Pawprint Academy
Former Name
Current Name
TOP Dog Training is now Pawprint Academy
A new name. The same award-winning local team that built TOP Dog Training.
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Enjoy life with your dog.
Not just the training session.
Helping frustrated families enjoy daily life with their dog. A direct, no-nonsense system built on clear education, real-world practice, and app-based coaching throughout your training.
100% 5-star reviews since our company started.
Real owners. Real results. Helping you see the difference in your dog has been our commitment since day one.
Two trainers. A bigger vision. The same commitment to your dog.
Ryan Loseke and Breanna Anderson built TOP Dog Training through hard work, hands-on experience, and a commitment to professional care for dogs and their families. In our first year, TOP Dog Training won first place in the Topsail Top Choice Award, a major local award. By the end of our second year, our local company had earned four different awards, including Best in North Carolina Region. That recognition means a great deal to us. So does the daily work behind it: helping owners understand their dogs and put training into practice.
That local experience led to a nationwide training program and apps for owners beyond our service area. Pawprint Academy now brings the complete vision under one name.
- Why we changed the name
- One company name makes it clearer how our local work and nationwide learning options connect.
- What is new
- In-person training, self-guided learning, and virtual coaching are united as Pawprint Academy.
- What stays the same
- The same team, local roots, practical training approach, and TOP Framework: Trust, Obey, Perform.
Want to understand the founder behind the approach? Explore Ryan's background and perspective at RyanLoseke.com. Find your training program and ongoing support here at Pawprint Academy.
Professional knowledge. Independently assessed.
Know who is behind your dog's training.
Founder Ryan Loseke holds the CPDT-KA® (Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Knowledge Assessed) credential from the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT®). Documented experience, assessed knowledge, ethical standards, and continuing education back the credential. Our programs put that knowledge to work through structured training, owner education, and practical support.
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Most owners do not fail during the lesson.
They struggle between lessons.
You leave the appointment motivated, then real life happens. The gap between what your dog does for a professional and what they do for you at home is exactly where frustration lives.
Chaos at the Door
The dog gets overly excited, jumping and rushing whenever guests arrive or the doorbell rings.
Pulling on Walks
Daily walks feel like a chore because your dog pulls, fixates, or reacts to every distraction on the street.
Ignoring Commands
Your dog breaks Place during dinner or only listens to you when there is no excitement around.
Training changes the dog.
Coaching protects the result.
This is not a one-hour lesson and a handshake.
We combine professional education with video reference demos and direct feedback so you become a capable handler. You learn the system, put it to use at home, and work through what happens between sessions. Your program determines the courses, coaching and support included.
Learn what to do and why
Clear communication, fair structure and consistent follow-through. You learn your role, not just a list of commands.
Practice. Then revisit the demonstration.
Do the work at home. Use the courses and demonstrations included in your program when you need a reminder, and track what happens instead of relying on memory.
Get feedback. Adjust. Practice again.
Bring questions and real examples to your coaching sessions. Use messaging and video review where included, then put your trainer's feedback into the next practice session. The app supports the work; it does not replace your follow-through.
Will I get the support I need?
A local training client’s experience with our team. Coaching and support vary by program; this is not a review of a standalone online membership.
"They guide, they make suggestions and they stand with you throughout your individual training experience with them. You can talk to them, voice your concerns and they really do listen."
How We Work Together
Practice with in-home coaching, start with professional Board & Train, or train online through self-guided courses or paid 1-on-1 coaching.
6-Week Private Client
$1,450
You do the daily practice. We guide you through weekly in-home lessons, group classes, and app tracking.
- ✓ Dog stays at home with you
- ✓ 5 weekly touchpoints
- ✓ Lifetime group class access
Board & Train
$2,600 – $3,600
We do the heavy lifting in our home, then coach you on how to maintain the boundaries and reliability.
- ✓ Professional immersion training
- ✓ Handles aggression & guarding
- ✓ Extensive owner transfer coaching
App & Virtual
Self-Guided or 1-on-1
Use the app for courses, or choose paid virtual coaching for 1-on-1 trainer feedback and custom planning.
- ✓ Train anywhere, anytime
- ✓ Video reviews (with coaching)
- ✓ Perfect between lessons
Understanding App vs Coaching Access
The app provides courses and practice tools according to your membership. Personal coaching is a separate service or part of your selected training program. Messaging, video reviews and ongoing support follow that program's inclusions; not every app membership includes the same trainer access.
The Proof
Real Results from Real Owners
Hear from owners who trained with Ryan and Breanna at TOP Dog Training, the local team behind Pawprint Academy.
