Top Paw K9 Academy

My family has been using Jennifer for the past year with our newest dog, a Catahoula. This was our first introduction to the breed and we thought having a husky we understood high energy, but when Ryker picked my wife at the shelter we were in for a surprise. We first did puppy camp with Jennifer last year, and now we just finished out second board and train at Jennifer's new facility with her group of incredible trainers and an awesome groomer. We did a custom plan this time around and Ryker learned so well while he was there! He has come back a more confident and relaxed dog and we couldn't be happier. I recommend everyone looking for a trainer to check out Top Paw!

We recently welcomed 'Amari' into our family from Top Paw K9 Academy, and the entire adoption process was remarkably smooth. Getting to meet Amari beforehand and allowing our current dog to interact with her was invaluable. Witnessing their immediate connection gave us the assurance that Amari would seamlessly integrate into our household. Jen & Koz from Top Paw K9 Academy were exceptional to work with. They were not only communicative and reliable but also deeply invested in ensuring Amari's well-being. Their insights into Amari's past and guidance on how to provide her with a nurturing environment were invaluable. It was evident that she received excellent training, mastering on-leash skills swiftly and responding eagerly to recall commands, especially when treats were involved. I wholeheartedly recommend Top Paw K9 Academy to anyone in search of puppy training or considering adding a furry companion to their family. They provided Amari with the best possible start in life after what must have been a challenging beginning. Thanks to their expertise and dedication, Amari is now flourishing and has found her forever home with us.

I honestly don't even know where to begin, I don't have words for the gratitude and appreciation I have toward Jennifer and all she has done for me and my dog, Murphy. Murphy recently went to Jennifer for boarding, and Jennifer also worked with her on some behavior modification (leash aggression, barking, fence aggression) post-dog attack and even with just 10 days of working with Jennifer, I'm now able to hang out with Murphy in my back yard without her barking at every little noise she hears, she's paying no attention to the fence and what could be on the other side of it, and she's not staring out the window when we're in the house barking at passers by -- it's an incredible transformation that has honestly made me tear up with gratitude. Beyond just being incredible with dogs, Jennifer is the most patient trainer of all time - she answers all my long-winded texts with thoughtful answers and information, she's kind, and she really cares about your dog and is invested and wants to help you ensure that you have the tools and information you need to continue training at home. She makes herself available as a resource after the training program and I don't of any other trainers who put in the same level of effort. I don't think I could possibly endorse a person / a business more strongly and passionately -- send your dog to Jennifer!! It'll be the best decision you've ever made.

I adopted my pup when she was only a couple months old and from the start she was reactive to pretty much everything that moved. At first she at least got along great with my senior boy dog, but started showing signs of aggression towards him and resource guarding as she got older. It got to the point where I always became nervous when they were in the same room. A couple months ago I reached out to Jennifer for virtual training (I would have loved in person training, but that would’ve meant crossing an ocean) and she has been a godsend! Rehoming either of my dogs was not an option, because I consider both as part of the family. But also, everyone’s safety is of course important. Jennifer came up with a few training plans for my girl dog and would alter the exercises depending on her progression or response. Not going to lie. It takes a lot of dedication and commitment. The exercises themselves are short, but consistency is super important. My senior dog loves plushie toys, but he had been too scared to touch one for months, because of my other pup. Until a couple weeks ago! They both started playing with a plushie together!! And they have been playing together nearly every day since. Jennifer helped me create bonds with both my dogs that enabled my senior dog to trust me and feel safe enough to play and for my younger dog to respect boundaries and trust me as well. We still have a ways to go, but it makes me so happy to see them getting along again. I couldn’t have done it without Jennifer’s help. Thank you!