Top Paw Pet Sitting and More

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Top Paw Pet Sitting and More is a division of Pawsitive Puppy Dog Training which was founded in 2019 by Jan Gonzales, owner and head trainer/sitter. I offer pet sitting, dog walking, and in home house sitting/pet care, walk and train, and training in Davidson, Mooresville, Concord, and Kannapolis areas. I am a graduate of Dog Trainer Foundations and the Puppy Start Right for Instructors courses from the prestigious “Karen Pryor Dog Training Academy.” The instruction I have received, combined with hands-on training experience, makes me an excellent, knowledgeable and compassionate pet sitter and dog trainer. My training method is force-free, positive reinforcement as this creates better results and a stronger bond with your dog than using aversives which can break trust and induce fear.

Overview

Hired 28 times

Serves Davidson, NC

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1 employee

5 years in business

Business hours

Sun12:00 am - 11:59 pmMon11:00 am - 2:00 pm

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Square cash app, and Venmo.

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Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.

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Debbie B.

Mar 23, 2023

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Jan is on time and works efficiently with my lab Jake to get him learning all his basic skills. She gives positive training and he just loves her! And so do I! She is just amazing!

Details: 0 - 6 months old • Medium (26 - 40 lbs) • Private lessons • Puppy training • House training • Biting • Crate training • Destructive behavior • My home, venue, etc.

Top Paw Pet Sitting and More's reply

you and Jake are doing awesome! I look forward to our future sessions!!❤

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Tiffany H.

Mar 22, 2023

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Our experience thus far has been amazing. Even on the first class we began seeing results. Jan is definitely a dog whisperer!

Details: 0 - 6 months old • Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs) • Private lessons • Puppy training • House training • Barking • Biting • Chewing • Crate training • Destructive behavior • My home, venue, etc.

Top Paw Pet Sitting and More's reply

I enjoy working with you and Leo and especially your daughter. She makes it so much fun!😁

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Sasha L.

Dec 27, 2022

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Jan is an absolute pleasure to work with. She is so patient and kind. My pup absolutely loved her as well. She’s been extremely helpful even after training was over, she was open to answering any questions or concerns I had for my puppy. If you’re looking to hire a good dog trainer then definitely go with Jan! She is extremely affordable, you will get the same respect and awesome training that you would get a high-end place for a fraction of the price. To Jan: Thank you for all your help with Dexter !! I will definitely be passing your name along to other friends with puppies!!!

Details: 0 - 6 months old • Large (41 - 70 lbs) • Private lessons • Puppy training • Leash pulling • House training • Barking • Digging • Biting • Crate training • My home, venue, etc.

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Tiffany K.

Oct 20, 2022

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We are so grateful for Jan. Not only did she assist in helping us find a breed that would be a great fit for our family, but she has worked with us and has gone above and beyond with helping us navigate through the first 6 months of puppyhood with our boy Buckeye. He learned quickly, and her knowledge and compassion were a great help to us. Buckeye recently graduated with her S.T.A.R. Puppy training and we are looking forward to continuing his training for the Canine Good Citizen, and hopefully Therapy training for hospice care. Jan is quick to respond, flexible, and has made sure to find an answer to anything we ask her about, she continues to amaze us.

Details: 0 - 6 months old • Large (41 - 70 lbs) • Private lessons • Puppy training • Biting • Leash pulling • My home, venue, etc.

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Bethany D.

May 18, 2022

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Jan is fantastic! At the start of my dog Ashford's training, he was biting, would not listen and jumping on everyone. After a 7 week training course, he has done a complete turnaround. Jan has helped us with turning a crazy puppy into a sweet dog. Jan was always professional and sweet. She was always punctual and worked with my busy schedule. This training with Jan was 110% worth it! I would recommend this training course to everyone with a puppy!

Details: 0 - 6 months old • Medium (26 - 40 lbs) • Private lessons • Puppy training • Biting • Chewing • House training • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

Top Paw Pet Sitting and More's reply

Ashford was such a sweetheart and a joy to work with. I appreciate you putting in the effort it takes to make a well trained and behaved dog. Hope to get a few updates on his journey into adulthood.

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Janet Gonzales

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I offer 7 sessions with the first one FREE in order to introduce myself, explain my training methods, and gather information about the puppy and family. After introduction there will be a demo of methods and interaction with the puppy. This will allow you to get a feel for it and if you would like to continue with 6 more sessions.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
The first session will be free of charge. It will be part consult, part training/teaching. It will include getting information about the puppy and family members, Explaining my training methods, talking about goals and how to achieve them. Once training begins I will show the client how to get the behavior they want and then coach them how to do it. Every session will have home work to work on for the following week.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Most of my training is from long term experience of owning and training my own dogs in conformation, obedience, Canine Good Citizen, Therapy Dog, Agility and Rally since the early 1990's to present. In addition I am Karen Pryor Trained, Belong to several dog training groups, and am Dog and Cat First Aid & CPR Certified. As of January 2021 I am now an AKC Evaluator. I also Started professional dog walking/pet sitting in September 2019 and have done over 100 walks with all kinds of breeds and size dogs.