavioral
Program details
Our dog behavioral training focuses on correcting aggression, anxiety, and unwanted habits. We use positive reinforcement methods to improve behavior, build trust, and create a well-balanced, obedient dog that responds calmly in home and outdoor environments.
- Dog Training School
Program details
Our dog training school offers structured programs for obedience, behavior correction, and puppy development. We provide professional guidance using proven methods to ensure dogs learn commands, improve discipline, and become well-mannered companions.
- Dog Whisperer
Program details
We specialize in understanding dog psychology and behavior, often referred to as dog whispering. Our approach helps solve behavioral issues, build communication between dog and owner, and create calm, obedient, and well-trained pets through patient in-home training.
- Home School
Program details
We provide home-based dog training programs where dogs learn obedience and behavior skills in their natural environment. This method reduces stress, improves learning speed, and helps dogs develop real-life discipline with personalized attention from a professional trainer.
- In House Dog Trainer
Program details
Our in-house dog training service brings professional trainers directly to your home. This personalized approach helps correct behavior issues, teach obedience, and build better communication between dog and owner in a familiar environment for faster results.
- Personalized Training
Program details
We offer personalized dog training programs tailored to each dog’s behavior, age, and needs. This customized approach ensures faster results, better understanding, and long-term obedience through focused in-home training sessions designed for your specific goals.
- Pet Visit
Program details
We provide professional pet visit training sessions to help reinforce good behavior, basic obedience, and care routines. These visits are ideal for busy owners who want consistent training support and improved behavior for their dogs at home.
- Positive Dog Training
Program details
We use positive dog training methods that focus on rewards, encouragement, and trust-building. This approach improves behavior without fear or punishment, helping dogs learn faster and develop a strong, healthy bond with their owners.
- Potty Trained
Program details
We help dogs become fully potty trained using structured in-home training techniques. Our method teaches routine, consistency, and proper habits so your dog learns where and when to go, reducing accidents and improving household cleanliness.
- Training Programs
Program details
Our training programs are designed to improve obedience, behavior, and communication between dogs and owners. We offer customized solutions for puppies and adult dogs using positive reinforcement and in-home training methods.
- Canine Academy
Program details
Our canine academy offers professional dog training programs for obedience, behavior correction, and socialization. We focus on building discipline, confidence, and strong communication skills to develop well-trained and well-behaved dogs.
- Intensive Training
Program details
Our intensive dog training program is designed for fast behavior correction and obedience improvement. We focus on structured, daily training sessions that deliver quick results for dogs with behavioral challenges or advanced training needs.
- Teaching Your Dog
Program details
We provide professional guidance in teaching your dog basic obedience and behavior skills. Our in-home training approach ensures dogs learn commands effectively while improving communication and trust with their owners.
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Customer reviews
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- Puppy training 89
- Knowledgeable trainer 38
- Positive reinforcement 25
- Patient trainer 22
- Leash training 20
- Obedience commands 18
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- Punctuality 18
- Calm demeanor 16
- Kind trainer 15
- Dog whisperer 8
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Jay is the best! Very knowledgeable, patient, and caring with our Bernedoodle puppy.
Jay was so helpful in getting Greg up to speed on important puppy training milestones. Greg has become so confident in his tricks, walks well on a leash, knows how to come, lay down, drop it, etc. all thanks to Jay. It was so convenient being able to train at our house, and we are better dog parents knowing how to be able to motivate Greg to follow important commands. 10/10 recommend.
If you’re looking for a dog trainer, stop right here!😏 I’m gonna tell you why! Jay is a great trainer, he’s very professional, knows a lot about dogs ans LOVES dogs and what he does, which is really important for this type of profession🐾 he reaches me a lot about communication …Read full reviewClose full review
If you’re looking for a dog trainer, stop right here!😏 I’m gonna tell you why! Jay is a great trainer, he’s very professional, knows a lot about dogs ans LOVES dogs and what he does, which is really important for this type of profession🐾 he reaches me a lot about communication with my dog, I had an 11 weeks old toy poodle with a train of energy, separation anxiety (he would literally scream like a siren when I was leaving😃), he was not doing so good with potty training, chewing on everything including my face and hands. I didn’t know what to do🥲 and I found Jay. 5 weeks later I have a calm, brave, confident puppy who listens to me and knows what he’s supposed and not supposed to do, potty and crate trained and also we bonded very strongly and nicely☺️ He still is a puppy and it’s a way to go but the base he has and the knowledge I got from Jay is gonna lead us to a happy and stress free life for both of us. Thank you, Jay! God bless
Jay has been amazing working with my new puppy and me. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for some behavioral and basic training for your dog.
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