AMAZING!
After having several friends and family members send their dogs to board and train with the Topline team, we were beyond excited to enroll our 1-year-old Rottweiler-German Shepherd, Guru.
From the start, we had heard such incredible things about Ilya and his wife - their deep knowledge, top-tier expertise, and genuine love for dogs. They don't just train dogs; they truly understand them. They have a pack of their own that they clearly adore, and knowing Guru would be learning alongside their dogs was a huge draw for us. Add in the videos we'd seen of their beautiful property - which truly feels like a camp for dogs - and we knew Guru would not only receive exceptional training, but also be deeply loved, cared for, and given the space to thrive. They also specialize in Rottweilers, and learning that Ilya has traveled to and lived in Germany to work with top trainers there was incredibly reassuring and a major deciding factor for us.
Guru is a beautiful, deeply loving pup, but as soon to be first-time parents with a baby on the way, we wanted to make sure she had strong foundations in place. At 80-85 pounds already, we needed help with her jumping, recall, and overall obedience so we could fully trust her around the house and as our family grows.
Throughout her three weeks with Topline, the team was amazing - sending regular photo and video updates, answering every question, and making it so clear how bonded they all became. Being away from Guru was hard, but seeing how happy she was made it so much easier. It was obvious she was having the time of her life.
What truly sets Topline apart is how knowledgeable and thoughtful they are in educating the owners as well. They explained everything we needed to do to continue the work with Guru in such a clear, articulate, and digestible way. Because of that, we've had so much success with her at home post-training, which has been incredibly rewarding and confidence-building.
When we got her back, we were blown away. She felt more grown-up, noticeably calmer, and significantly more responsive to commands. The trust we felt with her grew immediately. Before training, we were still crate-training, but now she has the freedom to move around the house, sleeps on the floor in our room, and is even welcome up on our bed.
We are endlessly grateful to the Topline team for the care, structure, and love they gave Guru. This experience exceeded our expectations in every way, and we would recommend them without hesitation to anyone looking for exceptional training in a truly special environment. We'll be bringing Guru back this summer while we travel for sure! read more