Youngwood Top Dog Services

Youngwood Top Dog Services We are a Veteran owned Business 🇺🇸 and a Christian Company ✝️. We provide local training services for all dogs! Group classes range between $150-$175.
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We are experienced dog training company that offers variety of group training classes, as well as one on one training opportunities. Youngwood Top Dog Services is a dog training company with over 60 years of professional dog training experience. We offer an elite therapy dog school as well as a service dog program. We offer 1-1 training at your home or at a private room at our training facility. W

e offer Drop off Appointments where you drop your dog with a Top Dog trainer and let us apply the training needed most. We offer group classes at two separate locations including: Puppy classes, Group level 1 class, Advanced Level 2, Advanced Level 3, Outdoor Recall, Trail classes, , Intro Agility, Therapy dog preparation school, canine good citizen classes, AKC star puppy, Advanced Walking with Distractions, Nose Work, Felon Search, Search & Rescue, Tools class, Loose Leash Class, and many more! Training Prices start at $100 per session for local clients for private appointments.

🐾 Introducing Working Dogs Westmoreland  🐾Are you looking for more than just a dog training class?Working Dogs Westmorel...
06/12/2026

🐾 Introducing Working Dogs Westmoreland 🐾

Are you looking for more than just a dog training class?

Working Dogs Westmoreland is a professional dog training club designed to bring together dedicated handlers, working dogs, and professional trainers who share a passion for training, teamwork, and community.

Our mission is simple: provide education, support, real-world training opportunities, and camaraderie for dog handlers who want to take their training to the next level.

🐕 Four Specialized Teams

Members are placed into one of four divisions based on a temperament evaluation and their individual goals:

🔹 Service Dog Team
For handlers training service dogs for disability-related tasks and public access work.

🔹 Therapy Dog Team
For handlers interested in visiting nursing homes, hospitals, schools, libraries, and other community facilities.

🔹 Scent Detection Team
For dogs and handlers interested in scent work, tracking, trailing, and detection-based activities.

🔹 Advanced Obedience & AKC Team
For those looking to improve obedience skills, compete in AKC events, earn titles, and build stronger handler-dog relationships.

🐾 Why Join Working Dogs Westmoreland?

✅ Free Membership
✅ Monthly Training Gatherings
✅ Free Educational Seminars
✅ Access to Professional Trainers
✅ Real-World Training Opportunities
✅ Group Outings & Social Events
✅ Supportive Team Environment
✅ Continuing Education for Handlers
✅ Opportunities to Grow with Like-Minded Dog Enthusiasts

Our professional trainers bring over 60 years of combined dog training experience and are committed to helping every team succeed.

Whether your goal is public access work, therapy visits, scent detection, AKC titles, or simply becoming a better handler, Working Dogs Westmoreland provides the resources, mentorship, and community to help you get there.

📋 Interested in Joining?

All prospective members begin with a meet-and-greet and temperament evaluation to determine which division best fits their dog and training goals.

If you are interested in becoming part of our growing team, send us a message today!

Together, we’re building better dogs, better handlers, and a stronger dog community throughout Westmoreland County.

🐾 Working Dogs Westmoreland
Train Together. Learn Together. Grow Together.

💙🐾 Meet Thor! 🐾💙Thor, a six-month-old Doberman Pinscher, recently joined us for his Train & Stay program, and we have be...
06/10/2026

💙🐾 Meet Thor! 🐾💙
Thor, a six-month-old Doberman Pinscher, recently joined us for his Train & Stay program, and we have been incredibly impressed with his progress!

After a short period of getting comfortable, Thor quickly began warming up to our trainers, especially when we started working with him using Spanish commands. He proved to be a very sweet, affectionate young dog who loves people and truly wants to please.

One of Thor’s greatest strengths is his willingness to learn. He demonstrated excellent food drive throughout training, making him highly motivated and eager to work. With patience, proper introductions, and high-value rewards, Thor learned to trust new people quickly and showed excellent potential as a confident, social companion.

What Has Thor Been Focusing On?
⭐️ Leash Walking�⭐️ Foundational Obedience�⭐️ Engagement Training�⭐️ Recall Training�⭐️ Place Command�⭐️ Impulse Control�⭐️ Building Confidence Around New People

Leash Work & Obedience Training
Thor started out very strong on the leash, but quickly began learning the foundations of engagement and loose leash walking.

