Welcome!
What We Offer
Top Dog Academy specialises in obedience training and behavioural modification for all types of canines - from puppies to mature dogs. Up-to-date dog training techniques are used ensuring your Dog receives fun and positive motivational training using food, toys and games.
We look forward to helping you and your dog to having a great relationship!
Puppy Preschool
Puppy Obedience is offered to all puppies from 8 weeks to 16 weeks old in face to face groups with a maximum of 10 handlers/ dogs per class.
Dog Obedience
For dogs 16 weeks + and is conducted in face to face groups situation with a maximum of 10 handlers/dogs per class.
Online Training
Puppy obedience, group obedience and private training is offered online via Zoom. So no matter where you are in the world we can help.
Training Trips
An intense one hour 1:1 training trip with your dog/ puppy working on your specific training requirements
Walking and Socialising
One hour session including walking and training. PLUS enjoy a coffee at the end to help with cafe etiquette. A great way to meet like-minded dog owners.
Private Training
Addressing specific problematic behaviours and providing a comprehensive training or behaviour modification program to meet your needs.
Stay, Play and Train
This is an overnight care & training service, where dogs are trained and cared for at Top Dog Academy HQ
Why PeopleChoose Us
Nationally Accredited
Rhonda is Nationally accredited trainer with a certificate 111 in Dog training and behaviour.
Experienced
Top Dog Academy has been helping dogs and owners on the Tweed Coast for over 13 years.
Professional
Up to date training methods acquired from the Government recognised National Dog Training Federation (NDTF) where Rhonda trained with world-renowned Steve Austin.
5 Star Reviews
Check out what past clients have said about Top Dog Academy.
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Testimonials
My puppy Reggie recently trained with Top Dog Academy puppy training and I could not recommend it more. I found Rhonda to be very knowledgeable and she really cared that you got the most out of the training. Very interactive with each puppy and always made it fun.
Rob Yette
We have just completed the puppy preschool program a combination of on-line via zoom and one session face to face. The information provided by Rhonda is invaluable and has helped us manage and understand our puppies behaviour. We will definitely be continuing our training with Rhonda by participating in her obedience classes and would highly recommend her services
Cassandra Evans
Excellent communication skills which Rhonda easily adapts to suit the understanding of her "Captains". The difference in confidence in our "lock-down" puppy was quite frankly extraordinary after only 6 weekly lessons. So much so, that we will be continuing with Rhonda for the foreseeable future to discover the wonder of my lovely dog within the limitations of my ability 🙂 Tks Rhonda, we love you xxx
Tracey Parker
We have just completed Rhonda’s 6 week Basic Obedience course with our two middle-aged Ridgebacks. It has made a world of difference to both of them and us! Rhonda is a fully qualified teacher with lots of experience and we highly recommend her for all levels of fun and positive training. Thanks Rhonda, we are looking forward to continuing on with your socialisation walks.
Lee-Anne Beurich