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The Top Dog Academy is filled with TONS of dog training content, but if you can't find what you're looking for we will make sure you get the help you need.

  • 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

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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 the material separately, it would total well over $1,500!

  • 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

Our Methods

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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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 initially joined the family business 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 his 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, including experienced, new, and prospective professional dog trainers. You don't need to have any previous experience with training dogs, but if you do have experience, you'll still find plenty of exciting and useful content.

  • Are any of your courses approved for Continued Education?

    Yes, many of our seminars and workshops are approved for Continued Education credits by the CCPDT, IAABC, and others.

  • 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 this page. It's below the "Welcome to Dunbar Academy" video and above the "30-Day Money-Back Guarantee"

  • 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.