We worked extensively on:
✅ Sit (Asiento)�✅ Down (Abajo)�✅ Recall (Ven Aquí)�✅ Heel (Tacón)

While heel work has been the most challenging skill so far, Thor has already begun understanding the concept and is making great progress with each session.

Place Command Training
Thor was also introduced to the Place Command (Lugar), where he learned to move onto a platform and remain there until released.

This skill helps teach:�✔️ Patience�✔️ Impulse Control�✔️ Calm behavior around guests�✔️ Dinner-time manners�✔️ Household structure

His release word is “Free,” and he has already shown great potential with this exercise.
Recall Training

Thor also worked on off-leash recall inside the training center using the command “Ven Aquí.”
His response was outstanding, and he demonstrated a strong desire to return to his handler when called.

Commands Thor Knows
✅ Name Association�✅ Watch Me�✅ Sit (Asiento)�✅ Down (Abajo)�✅ Paw�✅ Introduction to Place (Lugar)

Commands Thor Is Currently Learning
⭐️ Heel (Tacón)�⭐️ Extended Place Duration�⭐️ Crawl�⭐️ Advanced Recall�⭐️ Loose Leash Walking

Thor has all the qualities we love to see in a young Doberman—intelligence, food drive, affection, confidence, and a willingness to learn. We are excited to continue helping him grow into a well-mannered, obedient companion.

If you’d like to see if your dog qualifies for our Train & Stay Program and receive pricing information, please send us a message or email.
📩 [email protected]�📞 Call or Text: 412-610-6664�📱 Send us a Facebook Message

Please Note: Training times can be customized, and pick-ups are available for local clients in the 15601 ZIP Code for $25.
We look forward to helping your dog become the best dog they can be!

💙🐾 Meet Leo! 🐾💙Leo recently completed his fourth Train & Stay appointment, and we have been so excited to watch him lear...
06/09/2026

💙🐾 Meet Leo! 🐾💙

Leo recently completed his fourth Train & Stay appointment, and we have been so excited to watch him learn, grow, and gain confidence every step of the way!

From day one, Leo has continued to make steady progress, and it’s been incredible to see his hard work and dedication paying off.

What has Leo been focusing on?

⭐️ Leash Walking
⭐️ Foundational Obedience
⭐️ Impulse Control
⭐️ Proper Greetings with Strangers in Public

Leash Work & Public Greetings

We have worked extensively on leash walking and teaching Leo how to properly greet strangers in public settings. Our goal is for Leo to remain calm, engaged with his handler, and avoid jumping or becoming overly excited when meeting new people.

Leo has been practicing a structured greeting routine where he approaches a person, checks back in with his handler through eye contact, and remains polite and respectful. When he makes good choices, he is rewarded. All rewards used during training have been his regular kibble.

Throughout his training, Leo has successfully interacted with well over 100 people, providing outstanding real-world socialization opportunities and helping him build confidence in public environments.

His family continues to receive daily homework assignments to reinforce these skills at home because consistency is the key to long-term success.

What is Leo Working On?

✅ Leave It
✅ Loose Leash Walking
✅ Step Walking
✅ Proper Stranger Greetings
✅ Counter Surfing
✅ Calm Exiting & Entering Vehicles
✅ Socialization with Other Dogs
✅ Cat Exposure
✅ Baby & Little Kid Exposure

We are incredibly proud of the progress Leo has made so far and can’t wait to see what he accomplishes during his future training sessions!

If you’d like to see if your dog qualifies for our Train & Stay Program and receive pricing information, please send us a message or email.

📩 [email protected]
📞 Call or Text: 412-610-6664
📱 Send us a Facebook Message

Please Note: Training times can be customized, and pick-ups are available for local clients in the 15601 ZIP Code for $25.

We look forward to helping your dog become their very best! 🐶❤️

🎉 Congratulations to Our Most Recent AKC Urban Canine Good Citizen (Advanced CGC) Graduate-Poppy! 🎉Poppy conducted a mak...
06/09/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Our Most Recent AKC Urban Canine Good Citizen (Advanced CGC) Graduate-Poppy! 🎉

Poppy conducted a makeup class and passed her final examination with flying colors!! Congratulations to you and your mom on a job. Well done!!! 

The AKC Urban CGC is designed to test a dog’s ability to remain well-mannered, confident, and under control in real-world urban environments. These teams proved they have what it takes!

