What is a trained dog is just one question we delved in to with our latest guest. We're confident you'll like John's sensible approach to dog training.
John Imler is the owner of Top Dog Training in Louisville, Kentucky where he focuses on pet dog training and behavior modification for reactivity and aggression.
He also helps industry professionals through The Pro Dog Trainer Mindset, a coaching platform that focuses on helping the human end of the leash by delivering training programs backed by a team of over 20 Psychologists and Mental Health professionals.
After successful careers spanning the military, law enforcement and a Fortune 500 company, in 2014 and he fulfilled a dream and became a full time professional dog trainer.
In 2019 he took a more active role in the industry volunteering for the International Association of Canine Professionals and serving on the Legislative Committee. He was voted to the Board of Directors in 2021 and has served in a number of roles, currently serving as Director Oversight of the Education Committee.
He is a graduate of the University of Louisville and lives in La Grange, KY with his wife, 2 daughters and 3 dogs.
Top Dog Training
3305 Barbour Ln, Louisville Ky
502-309-2916
topdogtrainingky@gmail.com
topdogtrainingky.com
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