toplinek9services

I adopted Ori from a shelter when he was one year old after he had spent seven months in a crate and endured abuse and neglect. After working with countless trainers—many of whom told me there was no hope or failed to make any progress—I felt completely defeated. Then I met Illya through my law school’s Animal Law Society and a connection with one of the nation’s leading animal defense attorneys. Leaving Ori for three weeks was incredibly difficult. He is my baby and my world. But Illya and Johanna changed our lives. They sent daily photos and videos, showered him with love, helped rehabilitate him, built his confidence around people, and gave him a safe, happy environment where he could swim, play, and thrive. Ori came home a different dog. His confidence has soared, he knows countless commands, walks beautifully in heel position, no longer jumps on me or fears strangers, and responds reliably the first time he is asked. Most importantly, he absolutely adores Illya. Illya showed me that structure, respect, and love are not competing concepts—they can exist together and create incredible results. Thank you, Illya, for helping my kid and for giving us a whole new way to communicate with each other. I could not be happier with Ori’s progress.

As a professional behavioral dog trainer with nearly 20 years in this field, one of the biggest challenges I’ve consistently faced is finding people I would trust to care for my dogs. Not just handle them. Not just manage them. Truly understand them. That ends here. Most trainers are obedience-based. But far fewer truly understand the inner world of dogs—their nervous systems, their drives, their emotional states, and the nuance behind what they’re expressing. I recommend Illya and Johanna at Topline K9 without hesitation. They *get* dogs. And more than that—they understand people. Because the human side of the equation is 90% of any “dog training.” They see the full picture, and they work with both ends of the leash in a way that is thoughtful, structured, and deeply intentional. I have a diverse group of dogs—different temperaments, histories, drives, and needs—and I trust every single one of them in their care. Trust me—that’s not something I say lightly. Once you’re part of the pack, you always are. And if you ever need to skip town, having a place where your dogs aren’t just cared for, but genuinely known… that’s something special. Thank you, Illya and Johanna!

I highly recommend Topline K9 Services. Illya is an amazing trainer, and Johanna provides wonderful support. They did an incredible job training my dog, Jack. I saw a big improvement in his behavior and overall obedience. He loves to board at Topline so he can go hiking and run next to the bike, and his training has made those experiences even more enjoyable. They truly care about the dogs and treat them like their own. Because of that, Topline K9 is the only place I trust to board Jack. I always feel confident that he is safe and well taken care of. I am so grateful for everything they have done for him.

Hi everyone, my name is Alina. I wanted to share my experience with this place. I sent my Rottweiler Reaper, for training for a month and got amazing results. My dog ​​learned to obey my commands, and her behavior improved significantly. This is a wonderful team of people who care for and professionally train dogs; you can absolutely trust them your dog. They have a great area where the dogs are kept, a playground, and training facilities. Ilya treated our dog like his own and shared her progress with us throughout the month, sending videos and photos. It was truly wonderful to see the changes in my dog's behavior. I will happily continue to use this place for my dog's training and boarding, as I can completely trust this place. With gratitude from Reaper Rotte:)

Sending our eight month old Rottweiler puppy, Reaper, to Illya and Johanna at Topline K9 Services has by far been the BEST investment in her so far! They are such great people, and their facility is absolutely perfect for dogs and the amount of personal attention that they give to your dogs they treat them like their own! Reaper was to the point where we couldn’t take her on walks anymore because she would pull too hard and she’s already 100 pounds and she would freak out at any other dog, human, bird, butterfly you name it. After the Boot Camp, reaper is a completely different dog in every way for the better! Taking her on walks is a pleasure now and she listens so much better, her behavior around the house is improved, it’s night and day! If anyone is considering which way to go with training, I highly recommend doing Topline K9 for your dog! Thanks guys!