📅 Our next AKC Urban Canine Good Citizen Class begins:
Saturday, July 11th at 10:30 AM

✅ Prerequisite: Dogs must have already earned their AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) title to participate.

Spots are limited! If you’d like to reserve your spot, please send us a message today.

🐾 Train & Stay Success Story – Meet Luca! 🐾Luca had an amazing day during her Train & Stay program with Top Dog Services...
06/07/2026

🐾 Train & Stay Success Story – Meet Luca! 🐾

Luca had an amazing day during her Train & Stay program with Top Dog Services!

Today Luca worked on:

✅ Loose Leash Walking & Engagement Training✅ Recall Training on a Long Line✅ Boundary Walks & Outdoor Obedience✅ Stay & Settle with Distractions✅ Public Manners Inside and Outside the Mall✅ Greeting People Politely Without Pulling✅ Neutrality Around Other Dogs✅ Counter Surfing Prevention✅ Impulse Control & Patience Exercises✅ Sit, Down, and Settle in High-Distraction Environments

One of Luca's biggest accomplishments today was learning how to remain calm and focused around both people and other dogs. She practiced settling near our Service Dog teams, worked through distractions, and learned that being calm and patient is just as rewarding as being active.

Our Train & Stay Program is designed to give your dog real-world experience while building the skills every dog needs to be successful at home and in public. Instead of simply practicing commands in a classroom, we take dogs out into the community where they learn to apply those skills around real-life distractions.

Benefits of our Train & Stay Program include:

🐾 Better Leash Manners🐾 Improved Recall🐾 Reduced Jumping & Pulling🐾 Increased Focus & Engagement🐾 Better Behavior Around People & Dogs🐾 Improved Impulse Control🐾 Counter Surfing Prevention🐾 Confidence Building🐾 Public Socialization🐾 Obedience Around Distractions🐾 Mental & Physical Exercise🐾 Personalized Training Plans

Whether your dog struggles with pulling, excitement, listening outdoors, greeting people, or simply needs a stronger obedience foundation, our Train & Stay Program can help!

📍 Westmoreland Mall – Top Dog Services📞 Call or Text: 412-610-6664📩 Send us a Facebook Message Today

Give your dog the opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed just like Luca! Spots fill quickly, so contact us today to schedule your dog's next training adventure.

🎉 Congratulations to Our Most Recent AKC Urban Canine Good Citizen (Advanced CGC) Graduates! 🎉Despite the rain, these de...
06/06/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Our Most Recent AKC Urban Canine Good Citizen (Advanced CGC) Graduates! 🎉

Despite the rain, these dedicated teams showed up, worked hard, and absolutely crushed their final test! Over the past six weeks, both dogs and handlers have demonstrated tremendous growth, commitment, and teamwork.

The AKC Urban CGC is designed to test a dog’s ability to remain well-mannered, confident, and under control in real-world urban environments. These teams proved they have what it takes!

We are incredibly proud of each dog and parent for their hard work and dedication. Congratulations on a job well done! 🐾

📅 Our next AKC Urban Canine Good Citizen Class begins:
Saturday, July 11th at 10:30 AM

✅ Prerequisite: Dogs must have already earned their AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) title to participate.

Spots are limited! If you’d like to reserve your spot, please send us a message today.

🌟 Service Dog Spotlight: Freya 🌟We are incredibly proud of the progress that Freya and her handler have made so far on t...
06/06/2026

🌟 Service Dog Spotlight: Freya 🌟

We are incredibly proud of the progress that Freya and her handler have made so far on their Service Dog journey!

Freya has been working hard on public exposure and environmental desensitization, learning to remain calm and confident in a variety of situations. She has been training both individually and alongside other Service Dog teams, helping her develop the skills needed to work successfully around distractions.

She has also been introduced to the Place command and is doing an outstanding job! One of Freya’s strongest skills is her beautiful heel work, which she performs with confidence and focus.

While Freya is learning her Service Dog skills, her mom has also been putting in the work by learning the ADA laws and understanding the federal protections that apply to Service Dog teams. A successful Service Dog team requires training on both ends of the leash!

We are excited to continue alongside Freya and her handler as they progress through our Service Dog Training Program.

🐾 Have you ever considered training your dog to become a Service Dog?

