Top Tier K9® |Pet, Working Dog and People Training
Home of the Foundation Dog®
The Professional's Choice
Recognized as the World's Greatest Dog Training Company 

Established in 2014, Top Tier K9 has grown to become the premiere dog training company in the world.  No other organization offers the solutions that are available through Top Tier K9.  Recognized in 2024 as the World's Greatest Dog Training Company.

Top Tier K9 has several programs of interest to the public. 

 

Pet training program:  We trains pets in local communities in general communications (command sequence) and basic obedience using a balanced approach to dog training.  That means we use rewards and corrections in the training process.  We also train the owners how to properly maintain the training.  The Top Tier K9 Academy for Dog Trainers provides training and company certifications for people to become pet trainer within their own communities.

Foundation Dog® Training Program:  Trademarked by Top Tier K9, LLC a Foundation Dog® is like a special operations warrior.  Trained on 50 elements that roll up into 4 functions of tracking, scent detection, protection and advanced obedience;  All a Foundation Dog® then needs to be "finished" is a mission requirement and exposure to that specific theater of operations and the pressure associated with the specific job.  
 

Academy for Dog Trainers:  We teach people who love dogs how to train pets and to start their own pet training business.  We have a franchise system to help jump start the pet training businesses and have certified more than 300 pet trainers around the world.  The 2nd level of our Academy is Foundation Dog® trainer and masters programs for finishing Foundation Dogs® as protection dog, service dogs and special security dogs (including military and law enforcement K9).  The Top Tier K9 Academy for Dog Trainers is recognized as one of the top dog trainer schools in the world.

 

Top Tier K9 in the Metaverse:  Top Tier K9 is the first (and only) Dog Trainer School that has integrated programs into the Metaverse.  Users can practice the command sequence with a virtual dog and speed up their learning curve so their real dog is easier to manage and doesn't suffer under the hands of an inexperienced owner, handler or training protocol.

 

Franchising: Top Tier K9 Franchising provides a US based ready made dog training business.  Operating out of your home, small building, large kennel or even attached to your existing boarding/daycare business, owning a Top Tier K9 Franchised dog training business allows you to be the top dog in your own community.

International:  Top Tier K9 International is the organization that manages the licensing and application of the Top Tier K9 Academy for Dog Trainers in non-US jurisdictions.  Helping to ensure that all government-based trainers and handlers are trained and certified in the breeding, training, and deployment of working dogs.  Top Tier K9 International also provides the individual pet trainer and business development system for non-US franchises based on the culture and jurisdictional requirements for training pets and running a business in a non-US jurisdiction.