Top Dog Training
NW11, London
(17)
NW11, London
(17)
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Having grown up with gun dogs, I was always exposed to advanced dog training as a child as the dogs used in hunting are working dogs and cannot miss their mark as it's not a game.
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17 customer reviews
Susie Booty
For such a young man Borna has a huge knowledge of dogs which was just mind blowing. My 4 year old Tebetan terrier had issues meeting other dogs, he was quite over powering and would chase the timid ones. He reacted when the door bell went and was completely over the top when greeting anyone. We had a few sessions and by the time we got to the 3rd, Monty had improved so much. Borna taught us how to distract Monty with different tactics whilst walking and now (I never thought I would ever say this) he doesn’t react. The door situation is so much better and is still a work in progress but I’m very confident it will be eradicated within a short time. The guidance and really informative notes and videos from Borna are fantastic and something I can refer to at anytime. I recommend Borna to anyone who needs help with their dogs - he truly is a dog whisperer. Thank you Borna. More...
Kerry
I came to Borna with my aggressive and reactive sharpei whom I rescued from Battersea and he absolutely transformed her.
She had hyper dog reactivity, aggression, poor recall and little obedience.
Within only one session, I saw huge improvements in regards to obedience and my control over coco’s walking!
In the second session, he managed to eradicate her aggression entirely and reduce her reactivity hugely. By session number three there was almost no reactivity at all.
Alongside the training he gave us very detailed advice on how to sustain and improve the training with so much support via WhatsApp, the handovers and videos. I highly recommend top dog training for any behavioural issues your dog may have - he really is great at what he does :)) thank you borna
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Spike
Working with the top dog trainer was fantastic I learnt a lot from him even though I’ve had plenty of dogs before
There was always something new that he taught me.
He was very accommodating very thorough and did a fantastic handover. Every time he had a session with us. Very detailed to the point on the things we need to work on and things that he can see that have improved.
Couldn’t recommend him enough. Can’t wait to book him again
Thanks Borna
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Sandy
Borna is a true dog whisperer.
He has helped Dolly my 6 year old shortie so much.
She suffered badly with separation anxiety.
With his knowledge she is far more calm and is steadily becoming content on being on her own.
I should mention that Borna was very patient whilst teaching me how to her help Dolly.
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Maria
Working with top dog is wonderful has given me a variety of options to train my dog in the best way that would suit me and my dog as Borna puts a lot of effort into not just working with the dog but working with the owner and making them feel confident in many sections of training your dog . Furthermore, great advise and general knowledge. More...
Amy
There are no words to describe how greatful I am for the transformation of both my dogs. Especially one who after being neutered he became aggressive towards other dogs. The care, love and hard from Borna has been fantastic. My dogs adore him. Highly recommended for all types of training. More...
Ingrid
Absolutely fantastic trainer, our pup now listens to us and follows commands. We’re all impressed with how well both of our dogs now behave.
giorgia
we had an extremely reactive bully mix,
he was reactive to most dogs and some people who were big and tall or seemed dodgy.
we didn’t know what to do in these situations and it was getting worse and worse. from the first session we saw a noticeable improvement and within a few sessions it was like the problem was never there!
Borna doesn’t just train dogs he teaches the owners to sustain and improve their dogs training.
he is extremely knowledgeable and would 100% recommend him!
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Sally
I would fully recommend. every lesson is a fantastic experience and great progress right from the start.
My biggest challenge was to stop my golden retriever from pulling on the lead, but within half an hour he has shown me how to control him
It is now an absolute joy walking him now.
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Pink
As a family of a 1 year old husky Ocean ,we contacted Borna to help us with lead and recall training in April 2023
After 10 sessions with Ocean we have seen a massive improvement with walking on the lead and recall , along with other basic commands .
We would recommend Borna 100% he is detailed in his feedback after each session , kind , patient with us and Ocean . We are so grateful to him for his commitment . Ocean enjoyed going on the sessions each week . We have complete trust in Borna and never worried for Ocean when he was out on sessions .His advice was always kind and respectful, honestly a lovely person . Thank you so much from Ocean and Family .
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Kate
Borna was great with my dog Ruby. Prior to Borna, Ruby was very reactive and aggressive around other dogs, she would bark constantly, pull on the lead, the list goes on…
Borna was so helpful and insightful throughout the whole process and gave us effective trainings techniques we could use outside of sessions to maintain progress. He is extremely knowledgeable and the progress he made with Ruby was exponential.
We now have a calm, non reactive dog who can play without crossing the line and who respects us as owners.
I couldn’t recommend Borna enough!
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Connor
Best trainer out there by far, we came to top dog with a very young pup called tj, who is a high driven dog and tought him all his basics in a couple of days along with hang signals which work so well. Everything was explained and we 100% can recommend them More...
