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Start your new
dog training business
the right way
Discover the benefits of owning a Topdog Professional Dog Training Business! With our proven training methods, comprehensive support, and low-overhead, home-based business model, you can turn your passion for dogs into a profitable and fulfilling career.
Make a positive impact on dogs and their owners in your community. Explore the potential of Topdog Professional Dog Training and start your journey to becoming a certified professional dog trainer today.
Topdog Professional Dog Training are proud to offer dog loving entrepreneurs the opportunity to start their own Topdog Professional Dog Training business with no large upfront fee, but instead affordable monthly instalments.
Explore Topdog Professional Dog Training
At Topdog Professional Dog Training, the success of those we train, has always been at the forefront. With access to our vast marketing and, ongoing support from head office, and the ability to leverage Topdog Professional Dog Training’s expertly designed Signature Programs, business owners are equipped to establish a strong presence in their communities and grow their business.
Topdog Professional Dog Training is also focused on enhancing its training efforts for members with the development of a robust training platform to keep owners apprised of best practices and industry trends and offer more insights into improving clients’ quality of life with their dogs.
As a key player in the dog training industry Topdog Professional Dog Training believes empowering its members is the key to helping as many families as possible through its in home 1-1 dog training.
Generally, our business model offers new entrepreneurs the chance to enter the dog training industry without having to build a completely new business from the ground up.
Are We A Good Fit?
We Are A Good Fit If…
You want to become a professional dog trainer, not a hobbyist.
You want a clear, proven system instead of guessing, copying others, or learning the hard way.
You are committed to being excellent, not average — technically, mentally, and professionally.
You can handle direct coaching, correction, and accountability.
You want to make serious money training dogs, not just cover your costs.
You want confidence built from real work, real reps, and real results.
We Are Not A Good If…
You just “love dogs” and think that’s enough.
You want a fast certificate without real standards or pressure.
You don’t like being corrected or told what needs fixing.
You won’t follow a system or put in consistent effort.
You don’t want to run a real business.
You expect guaranteed income without earning it.
Steps to Ownership
Important
This application is for individuals who are serious about opening and operating their own professional dog training business under the TOPDOG licence.
If you are not intending to build a business, this pathway is unlikely to be the right fit.
Step 1: Submit your application
Complete the application form below. This helps us understand your background, goals, and whether this professional licence pathway is likely to be a good fit.
TOPDOG operates a selective model — submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance.
Step 2: Initial conversation
If your application looks suitable, we’ll arrange a call to talk things through properly.
This conversation is an opportunity to:
understand your goals and expectations
explain how the licence model works
answer your questions openly
confirm whether there’s a good fit on both sides
There is no pressure or obligation at this stage.
Step 3: Invitation to join the TOPDOG professional licence
If, following the application and conversation, we both feel the pathway is the right fit, you’ll be invited to move forward and enter the TOPDOG professional licence.
From there, training, support, and business setup begin within a structured, guided framework designed to help you progress confidently toward professional operation.
Places are limited to ensure high standards, individual support, and proper oversight.
Before you apply
These are the most common questions people have before submitting an application. Full details are available on the FAQ page.
The total cost to enter the TOPDOG professional licence programme is £595.
Unlike many other companies with similar There are no hidden training charges, and no additional payments required to qualify or get your business ready.
The £595 covers your entry into the licence programme and the training, systems, and support needed to operate professionally.
Earnings vary depending on, time commitment, and how consistently the system is applied.
Many licensed trainers are able to achieve around £50,000 profit after overheads within their first 12 months, with the potential to progress towards £100,000+ per year over time as experience and client base grow.
What the licence provides is a proven professional framework designed to support sustainable, long-term income — not short-term or inflated claims.
Yes. While some training content is delivered online, you will be guided step-by-step on how to work with real dogs and real owners in your local area. You do not need to own a dog — we will show you how to source suitable dogs and gain practical experience. Your hands-on work is reviewed and assessed, so you develop genuine ability, not just theory.
No previous professional experience is required.
The pathway is suitable for beginners with the right mindset, as well as those with existing experience who want clearer structure, stronger systems, and professional standards.
What matters most is your willingness to learn, apply guidance, and work to a professional standard.
This is not a traditional course and not a public franchise.
It is a licence-based professional model, where approved candidates operate their own dog training business under the TOPDOG brand, systems, and standards, with ongoing support and oversight.
Most candidates commit around 10–15 hours per week during the early stages.
This time is focused on practical training, applying guidance, reviewing feedback, and building real confidence — not memorising theory or studying full-time.
At this pace, most licensed trainers are ready to begin operating professionally in around four months, depending on individual progress and availability.
The structure is realistic and designed to fit around existing work and personal commitments.
Within 4 Months
A structured programme designed to prepare you to launch your own professional dog training business within four months.
Clear training.
Defined standards.
A business you own.
Yes — one of the key advantages of this licence-based model is that you are building a genuine business asset, not just personal income.
After a minimum period of two years, licensed trainers may be permitted to sell their business to a buyer approved by TOPDOG, subject to meeting professional and operational standards.
This allows you to:
Build a business with real, transferable value
Create long-term wealth, not just short-term earnings
Exit or step back in the future if your circumstances change
Benefit from the value you’ve built through your work
Approval of the buyer ensures that training quality, brand standards, and client experience are protected, maintaining the integrity and value of the TOPDOG network for everyone.
Full details of the resale process and conditions are explained clearly before any licence is entered into.
Yes, particularly in the early stages.
Many trainers start part-time and transition as confidence, experience, and client demand grow.
Next step: submit your application
If you’re serious about opening and operating your own professional dog training business, the next step is to complete the application below.