About TOP DOG TRAINING ACADEMY
Top Dog Training Academy is dedicated to providing quality training for dogs, with over 25 years of experience and a team of 10 certified trainers. They operate from two locations in Metairie and Hammond, offering a variety of services including puppy training, basic on-leash training, advanced off-leash training, private lessons, group classes, board and train programs, emotional support dog training, service dog development, behavior modification, and aggression management. Clients have praised the academy for their effective training methods and the personal attention given to each dog. One reviewer highlighted the transformation of their corgi, who learned to behave well and became much happier after training. Another client expressed satisfaction with the progress made by their Goldendoodle, noting the trainer’s effective communication with regular updates through photos and videos. Additionally, Top Dog excels in handling dogs with aggression issues. One customer shared their experience with their Pitbull, who had previously shown aggressive behavior. The trainer was able to gain control quickly and significantly changed the dog’s behavior in a short period. The owner felt relieved and grateful for the positive changes, allowing them to enjoy outings with their dog without fear of aggression. With a commitment to meeting the specific needs of each dog, Top Dog Training Academy is highly recommended for anyone seeking reliable and effective dog training solutions. They are available for consultations seven days a week, making it easy for pet owners to find the right training for their furry companions.
We rescued our dog Kiki about 8 months ago. She is a Belgian Malinois. We found she was alot to deal with at times as these are very high energy dogs. Mits was recommended so we decided to send her to training for 3 weeks. We just got her back yesterday and wow, she really is a different dog. She learned how to play properly to get some of her energy out and satisfy her prey drive. She has also learned how to be independent and just chill by herself and not have to be under us all of the time. Her recall is so much better! We highly recommend Mits at Top Dog Training. He did a really good job getting Kiki on the right track. We also have Mits for life for any questions or problems that may come up in the future. Thank you Mits for taking such good care of Kiki!
Mits is the ultimate dog whisperer. He is working with me to get my ten month old Boykin Spaniel trained for AKC competition obedience. In our first session there was an increase in the confidence of my dog and his engagement with me. His ability to help me understand and feel confident with progressing forward in our training was simply amazing. I highly recommend him for any training your dog may need. You can’t go wrong if you follow what I have dubbed the Mits Method.
We consider Mits Jani the ultimate dog whisperer. Unlike other dog trainers, he does not use a pre-prescribed method of training. Instead, he spends considerable time in the beginning getting to know both the owners and the dog, observing them in action, understanding their goals, and then coming up with a plan in which the owner and the dog are a “team.” He only takes a very small number of dogs at a time and keeps them at his home (not in a kennel) which made the adjustment much easier when our dog, Maggie, graduated from a three-week course and returned to the home she shares with us. Maggie was our fifth rescue dog. The adoption group estimated Maggie was more than a year old and fully grown at 40 pounds. She has grown more than 15 pounds since and we recently learned from DNA testing the dog was only 6 months old. Maggie seemed sedate at the kennel where we adopted her, but was wild and unruly as soon as we took her home. Despite immediately investing in three weeks of training at a kennel-based facility that used a treat-based reward system, Maggie regressed to previous behaviors within hours of completing the training and arriving back home. A veterinarian friend, who had used Mits to train his own puppy, recommended him – and that has made all the difference. Within days, Maggie was not only a different dog, but one who understood proper behavior and could be trusted to follow instructions. Plus, Mits has checked in with us periodically and offered to always provide guidance if we need him. His fee was approximately the same as the other kennel-based trainer and worth every penny! Thank you, Mits!