Top Dog Training and Resort listing logo

Top Dog Training and Resort

Hillsborough, North Carolina

4.7/5· 266 Google reviews

About Top Dog Training and Resort

Welcome to Top Dog Training and Resort, your premier destination for dog care, training, and relaxation in the Triangle area! We are a family-owned facility offering a full range of services, including doggy day care, professional training, luxurious boarding, and expert grooming. Whether you're in need of structured training, a cozy place for your dog to stay, or a stress-free grooming experience, Top Dog has you covered. Our exclusive Doggy Day School provides a dynamic and engaging environment Monday through Friday, where your canine companion will participate in structured activities designed to improve their behavior and skills.

Training & services

Training goals

  • Behavior consultation
  • Crate training
  • House training
  • Leash training
  • Obedience training
  • Socialization

Behavior support

  • Fear and confidence
  • Reactivity training

How training happens

  • Board and train
  • Group classes
  • Private training

Dog age

  • Puppies

Training level

  • Beginner training Customer-reported

Support between sessions

  • Progress reports Customer-reported

Assistance and working dogs

  • Police K9 training

Dog sports

  • Agility

Additional services

  • Boarding
  • Daycare
  • Grooming

Other listed services

View 28 additional details
  • Anal Gland Expression
  • Board Training
  • Brush Out
  • Comprehensive Pet Training
  • Day School Program
  • Day School Training
  • Dog Day School
  • Dog Fitness
  • Dog Groomers
  • Dog Leashes
  • Dog Training Program
  • Doggy Day School
  • Drop Off
  • Ear Cleaning
  • Heartworm Prevention
  • Home Dog Training
  • Leash Course
  • Nail Clipping
  • Nail Trimming
  • Overnight Dog Care
  • Personal Trainer
  • Pet Safe
  • Shuttle Service
  • Spa Day
  • Supervised Play
  • Trainers Training
  • Training Plans
  • Week Course

Confirm current programs and availability directly.

Questions & answers

From Google

What people have asked about this business.

My sincere gratitude for The Team at Top Dog Training & Day Care for your wonderful support and guidance with our dear pooch, Harpo Houdini. We appreciate the consistent feedback as well. We know he is in Good Hands. Thanks. Mary Sue & Arthur

I didn't get the job with them when I interviewed. I'm glad i didn't I heard a lot of bad things about that place.

Community answer · Mariah Phillips · 2018-09-21

I have only interviewed with them, I did not get the job but I can honestly say nothing but good things about them. Thanks, Jeremy Gates

Community answer · Jeremy Gates · 2018-09-21

Question on Google

Public community answers. Authors are not verified as business representatives; details may have changed.

Customer reviews

Google listing
4.7
out of 5266 Google reviews

Mentioned in reviews

  • Day school 36
  • Dog daycare 27
  • Grooming 26
  • Report cards 24
  • Daily videos 7
  • Leash walks 4
All 10 topics
  • Friendly employees 3
  • Boot camp 2
  • Dog grouping 2
  • Kind trainers 2

Google review topics, not confirmed services.

100 collected reviews

Text reviews first · newest first
Michele McKinney
5/5
I am very happy with Top Dog. My whippet was in training for a month. I am now very happy with his new demeanor, paying attention to me and the commands! He was not only well taken care of but when a couple of minor health concerns developed they immediately contacted me to disc…Read full reviewClose full review

I am very happy with Top Dog. My whippet was in training for a month. I am now very happy with his new demeanor, paying attention to me and the commands! He was not only well taken care of but when a couple of minor health concerns developed they immediately contacted me to discuss. The staff appeared very intelligent and handled the pets with care. Receiving a daily video of my dog in training was well appreciated since we were out of the country for 2 weeks. Being a recently retired veterinarian that owned a local hospital with boarding, I could appreciate the quality of this facility. Thank you Top Dog!!

Eileen Andrews
5/5

My dog loves going to Top Dog! He needs to go out by himself and the trainers give him the one on one time. I love that I can see pictures on Facebook each time he is there to see how much fun he is having! Great customer service and the trainers are very caring! My dog gets so excited when he knows we are getting close to the resort. Thank you to everyone there who cares for my dog!

Tiana Yadao
1/5
If I could give this place negative stars, I would. Top Dog completely failed in their duty of care for my dogs during their stay from December 19 to December 26, 2024. This experience was nothing short of traumatic for both my pets and me. First, I discovered through Top Dog’s …Read full reviewClose full review

If I could give this place negative stars, I would. Top Dog completely failed in their duty of care for my dogs during their stay from December 19 to December 26, 2024. This experience was nothing short of traumatic for both my pets and me. First, I discovered through Top Dog’s Facebook page—FOUR DAYS after the fact—that my dog had a huge gash on her forehead. This injury reportedly happened the first night, December 19, but no one informed me. Seeing my dog’s injury online without any prior notice was heartbreaking and enraging. When I called to ask, I was told it was due to an altercation between my dogs. Second, I had specifically asked if my dogs could be boarded separately because my younger dog suffers from high anxiety around other dogs. I was told this wasn’t an option because of the high holiday volume. I reluctantly agreed to have them boarded together, as they live and sleep together peacefully at home. Later, I found out that my dogs were separated without my knowledge, and then they blamed the injury on a fight between them—something I find incredibly hard to believe given their history. When I demanded to see camera footage to verify this alleged altercation, they claimed they couldn’t provide it. This only added to my suspicions and deepened my distress. To make matters worse, I wasn’t informed until December 23 that my older dog had stopped eating for two days. This is critical information that should have been communicated immediately, not days later. When I called Top Dog on December 23 after seeing the Facebook photos, the receptionist apologized, and I was told the manager would speak with me. The manager admitted they “dropped the ball” but said the owner could only be contacted through email. I requested compensation for this nightmare of an experience, but the owner refused. I was so worried about my dogs’ safety that I cut my holiday trip short and flew back early, missing time with my family, just to get them out of there. This place caused me and my dogs unnecessary stress, heartbreak, and anxiety. If your pets are part of your family like mine are, do not trust them with Top Dog. I will never return, and I hope no one else has to endure this kind of neglect.

Connie Grahn
5/5

Chloe enjoyed her time with all of you on Monday! Top Dog took Chloe all day today even when I just called this morning. Jayson came to pick her up! Thank you! Connie

Margie Satinsky
5/5

My little Sammy, a toy poodle, has the most wonderful time at Top dog when he boards. I can't say enough good things about the wonderful care and attention that he receives. He has fun, is well cared for, and probably wishes I would leave town more often. Now that Top Dog offers free pick up and drop off, I will definitely send him to Top Dog for the day in addition to overnight stays.

Original customer experiences from the collected Google data. Ratings without comments follow written reviews.

Explore nearby & related training