What is THE ACADEMY by DGK9?

THE ACADEMY by DGK9 offers a pressure-free dog training experience with 50+ practical challenges and an extensive dictionary for a stronger partnership.

What is The Academy by DGK9?

A free public dog-information platform supported by an optional paid training extension. The website offers free, practical education on training, behaviour, breeds, gear, working dogs, and real life. Membership adds structured training tools, personalization, and team features for those who want more.

Is The Academy only for working dogs?

No. It was built with high-energy and working-line dogs in mind, but its principles can support any team seeking continued structure, thoughtful exposure and practical progression.

Is it a replacement for a professional trainer?

No. It supports continued learning and practice but does not replace individualized professional help when needed.

What comes after basic obedience?

Real-life proofing, changing environments, distance, duration, distractions, surfaces, movement, confidence and partnership. Learn about generalization and training around distractions.

What does exposure mean?

Controlled experience with environments, surfaces, sounds, people, animals, objects, motion and distractions. It does not require greeting everything. Learn more about exposure and read our guide on exposure vs forced interaction.

Do I need to train every day?

No. Useful consistency matters, but missed days do not create punishment or lost status.

Does The Academy use levels or leaderboards?

No. Progress is personal to each dog-and-handler team.

What is available on the website?

Free public resources, philosophy, guides, FAQ, community information and membership details. Explore the Academy Library.

What does the member app do?

It helps members choose a focus, explore exercises, build adaptable sessions and privately track progress.

Why are the website Library and app Library different?

The public Library explains ideas. The app Library contains practical member training tools and structured exercises.

What does one membership include?

Access to the complete member training experience without separate content tiers. Current inclusions and pricing belong on the membership page.

Yes. See our cancellation policy for details.

Where is the current price?

Current pricing is on the membership page.

Where should I begin?

Start with the training philosophy, review the core standards, then explore the Academy Library.

You can join on the sign-up page.

Where do members sign in?

Members can sign in on the sign-in page.

Academy FAQ

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Find clear answers about The Academy, its training approach, membership and how the website connects to the member app.

Questions Are Part of the Process

About The Academy

Training Approach

Website and App

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Getting Started

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The Academy

Questions Are Part of the Process

About The Academy

What is The Academy by DGK9?

Is The Academy only for working dogs?

Is it a replacement for a professional trainer?

Training Approach

What comes after basic obedience?

What does exposure mean?

Do I need to train every day?

Does The Academy use levels or leaderboards?

Website and App

What is available on the website?

What does the member app do?

Why are the website Library and app Library different?

Membership

What does one membership include?

Can I cancel?

Where is the current price?

Getting Started

Where should I begin?

How do I join?

Where do members sign in?

Contact The Academy