WAIT! Do you know about the Top Dog Academy?

The SIRIUS Dog Trainer Academy is INCLUDED in the Top Dog Academy, which you can join for just $20/month! The Top Dog Academy is a monthly subscription that includes the SIRIUS Dog Trainer Academy and much, much more.

However, if you would rather pay once to purchase the SIRIUS Dog Trainer Academy outright, and get lifetime access to the material, you can do so for a one-time fee of $150 using the links on this page, but only for a limited time. 

The SIRIUS Dog Trainer Academy

Take your dog training business to the next level

Dr. Dunbar taught the world's very first off-leash puppy socialization and training classes and he has been perfecting the SIRIUS Dog Training business model for the past 30 years. If you are a dog training professional, or you're thinking of becoming one, this is the course you simply must take.

The SIRIUS Academy is a structured and comprehensive course on how to run a successful dog training business. This course cuts to the chase and focuses on the essential information that you absolutely need to know in order to effectively teach people to train dogs as quickly, easily and enjoyably as possible.The full Academy consists of all 4 days of lecture, 6+ hours each, as well as substantial notes, including notes for the lectures, a Behavior Problem Solving Matrix, and the complete SIRIUS Syllabi for Puppy 1, Puppy 2, and Adult 1 classes, with week-by-week-schedules and minute-by-minute class notes. You will also get two free eBooks and 16 Behavior Blueprints which you can customize with your business information and distribute freely to clients and colleagues to aid in training and promotion.

  • You will learn to manage and promote a dog training business.
  • You will learn to use games and quantification to train and motivate people to train their dogs.
  • You will learn to solve a wide variety of dog behavior problems, using the Behavior Problem Solving Matrix
  • You will learn how to conduct dog training classes for puppies and adult dogs.
  • You will learn to assess the severity of dog biting and fighting, and how to safely devise treatment and management plan.

This online course has been approved for 21 CEUs by the CCPDT, IAABC & NADOI

What People are Saying

“Whether you're new to dog training and wondering how to get started in the business, or you've been doing it for ages (like me) and you're looking for some fresh ideas to super-charge your business, this is the very best place to get what you need. I found myself taking detailed notes for some long-term changes, and then also jotting down little nuggets of gold to go home and immediately implement into my classes or business practices…This four-day event, and yes, you MUST attend all four days, offers the attendee who already has some hands-on experience with dogs everything they need to start up their own classes. Those of us who've already been running our own classes come away with many new ideas for classroom games and exercises for both puppies and adult dogs, PLUS a comprehensive, tested plan to measure and increase our success, and to market ourselves (which we could all use help with).I am so excited to make some changes! Thanks so much for everything!”

Michelle D. (Past President of the APDT)

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

Alicia M.

“Fantastic course, lots of knowledge! Everything you could need to hold your own puppy classes of at home lessons for dogs a bit out of control in classes. Great course. ”

Jacqueline C.

“4-Day Seminar WOW!!!! I have learned so much. Validated what I have been doing right, and most importantly, taught this old dog a lot of new tricks. Thank You ”

Rick W.

Curriculum

Day 1 – Business, Promotion, People Training and Games

  • Pet Dog Training = People Training
  • Formulas for Business Success
  • Promotion: What it's All About!
  • Training People to Train Their Dogs
  • The Fork in the Road & The Bozo Game
  • Use the Force


Day 2 – Behavior Counseling

  • The 6 "Es" of Training
  • The 5 Reward-Based Training Techniques
  • Classical Conditioning and Repetitive Reinstruction
  • Dealing with Misbehavior
  • Objectivity and Quantification
  • The Behavior Problem Matrix


Day 3 – Adult Dog Training Classes and Home Training

  • Adult Dog Training Classes
  • Jazz Up & Settle Down
  • Reward Train for Good Behavior
  • Lure Reward Training
  • Super Sit, Heeling, Stays
  • Reactivity and Aggression


Day 4 – Puppy Classes and Home Training

  • Unleashing Puppy Potential
  • Ouch! Teaching Bite Inhibition
  • The Essential Puppy Class I and II
  • Triage to Compliance
  • Bungee Basics
  • Desensitization and Discrimination