At Top Dog Services, we offer an affordable 5-phase Service Dog Training Program in the following areas:

✅ PTSD Service Dogs
✅ Psychiatric Service Dogs
✅ Mobility Assistance Dogs
✅ Medical Alert Dogs

If you’d like more information about our Service Dog Program, send us a Facebook message, call, or text today!

📞 412-610-6664

🐾 Top Dog Trail Walk & Socialization Class Tonight! 🐾Looking for a fun and productive way to work with your dog? Come jo...
06/05/2026

🐾 Top Dog Trail Walk & Socialization Class Tonight! 🐾

Looking for a fun and productive way to work with your dog? Come join us tonight at 6:00 PM or 6:30 PM for our Top Dog Trail Walk Socialization Class!

This class is designed to help dogs build confidence and learn to remain calm and neutral around:✅ Other dogs✅ New people and strangers✅ Everyday sights, sounds, and distractions

Our trainers will also teach valuable engagement training techniques that help keep your dog's focus on YOU rather than everything happening around them.

Whether you have a young puppy, an adult dog needing more socialization, or a dog that gets distracted easily, this class is a great opportunity to practice in a real-world environment while working at your dog's comfortable threshold.

📍 Location: Depot Street 5-Star Trail, Youngwood(Just down the road from the HEAL Animal Shelter)

💲 Cost: Only $10 per dog, per class

No registration required—just bring your dog, some treats, and a positive attitude!

We can't wait to see you and your pup tonight! 🐕🐾



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🐾🎉 Congratulations to Our Nose Work Graduates! 🎉🐾We are so proud of our most recent graduates of our Nose Work Class! Th...
06/04/2026

🐾🎉 Congratulations to Our Nose Work Graduates! 🎉🐾

We are so proud of our most recent graduates of our Nose Work Class! These pups and their handlers worked incredibly hard over the past five weeks and learned the exciting art of odor indication and scent detection. 👃🐶

Nose Work offers many benefits, including:

✅ Builds confidence in shy or nervous dogs
✅ Provides excellent mental stimulation and enrichment
✅ Strengthens the bond between dog and handler
✅ Encourages focus and problem-solving skills
✅ Gives dogs a healthy outlet for natural instincts
✅ Suitable for dogs of all ages, breeds, and activity levels
✅ Helps burn energy without excessive physical exercise

Watching these teams grow and develop their scenting skills has been amazing, and we couldn’t be prouder of their accomplishments!

📢 Our June classes are officially FULL!

We are now accepting registrations for our next Nose Work Class beginning:

📅 July 21
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Westmoreland Mall

💲 Cost: $175 for the complete 5-week course

Spaces are limited and classes fill quickly, so reserve your spot today!

Send us a message to register and discover the amazing world of Nose Work with your dog! 🐾

🐾☀️ What an amazing week at Kids Camp! ☀️🐾Our campers had a blast learning, creating, and making memories all week long!...
06/04/2026

🐾☀️ What an amazing week at Kids Camp! ☀️🐾

Our campers had a blast learning, creating, and making memories all week long!

Each day started with dog training lessons, where the kids reviewed training commands, handling skills, and fun training exercises to help build their knowledge and confidence around dogs.

We also worked on a special project each day:

🎨 Day 1: The kids designed a brand-new logo for their Youth Team T-shirts, putting their creativity and teamwork on full display!

🦮 Day 2: Campers created their own “perfect” Service Dog, choosing everything from the breed to the specific medical tasks their dog would perform to help a handler. It was incredible to see their imagination and understanding of working dogs come to life!

🍕🏊 Camp Finale: We wrapped up the week with a pizza party and pool party at the Hampton Inn. A huge thank you to our wonderful friends there for allowing the kids to enjoy some supervised swimming and celebrate a great week together!

This camp was a fantastic experience filled with learning, friendship, and plenty of dog-themed fun. We are so grateful to all of the parents who entrusted us with their children and helped make this week such a success.

A very special thank you goes out to our Youth Team Leaders and Trainers, Nicole and Kristin, for all of their hard work, dedication, and enthusiasm throughout the week. The kids had an incredible time because of your efforts!

We can’t wait to see everyone at our next Youth Team event! 🐾❤️

Address

Westmoreland Mall Space 276, 5256 Route 30 Greensburg
Greensburg, PA
15601

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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+14126106664

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