Anni and Luna the whippet
Top Dog Training has been fantastic support for our high-prey drive whippet - we’ve worked on basic commands but also more specialised skills such as emergency stops and down. Most importantly, it’s helped to build our confidence as dog owners to continue the good training work. Highly recommend. More...
Angela Harrington wolf
I rescued chase from battersea. He was initially a very nervous and anxious dog with an unknown history and at first wouldn’t let other people touch him and would only walk with me.
Borna showed my husband and I how to gain Chase’s confidence and how to become a leader rather than companion. He showed the importance of reiterating basic commands and how to manage difficult issues by creating calming energy and kind discipline
When he came for the second session Borna was so impressed with how confident chase had become that Chase even rolled over on his back for him to tickle him
I’m very grateful to him for his training and advice. Borna is very knowledgable calm and patient and I would highly recommend him.
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F Guenther
What a great service! Our very nervous pooch loved every minute of training. Super professional and truly amazing!
Nicky
Borna is a natural dog whisperer .. he has a wonderful connection with dogs accompanied with incredible knowledge and understanding of them.
lincoln
I really enjoyed working with Borna over the last 6 months or so. He is consistent which I think is highly important while training a dog. He is patient and understanding if he knew I wasn’t sure on how to react to my dogs reactivity and he always sent across detailed analysis of every session and what needs to be worked on until the next session which I didn’t expect at first! You could really see the difference in my dog’s behaviour ever since working with him so I would highly recommend!! More...
What do you love most about your job?
The fact that it is more rewarding than it is tiring! I have fun doing it because it is my passion and i feel very lucky to be able to do this as a job!
Why should our clients choose you?
I am very determined to get the job done no matter what! I have had to do hours of research for some of my clients who had issues with their dogs digestive system, along with other similar issues. I always come prepared and i always aim for the best performance!
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
I do provide online services however i do not always recommend it. Depending on how serious the issue is i will be willing to do online however i primarily operate in person.
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
My job is generally outdoors however if my clients request for me to wear a mask i have no issue with it.
Assessment/Consultation
Please note that the initial assessment, essential questions and verbal advice during the first session take at least 30 minutes.
This consultation is about making the correct diagnosis and understanding your pet, their family and their environment to make a treatment plan which will work for them as an individual. This part of the process is vital and is not about giving you quick fixes.
Not all dogs require physical training, but different techniques and lifestyle changes could help them!
Dog Rehabilitation
This service is for dogs with
❗ Aggressive behaviour towards people or dogs
❗ Anxiety/Fear
❗ Separation anxiety (2 sessions recommended for a start)
❗ PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)
❗ Resource guarding (2 sessions recommended for a start)
❗ Reactive behaviour
❗ Barking / Whining (2 sessions recommended for a start)
Does your dog bark when someone comes to your door? Does your dog cry, whine or pass urine/faeces when you leave him alone? Does your dog refuse to go for walks and is anxious outside? Does your dog lunge, bark or try to attack people or other dogs?
Our dog rehabilitation training packages are designed for all ages, from puppies to adult dogs.
We use positive reinforcement, desensitization & counterconditioning techniques.
Through desensitization and counter-conditioning, we will encourage your dog to un-learn those hard-wired behaviours so that your dog is less responsive to certain stimuli.
10 Day Rehabilitation
What is included?
1-day consultation with the trainer about the dog background and demonstration – on the 1st day
8 days dog rehabilitation (variable days)– the trainer takes your dog and does 1-hour dog rehabilitation session (use positive reinforcement, desensitization & counterconditioning) and bring it back to you
1-day handover session – on the last day (10th day)
Please note, that not every behavioural issue could fix in 10 hours, but it’s a good base and start for your dog to learn to handle their negative feelings and you to continue to use the learnt techniques.
Basic Obedience Training
Basic obedience commands:
Focus and attention, Sit & Down command, Place, Stay & Wait, Leave & Drop it commands
Basic leash obedience commands and walking training:
Heel & Stop pulling on the leash & Basic recall
This covers the following services, too (if required):
🦴 Safe house and garden for the dog
🦴 Bonding with your dog
🦴 Travelling with your dog
🦴 The first few nights
🦴 Feeding advice and healthcare advices
🦴 Housetraining (toilet training)
🦴 Prevention of the puppy biting
🦴 Prevention of jumping up behaviour
🦴 Prevention of separation anxiety (puppy)
Advanced Obedience Training
A session is 1 hour long.
(2-3 sessions recommended)
Your dog learns advanced obedience commands and leash obedience.
Basic obedience is required.
Advanced obedience commands:
Extended sit & down, Extended stay, Stop & Wait
Wait for permission before greeting people/dogs
Advanced leash obedience commands and walking training:
Off-leash recall, Off-leash heel
Front (Dog will come to run from the distance and sit in front of you or next to you)
Impulse Control
Street walking - be comfortable with noises
