Learn with the 2-time Westminster Dog Agility Champion

Hi, I'm Lisa Topol and I've been competing in and teaching dog agility and pet training for almost 15 years.  And while I compete at the highest levels of competition on U.S. world teams, my goal is to bring this incredible and fun sport to every dog and their human.

I have competed with dogs of all shapes and sizes from Border Collies to small terrier mixes and I am very proud that my greatest success has come with rescue dogs. 

I believe that with positive training, any dog from anywhere can reach their fullest potential.

I believe you can never have too much foundation, and a dog (and handler) who understands their job can reach their highest potential with confidence and ease.

I believe agility skills always start with behavior skills and building the human/dog bond. These skills make life better on or off a field.

I believe in kindness and understanding. Of each other. And of our pets.

I believe learning never stops, so I keep myself (and students) sharp by continuing to train with the world’s best.

I compete in AKC, UKI and USDAA venues.

Among my proudest accomplishments:

Two time AKC Westminster Champion (Plop – Top all American dog)
WAO World team member (Plop, representing the US team)
IFCS World team member (Plop, representing the US team)
UKI US Open all-around champion (Plop)
Cynosport World Games multi gold medalist (Plop and Schmutzy)
UKI Northeast Cup  all-around champion (Schmutzy)
USDAA Canadian Regional biathlon champion (Schmutzy)
CCOA championships /IFCS tryouts  - silver and bronze medalist (Schmutzy)

Photos (left to right): AKC; Deb Poe; Melanie Behrens; USA Agility.