Read All 35 Owner Experiences"Within this short time they had with Brutus, they laid the foundations for my wife and I to continue to build on. Not only did they send daily photo and video updates which reassured us he was getting the attention and training needed, but it also provided us a sense of reassurance he was left in very good hands."Read full review →
"I’m absolutely over the moon about how responsive and professional this company is. We dropped off our dog for training before she was struggling to listen come back to us and allow us to take her out to places in public. Now she is a totally different dog responsive calm and very enjoyable to be around. Thank y’all so much yalls service has helped us out more than you know!!"Read full review →
"We can not say enough good things about TOP Dog Training. We sent our 1 1/2 year old lab for basic obedience for 3 weeks and they updated us with pictures and detailed videos every step of the way. Ryan and Breanna are very professional and I would recommend them out to anyone! They left us with detailed plans and even access to their own app with videos for more information."Read full review →
Deep Dive
Find the right training path for you
Compare programs side by side, including what you practice, how training works, and the support included.
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Find the right training path for you
Compare programs side by side, including what you practice, how training works, and the support included.
6-Week Private Client Program
Best for owners who want comprehensive foundational training, want to stay hands-on, and are willing to practice throughout the week while their dog remains at home with them.
- Your dog stays with you for the entire program
- Weekly in-home private lessons teach you the system
- You do the daily practice, repetition, and leadership work
- Built-in accountability, coaching calls, and Pawprint Academy support
- Ideal when you want to save money by doing more of the legwork yourself
Board & Train
Best for owners who want a more complete professional training immersion because they do not have the time, consistency, or desire to personally build the full system from scratch.
- Your dog lives in a trainer’s home with two professional dog trainers, then returns to your home to live with you at the end of training
- Approximately 220 hours of structure, supervision, and training
- Daily real-world work in home and public environments
- You begin virtual owner coaching while your dog is in training
- Ideal when you want professional implementation before the dog comes home
Quick Decision Guide
Use this as a simple filter. The right program usually becomes obvious when you look at time, budget, and how much training work you want to personally do.
1. Is your dog displaying aggression or resource guarding?
If your dog is showing aggression, biting behavior, serious reactivity, or guarding food, toys, people, space, or objects, they are not a candidate for an owner-led training program.
2. How much time can you realistically commit each week?
If you can consistently practice, follow through, and maintain structure between lessons, the 6-week program allows you to save money while still getting comprehensive professional coaching and support.
3. How involved do you want to be in the actual training process?
The 6-week program teaches you how to build and maintain the behaviors yourself. Board & Train is designed for owners who want professional trainers handling most of the implementation first.
4. How fast and complete does the lifestyle change need to be?
If your household needs a faster, deeper reset, immersive Board & Train gives your dog a full-time structure change.
Side-by-Side Decision Matrix
| Decision Factor | 6-Week Private Client | Board & Train |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit for | Owners who want to learn and do the work | Owners who want professional implementation first |
| Aggression or resource guarding cases | Not eligible for owner-led enrollment | Required path for careful professional reconditioning |
| Where the dog stays | With the owner in their own home | In a trainer’s home with professional trainers, then back in the owner’s home after training |
| Who does most of the daily training | The owner, guided by Pawprint Academy | Pawprint Academy trainers, then owner transfer coaching |
| Owner role | Hands-on student and daily handler | Learns while dog is in training, then maintains the system |
| Training intensity | Lessons plus owner homework | Daily structure, training, and supervision |
| Trainer involvement | 4 hours per week of personalized coaching | Approximately 220 hours of training and structured living |
| Investment level | $1,450 six-week coaching | $2,600 obedience · $3,600 behavior modification |
| Pawprint Academy Access | Premium Level Membership ($39/mo included) | Virtual Coaching Level Membership ($189/mo included) |
| Owner Coaching | In-person Weekly Coaching for 6 Weeks | Virtual Coaching while dog is in training, in-person follow ups after graduation, unlimited trainer support after graduation, and lifetime free refresher lessons |
| Main advantage | Save money and learn by doing | Save time and get professional consistency |
Aggression or Resource Guarding
Where the Dog Stays
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Owner Coaching
Choose the 6-Week Private Client Program if...
You want a comprehensive training plan, want to be directly involved, and are willing to practice between lessons. This path is about education, coaching, accountability, and owner-led progress.
Choose Board & Train if...
You want the most professional, done-for-you foundation possible. This path is for owners who want their dog living inside a trainer’s structured home environment first, then returning to their home while they receive coaching to maintain the results.
Areas we serve
In-person dog training across Eastern North Carolina.
Also serving Swansboro and Wilmington.
"He listened, understood, and actually talked to me about my pup (wasn’t trying to sell an idea or his company)."
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Have a question about training or which option to explore? Our team is ready to help.