Boarding Only — $20–$35 Per Day
Boarding-only service with tiered pricing based on time of drop-off and pickup, including a heated/air-conditioned bunkhouse, a fenced play yard, and 24-hour camera surveillance.
Focus: Basic obedience
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Mountain Top Dog Training
Mountain Top Dog Training is a dog training business in Crestline, California offering Board and Train, In-Home Training, Group Classes, and Private Lessons.
Crestline • CA • Training facility
Last verified: Sep 5, 2026
Transparency Score
25 / 100
Minimal information
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- Price transparency
- 0%
- Method transparency
- 35%
- Program clarity
- 59%
About this program
What they say about themselves
Karen Singleton runs Mountain Top Dog Training from a facility in the San Bernardino Mountains, where her site describes a heated and air-conditioned bunkhouse with private areas for dogs, a large fenced play yard, and 24-hour camera access for owners who want to check in remotely. The mountain location is presented as a quiet retreat with clean air, away from urban noise.
According to their website, Singleton has worked with dogs of varying temperaments, including aggressive and reactive cases, and the business claims over 40 years of combined training experience. They're certified by the AKC to provide Canine Good Citizen training and testing, and they also offer service and therapy dog training alongside their standard programs.
The facility in Crestline serves clients throughout Southern California with board-and-train, private lessons, group classes, and standalone boarding options. Their stated philosophy centers on positive reinforcement—what they describe as "love and praise" combined with structured training—and they emphasize that programs are available across a range of budgets. Veterans and seniors receive a 5% discount on select programs. The business has been featured in The Alpine Mountaineer, a local newspaper.
Getting started
Consultations and evaluations before you commit to a program.
What does Mountain Top Dog Training charge for board and train?
Board and train, in-home private lessons, and six-week group classes cover the range from basic obedience to aggression and leash reactivity. Mountain Top Dog Training also offers service dog training, therapy dog preparation, and AKC Canine Good Citizen certification. The program list is broad, though session lengths and specific eligibility requirements aren't detailed on the site.
What board & train costs in Crestline
We don't have enough published local pricing yet. Ask for a written quote that covers duration, inclusions, and follow-up.
Board and Train
Board & Train
This program involves the dog staying on-site for an extended training period, addressing obedience and behavior issues, including aggression toward other dogs or people. Owners are given visitation opportunities during the stay and receive follow-up support after graduation.
The dog boards at the facility for a training period, with owners able to schedule visits and receive a handoff/graduation session.
Best for: Dogs with behavior or aggression issues as well as those needing basic obedience training.
Focus: Basic obedience, Aggression, Leash reactivity
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Board & Train | Not published | — |
Private Lessons
Service Dog Training / Therapy Dog Training / AKC Canine Good Citizen Training & Certification
Specialized training for dogs pursuing service dog work, therapy dog work, or AKC Canine Good Citizen certification.
Best for: Dogs being prepared for service work, therapy work, or CGC certification.
Focus: Service dog training, Therapy dog training, Advanced obedience
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Service Dog Training / Therapy Dog Training / AKC Canine Good Citizen Training & Certification | Not published | — |
In-Home Training
In-Home Private Lessons
One-on-one training sessions conducted at the client's home, addressing obedience and household behavior.
The trainer travels to the client's home to deliver training with the owner present.
Focus: Basic obedience
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| In-Home Private Lessons | Not published | — |
Group Classes
Group Lessons
A multi-week group obedience class covering foundational commands, based on customer accounts of a six-week course.
Dogs and owners attend a series of weekly group classes together.
Focus: Basic obedience, Socialization
Duration: 6 weeks
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Group Lessons | Not published | 6 weeks |
What training methods does Mountain Top Dog Training use?
The site uses general language about their training approach without specifying techniques or tools. They do accept dogs with aggression issues, which suggests experience handling behavioral cases.
Method: Method unclear
Their website describes their approach in general terms without specifying which methods or tools they use.
How do we verify Mountain Top Dog Training?
Certifications: AKC CGC Evaluator
Verification still pending or not yet requested. See our methodology for what verification does and does not mean.
Trust & facility details
Forty years in business and AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator certification provide some background. The facility allows owner visits during board and train, though overnight staffing, video updates, and insurance coverage aren't addressed.
Facility: Training facility
Owner visits: Owner visits allowed
Video updates: not specified on their website.
Overnight staffing: not specified on their website.
Insurance: not specified on their website.
Guarantee: not specified on their website.
Waitlist: not specified on their website.
Dogs per trainer: not specified on their website.
Booking: Phone only
How does Mountain Top Dog Training compare in Crestline?
Price: Mountain Top Dog Training does not publish board & train pricing. Across Crestline, 0 programs publish prices.
Reviews: Mountain Top Dog Training does not show a Google review count on this listing. Compare review volume across the 1 published programs in Crestline.
Transparency: This listing scores 25 out of 100 (price 0%, program clarity 59%). 1 of 1 Crestline listings show certifications; this business lists AKC CGC Evaluator.
What to ask Mountain Top Dog Training
- They don't publish pricing — ask what a three-week board and train costs and exactly what's included.
- Ask for proof of liability insurance.
- Ask how many dogs each trainer handles at once.
- Their site describes their approach in general terms — ask which specific methods and tools they use.
- Ask if anyone is on-site overnight.
Location & hours
The dedicated training facility sits on Crest Forest Drive in Crestline. Parking availability and accessibility features aren't mentioned on the site.
23811 Crest Forest Dr, Crestline, CA
Friday: 7AM-3PM
Monday: 7AM-9PM
Sunday: Closed
Tuesday: 7AM-9PM
Saturday: 9AM-2PM
Thursday: 7AM-9PM
Wednesday: 7AM-9PM
Contact / request a quote
Reach out directly or send a quote request through Mountain Top Dog Training.
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