I'm thinking about getting a puppy or dog

Well done! If you don't even have a dog yet, and you're already here, in an effort to learn how to best raise and train your new dog, then you are off to an excellent start.

First, you should check out our free Guide to Getting a Dog course. 

This course is part of the Free Course Collection, so if you've already signed up for the Free Course Collection you're already enrolled in the Guide to Getting a Dog. Simply sign in to you Dunbar Academy account (if you aren't already signed in) and then click "My Dashboard" to see all the courses you are currently enrolled in.

You'll find a lot of very useful information about how to choose a dog, and about how to begin training your new dog. Included in the course are two ebooks: BEFORE You Get Your Puppy and AFTER You Get Your Puppy. If at all possible, you should read both.

If you want even more information, about training a pet dog, you might also want to check out the free version of the Behavior Problems Crash Course, which is also included in the Free Course Collection.

If you are looking for still more information, you can find it in the Top Dog Academy, where you'll get access to 100s of hours of dog training videos, plus ebooks, podcasts, worksheets and more! You'll also be allowed to join the exclusive Top Dog Facebook group, where you can get advice from other dog owners and trainers. 

Finally, if you do decide to get a dog, you may want to consider signing up for live, online puppy or dog training classes, with our other company, SIRIUS® Puppy & Dog Training. Our live online classes are limited in size to ensure that you'll have plenty of opportunities to ask questions and get personalized feedback.