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Last updated November 2026

Welcome to Top Rescue Dog Training. By accessing or using this website, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

About This Site

Top Rescue Dog Training is written by Darlene Kopecky, who adopted a nervous shelter puppy after moving to Myrtle Beach and taught him house manners at home. The site covers the everyday gear that helped along the way: a front-clip harness for leash pulling, a wire crate for night-time crate training, a clicker for teaching calm greetings, lick mats for settling, and a durable chew toy for a teething pup. It is one owner's experience, not professional training advice.

Affiliate Disclosure

Top Rescue Dog Training is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. When you click an Amazon link in our content and purchase a qualifying product, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.

Dog Safety

Nothing on this site is professional training, behavior or veterinary advice. The author is a dog owner, not a certified trainer, behaviorist or vet. Every dog is different, and what helped one rescue dog may not help yours.

If your dog growls, snaps, bites, guards food or toys, or shows severe fear or panic when left alone, stop and talk to your veterinarian or a certified professional trainer or veterinary behaviorist before trying anything at home. Rule out pain and illness first, since sudden behavior changes can have a medical cause.

Supervise your dog with any chew toy, lick mat or enrichment toy, and take it away once it is cracked, torn or small enough to swallow. Choose a size suited to your dog's adult size and jaw strength. Never leave a dog alone with a lick mat. Check food spreads for xylitol, which is toxic to dogs, and for anything your vet has told you to avoid.

Fit harnesses and collars so you can slide two fingers under each strap, check the fit often on a growing puppy, and never leave a harness on a dog in a crate or unattended. Remove collars and tags in the crate if your vet or the crate maker advises it. Size the crate to your dog, use the divider for puppies, keep crate time reasonable, and never use the crate as punishment. Keep dogs out of hot parked cars and give them shade and water on warm walks.

Accuracy

We update product information periodically, but prices, formulations, packaging, and availability change without notice. Always confirm current details on the product's Amazon page before purchasing.

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Limitation of Liability

Top Rescue Dog Training makes no warranties about the accuracy or completeness of any content. We are not liable for any loss or damage that may result from using information on this site.

Changes to These Terms

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