Located in Carver County, Top Dog Country Club was founded 25 years ago, creating the first-ever vacation club for dogs and forever changing an industry. Built on the idea of extending top-tier hospitality to both dogs and their owners, Top Dog’s ‘club med’ style vacation ensures your pets receive the best of the best, helping you rest easy when you travel, knowing your best friend is in the best of hands and enjoying their own five-star all-inclusive vacation with a heated swimming pool, “Yappy Hour” with fresh-baked biscuits, bedtime stories, and so much more.
“Top Dog Country Club stands out because we provide excellence in every service offered. We take a custom approach to our care for each dog,” says Jean Stelten Beuning, owner of Top Dog Country Club. “We have the staffing levels (one staff for every 8-12 dogs), and an all-adult staff to offer what no other facility can. Dogs not only enjoy 5-6 hours of adult-supervised group play daily, but they also receive 5-6 hours of social training as we work with them, actively teaching them good social skills. We provide dog owners peace of mind when they travel, knowing their dogs are safe, happy, and having the vacation of their lives.”
Top Dog is once again offering professional training services alongside their doggy daycare, boarding, transportation, and spa services. Top Dog has received international recognition, but the best praise for their training program is from pet owners and their dogs. “A well-trained dog is happier and more confident, which leads to happy owners,” says Jean. “Training helps the dog to learn what is expected and teaches the owner to provide consistent expectations, leading to a happy home.”
Top Dog’s professional trainer, Kayla, has over 15 years of hands-on experience working in dog training. “The approach is a customized plan, clear communication, patience, and positive reinforcement in building lasting relationships,” says Jean. It’s the customized approach that helps Top Dog stay above.
The professional training programs offered are unique to each pet owner and their situation, and include:
- Stay, Play, & Train (Daycare and Training): Combines daycare and training in one.
- Board and Train (Overnight Boarding and Training): A Top Dog Vacation while addressing behavioral needs. A tailored training plan builds strong foundational obedience, addressing behavioral concerns.
- In-Home Assessment & Training: Addressing your dog’s needs within your home. Behavior is observed to identify specific challenges and goals.
- Puppy Training & Socialization: A foundational program focusing on teaching puppies essential skills that will help them grow into a well-behaved adult dog.
- “Pack Walks” in Public Places: A fun and structured way for dogs to learn the fundamentals of obedience while also building important social skills.
- Troubleshooting/Behavior Modification Training: A customized plan to address a wide range of behavioral issues that can interfere with your dog’s quality of life and your relationship with them.
- E-Collar Training: A humane and effective way to reinforce recall and address behavioral issues—responding consistently to commands, and providing a safe/controlled way to improve recall and safety.
Whether you’re planning your next vacation and want the best boarding care, or if you and your dog are starting your training journey, Top Dog is ready to welcome you! To schedule a tour, request more information, or sign up for services, visit topdogcountryclub.com.