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Our Philosophy

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Building a Lasting Relationship

A quality relationship between a dog and its owner should be the goal of every breeder and trainer. This is true here at Topnotch. We believe that all dogs need boundaries and training. Consistent and patient training should start from the very first day and continue through the dog's lifetime.

Positive reinforcement and lots of praise and love are the foundation for successful training and lasting, rewarding companionship.

We believe this can be achieved in our virtual training classes and look forward to working with you and your dog.

Training Good Canine Habits From the Start

Repetition Builds Success and Consistency Speeds It Up

Our focus is on helping owners through positive reinforcement training techniques ensure that their dogs are well-rounded and well-behaved in any social setting or circumstances. Further, training classes provide instruction that includes rules for each type of event, which assists owners and their dogs to enter competitions with a positive outcome.

A class atmosphere provides camaraderie and support between the students and their dogs. This sense of sportsmanship ensures that everyone has a positive experience.

Topnotch Training offers training classes in four-week sessions throughout the year in Puppy Life Skills, Obedience, and Rally. Each venue offers beginning to advanced levels. As owners and their dogs master a skill set, they can advance to the next level.

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OUR BRAND | excellence and honor

Why is OTCH Capped in Our Logo?

We often get asked and appreciate the opportunity to provide some background on our logo and brand.

Obedience Trial Champion (OTCH) title is often referred to as the “Ph.D.” for dogs and is the highest obedience honor a dog can receive. To compete in the AKC National Obedience Championship, dogs must be the top OTCH and OTCH-pointed dogs in their breed. In 2018, there were 118,316 entries in AKC obedience trials, and only 69 OTCH titles earned. You can find more information at AKC.org.

When our logo was developed many years ago, it was stylized to emphasize OTCH, representing a pinnacle of achievement and a distinctive characteristic in a crowded market segment.

Topnotch Training has been producing happy working dogs with satisfied owners for over 30 years. Virtually located in Manteca, California, our training begins with Puppy Life Skills teaching good habits from the start and continues through all levels of Obedience and Rally.