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Start Solving Your Dog's Behavior Problems Today!

If your dog is not behaving the way you would like them to, NOW is the time to do something about it. These problems don't get better on their own, they get worse. If you want your dog's behavior to improve you need easy, effective, and enjoyable dog training techniques.

Join the Top Dog Academy and learn how to resolve all of the most common dog behavior problems with fun methods that will improve your dog's behavior and let you get back to enjoying life with your dog!

As a member of the Top Dog Academy you'll get access to: 

  • 100s of hours of dog training videos, plus ebooks, worksheets, podcasts, and more. 
  • The Behavior Problems Compendium – The ultimate resource for resolving dog behavior problems, with specific sections for over a dozen of the most common problems, like house soiling, excessive barking, reactivity, jumping up, not coming when called and more...

The Top Dog Academy is a $20 monthly subscription. You will be billed monthly until you cancel. You can easily cancel your subscription to the Top Dog Academy at any time, simply by sending us an email, or you can cancel your subscription yourself. We don't make it difficult!

Please Note: There is one type of behavior problem that the Behavior Problems Compendium and the Top Dog Academy are not suitable for resolving: dangerous aggression. For more information, visit this page.

The Easy Way to Solve Behavior Problems

We evaluate all dog training techniques based on three main criteria: Ease of Use, Effectiveness, and Enjoyability. That's right, our methods are FUN, for you and your dog!

  • Easy. Our methods are so simple you don't need experience or special skills. Anyone can use our dog training methods.

  • Effective. Our methods are science-based so you'll see measurable progress immediately.

  • Enjoyable. Our methods are so much fun to use that you and your dog will both love training together!

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We're Here to Help!

If you take advantage of your free 1-month trial in the Top Dog Academy you'll be able to get answers to all of your dog behavior and training questions. We offer personalized support to our students in a variety of ways.

  • Access to our Exclusive Facebook Group where you can get answers and advice from other members, professional dog trainers, and the Dunbars

  • Periodic Live Webinars and Q+A Sessions provide you with a chance to ask the Dunbars your dog behavior and training questions in real time

What are you waiting for?

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What's Included

The Top Dog Academy is a subscription that provides access to dozens of dog training courses. In these courses you will find a TON of dog training content on a wide variety of dog training topics. If you were to purchase all of the material separately, it would total well over $1,500.00!

  • 100s of hours of Dog Training Videos

  • Dozens of Dog Training Handouts and Worksheets

  • Dozens of Recorded Seminars and Workshops

  • 13 hours of dog training podcasts

These are just a few of the courses included in the Top Dog Academy

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You and Your Dog Will Love Learning and Training Together!

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Our Methods Will WORK for YOU!

  • My dog is too old, too young, too stubborn, too smart, the wrong breed...

    Our methods work for any dog, any age, any breed, regardless of prior training and habits.

  • I don't have dog training skill or experience...

    Our methods are simple and easy to use. You can be lazy, you can be inconsistent and you can still train your dog.

  • I don't have the time to train my dog...

    Our methods will save you time. Think of the time you waste dealing with your dog's behavior problems. Some of our training techniques can produce significant improvements in just a single training session.

  • I don't want to hurt or scare my dog...

    Our methods are enjoyable for you and your dog. We use rewards to reinforce good behavior and redirection to correct the behaviors we don't like.

  • I want my dog to respect me...

    Our methods will allow you to communicate with your dog, teaching and enforcing rules so they understand how to behave and who is the boss. (You!)

  • My dog isn't food motivated...

    Our methods will allow you to train your dog to become food motivated while also harnessing the power of other, far more powerful types of lures and rewards that you can use in training.

What people are saying

“I am a long-time reasonably savvy dog owner, and I have read a lot of books on dog behavior and training, but Dunbar Academy is the single most valuable resource I have found - a one-stop treasure trove of information, wisdom and experience. My biggest regret is that I didn’t know all this before I bought my GSD.”

David V.

