Harness Your Dog’s Instincts in Johnson City
Unlock your dog’s natural drive and instincts through focused scent trailing sessions in Johnson City and surrounding areas like Pine Hills, Knob Creek Mill, and West Oakland Park — designed to build confidence, sharpen focus, and deepen your bond.

Harness Your Dog’s Instincts in Johnson City
Unlock your dog’s natural drive and instincts through focused scent trailing sessions in Johnson City and surrounding areas like Pine Hills, Knob Creek Mill, and West Oakland Park — designed to build confidence, sharpen focus, and deepen your bond.

Based in Johnson City, our Basic Obedience Training program serves surrounding areas including Pine Hills, Knob Creek Mill, and West Oakland Park. We focus on essential commands like sit, stay, come, and heel — all through positive reinforcement to help you build a lasting bond with your dog.
Learn fundamental commands for better dog behavior.
Strengthen your bond through effective training techniques.


Why Scent Trailing Builds Focus & Confidence

Builds Confidence
Encourages independent thinking in controlled environments.
Sharpens Focus
Develops reliable attention and response in high-distraction areas.
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Discover Our Essential Dog Training Exercises


At Top Dog Training in Johnson City and surrounding areas like Pine Hills, Knob Creek Mill, and West Oakland Park, we focus on six fundamental exercises that enhance your dog’s skills. These visuals illustrate the transformative journey your dog will undertake with us.
Basic Commands
Teach your dog essential commands for better communication and control.
Behavior Modification
Address behavioral issues with positive reinforcement techniques tailored to your dog's needs.


FAQs
Here are some frequently asked questions about our obedience training programs.
Scent trailing taps into your dog’s natural instinct to follow scents and solve problems. Unlike obedience or agility training, scent trailing is all about nose work—helping your dog build confidence, stay mentally stimulated, and release energy in a positive way.It’s especially beneficial for working breeds, anxious dogs, or those needing more enrichment in their daily routine.
Scent trailing helps reduce anxiety, build trust, and keep your dog mentally sharp. It’s a great way to provide enrichment without overexertion—especially for reactive or shy dogs. By engaging their natural scenting instincts, dogs become more confident, focused, and better at problem-solving.
That’s completely normal—especially in the beginning! Our trainers use positive, engaging techniques to gently guide your dog back on track. Over time, your dog learns to focus longer, stay motivated, and build confidence while working through distractions during scent trailing.
Yes! Scent trailing provides structured mental stimulation, which helps reduce boredom, restlessness, and destructive behaviors at home. It gives your dog a healthy outlet for energy and encourages calm behavior by engaging their brain in a purposeful way.
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Let Their Instincts Lead the Way
Join our scent trailing programs in Johnson City and surrounding areas like Pine Hills, Knob Creek Mill, and West Oakland Park, and discover how fulfilling your dog’s natural instincts can build confidence, improve behavior, and strengthen your bond.
