Google reviewers rate Top Dog Training five stars based on 336 reviews, noting that the owner replies to 99% of comments. Customers frequently praise the trainer's punctuality, clear communication, and ability to provide immediate improvements in leash manners, obedience, and behavior modification for both puppies and adult dogs. Services often include home visits, customized training plans, and follow-up resources such as videos or detailed notes. One three-star review criticized the value of paid home sessions, stating that the provided materials felt generic and insufficient for the cost.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 336 reviews (99% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 336 Google reviews (329 with written comments, 89 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 99% of reviews.
Most recent review: November 1, 2026.
Service: Dog Trainer serving Hempstead, New York.
Data from Google, last updated November 11, 2026.
Star ratings
336 Google reviews we collected
5.0of 5
5 stars33299%
4 stars21%
3 stars10%
2 stars00%
1 star10%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 329 written reviews
99%praise
Praise54199%
Complaints51%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Staff & attitude18133%
Would recommend17031%
Speed & response6612%
Quality & results6412%
Communication438%
Honesty & trust163%
Price & value61%
What customers talk about
We read 329 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“Jay gave us so many helpful tips to get through those earliest months, and he would even send detailed notes after each session.”
“Highly recommend Top Dog Training to anyone looking for an effective and caring trainer!”
“All the goals that we set were met, We cannot recommend Jay highly enough.”
“Jay was able to help us with all of this very quickly.”
“Top Dog Training has been an amazing experience for my family and our puppy, Luca.”
“From the very beginning, Jay was incredibly communicative and a pleasure to work with.”
“Peaches genuinely looked forward to every session, and his training approach was always positive and encouraging.”
“Overall great value and very positive experience - thank you Jay!”
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praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Jay is a fantastic dog trainer. He understood our dog and i saw immediate improvement in my dogs behavior after just 1 training session. He is worth every dollar. Our pomsky is also very happy with the training she received. She is well behaved now and has zero bad habits. She no longer rushes out the door when opened, chews on walls, or runs against the leash. Jay is the best, look no further
Response from the owner · a week ago
Thank you so much Valerio - Go Remy!
Gina Isoldi3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Gina has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Top Dog Training has been an amazing experience for my family and our puppy, Luca. He has learned so much in the sessions we had together. Jay is always available for guidance and suggestions as well. I highly recommend his services.
Response from the owner · a week ago
Thank you Gina! I miss Luca, tell him I said woof!
Sofia A2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Sofia has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Two months ago, we adopted our five month old puppy, May. Shes very energetic and playful but needed better skills around other dogs, on a leash, and she barely knew any commands. Jay was able to help us with all of this very quickly. After a few lessons, she already made such an improvement. She knows so many commands now and her reactivity to other dogs has improved tremendously. Even people in our apartment complex recognized this and complemented May on how much better she’s gotten. We couldn’t have gotten May to where she is today without Jay’s help.
Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago
Thank you so much Sofia! Go May!
Brandon Blumer5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Brandon has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
From the very beginning, Jay was incredibly communicative and a pleasure to work with. My wife and I rescued our dog, Beau, who has one eye, and Jay helped train him into a well-behaved, obedient dog who is not only loving but also responsive to commands. We couldn’t recommend Jay more highly!
Price assessment: Great price
Leigh Alagna14 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Leigh has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I had a great experience training my dog Roxy. She is 9 months old and the training sessions really helped. We explained our issues and Jay worked with us and focused on our dogs needs to be better behaved. He gave us a training plan and even sent some videos to help. Would highly recommend!
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Dog training
Response from the owner · 4 weeks ago
Thank you Tessa and Thomas! Your the best!
Leonor Suarez4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Leonor has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We had such a great experience with Jay and Top Dog! He was so good with our young Italian Greyhound puppy, who was struggling with separation anxiety, potty training, and impulse control. Jay gave us so many helpful tips to get through those earliest months, and he would even send detailed notes after each session. It was clear to my husband and I that he was really thinking about the best way to approach each of our puppy’s challenges.
Now, our puppy is doing far better than we could have hoped at only four months old, and we’ll definitely continue to look to Jay and Top Dog for advice as she gets older. If you’re looking for a dog training service in the NYC/Queens area, I couldn’t recommend Top Dog more!
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Dog training
Response from the owner · a month ago
Hi Leonor, thank you so much for taking the time to write this wonderful review! Go Noodle!
Betsy PollakLocal Guide · 13 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Betsy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
My sweet adorable RESCUE hava-poo has certainly come along way!! I reached out to Jay one afternoon in a haste since RIkki got off leash and was running like crazy down the street. I thought it was time for a bit more training and I found Jay and was pleased with his reviews. He was responsive and we set up a meeting immediately and what I can say is that my little RIkki was initially very comfortable and was very in tune with Jay. That in itself was a big plus and the response from Rikki was terrific.
Jay certainly has a way with digs and I highly suggest you engage him.
Services: Dog training
Response from the owner · a month ago
Thank you so much Betsy! Go Rikki!
Camilyn Flores8 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Camilyn has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Jay was an amazing trainer! My Zarita (toy poodle) is doing so great with her commands. Jay was patient and very informative at all times. Would so recommend!!
Services: Dog training
Response from the owner · a month ago
Hi Camilyn! Thank you very much for taking the time to review me. Go Zarita!
Tami Gillen2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Tami has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We had a great experience! Our trainer Jay was knowledgeable, patient and truly cared about helping Zoey succeed. We immediately saw a huge improvement and felt confident handling different situations. Highly recommend Top Dog Training to anyone looking for an effective and caring trainer!