“All of the information here and within Top Dog Academy is just absolutely epic, if I had the focus and time availability I'd learn from your website 24 hours a day! I wish I'd found it earlier in my life but I'm certainly going to make the most of it now. Everything you say makes so much sense, with the perfect level of explanation, terminology and instruction being used, along with humor to make you smile. This learning is giving me the confidence and answers that I've sought for so long...”

Melanie V.

“This course is phenomenal. I came across this incredible course when my pooch turned 5 months, and wish I had known of it before. I had taken him to puppy classes, yet this would have been immensely beneficial. However, it’s been brilliant and I am so glad I have it now, and using it as it is enlightening and helping me in numerous ways. ”

Claudia S.

“I am so glad I discovered Dunbar Academy. I have learned so much and now feel confident in training my dogs. Lots of great information!”

Beverlie H.

“AMAZING! This training is an amazing resource for beginning trainers and veteran trainers alike. I thoroughly enjoyed every moment of it! ”

Alicia M.

“The Most Comprehensive Dog Training Program! This program was well thought out, thorough and provided meticulous instruction and direction! I learned so much!! 🐶👍🐶👍🐶”

Caroline Y.

“Dr. Dunbar is an endless wealth of knowledge about dogs, their behavior, and how to manage the behavior of their humans! Great resource for dog trainers or dog owners wanting to get more out of their relationship with their dog.”

Celia S.

“Amazingly helpful! What a gift this course and training are to the world and to our pets. Thank you for your life's work, Ian. ”

Susan S.

Meet Your Instructors

Dr. Ian Dunbar is one of the world's most respected experts on dog training and behavior, with a veterinary degree from London University and a doctorate from the University of California, Berkeley. In 1982, he designed and taught the world's very first off-leash puppy socialization and training classes – SIRIUS® Puppy Training – and revolutionized the world of pet dog training. He founded the Association of Professional Dog Trainers, the world's largest association of dog trainers, has authored numerous books and videos,  has given over one thousand seminars and workshops around the world and has trained thousands of dogs. He has been instrumental in the rise of reward-based, fun and games, scientifically-sound dog training methods.

Kelly Dunbar has spent her life training dogs, beginning in Chicago where she founded her own dog behavior counseling service, then in Los Angeles at the SPCALA's Outreach Department. Kelly co-founded Dog Star Daily with Ian, a website filled with free dog training information and resources, and she also started a non-profit called Open Paw that created and promoted resources for dog shelters. Kelly is the lead instructor and the director of curricula at SIRIUS Puppy Training and Dunbar Academy.

Jamie Dunbar is Ian's son, and he's not really a dog trainer.  Jamie initially worked for the various Dunbar doggy ventures as a cameraman and video editor, but his role has since expanded to encompass a wide variety of responsibilities, including marketing, advertising, graphic design and writing.  Jamie is an expert at taking complicated ideas and making them simple and accessible to novices, which is something he also enjoys doing in the form of illustrated books for children.

FAQs

  • Who is the Top Dog Academy for?

    The Top Dog Academy is for anyone who has a dog, anyone who is thinking about getting a dog, or anyone who works with dogs. You don't need to have any previous experience with training dogs. This course is for you whether you are struggling with behavior problems or simply looking to take your dog's training to the next level.

  • How long do I get access to the content?

    You will have access to the content so long as you are actively subscribed. You will need a good internet connection to watch the videos.

  • Is it possible to download any of the content?

    Most of the content is only accessible on our website, while you have an active subscription, but there are some ebooks and audio files that you can download and save to your computer or mobile device.

  • Do you offer an annual subscription?

    Yes, we offer an Annual Subscription to the Top Dog Academy that will allow you to save $90 over the course of a year. There is a link to the annual subscription near the top of the main Top Dog Academy page, which you can access from the Dunbar Academy homepage

  • What payment methods do you accept?

    When it comes to the Top Dog Academy, we only accept credit cards. We do accept PayPal for a la carte courses, but at this time we are unable to accept PayPal for any subscriptions.