Millionaire University How to Start a Dog Training Business | Ryan Wimpey (MU Classic)
Jan 11, 2026
Ryan Wimpey, Founder and CEO of Tip Top K9, discusses how rescuing a misbehaving dog inspired him to create a nationwide dog training franchise with 24 locations. He shares the secrets behind transitioning from a hands-on trainer to a CEO, emphasizing the importance of building scalable systems and effective back-office support. Ryan highlights the need for sales training, using AI for roleplay, and the value of iterative offer testing based on feedback. His journey showcases how passion can indeed lead to a profitable business.
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Rescue Dog Sparked A Business
- Ryan rescued a misbehaving Schnauzer named Curly and that dog sparked his obsession with behavior modification.
- That personal problem led him to start Tip Top Canine in 2010 and later franchise in 2019.
Learn By Apprenticing And Train Humans
- Do a hands-on apprenticeship and extended practicum before training clients; Ryan uses a six-week, 10-hours-a-day program.
- Also train humans, not just dogs, because client compliance wins outcomes.
Buy Experience To Compress Time
- Invest in coaches to compress learning: pay experts rather than spending years figuring things out.
- Stack coaches across specialties (training, sales, franchising, marketing) to scale faster.
