How to Choose a Good Dog Trainer
Finding a good dog trainer isn't easy. There is no overarching certification organization for dog training as a career, so just [...]
VK9 Owner Education: Key Terms & Concepts
VK9 Owner Education “Behind every well-trained dog is a well-educated owner.” –Amy Pishner A big part of what we do here [...]
8 Tips for Keeping Your Dog Safe This Fourth of July
The Fourth of July is supposed to be a time of celebration, but it can quickly become a stressful experience if [...]
Training a dog that’s not food motivated
Hey guys! One of the questions we get asked a lot is "How do we train dogs that aren’t food motivated?" [...]
Marker Training: The Fundamentals of Good Communication!
Marker training uses words or sounds to communicate or signal to the dog that he is doing something correctly or incorrectly. [...]
The History of Valor
valor noun val·or \ ˈva-lər \ Definition of valor : strength of mind or spirit that enables a person to encounter danger with firmness : personal bravery [...]
The Importance of a Strong Recall
Awhile back I shared a video on Instagram where I was in the sheep pen with Havok, and I gave the [...]
Recommended Breeders
When it comes to purchasing a purebred dog, finding the right breeder is half the battle. There are thousands of breeders [...]
Rudy the Rottweiler
Rudy is a 10-month-old Rottweiler who's here for boarding & training while his owner has surgery. He's learning to focus on [...]
AKC Trick Dog Titles Offered at Valor K9 Academy
The American Kennel Club (AKC) has a new Trick Dog program! This program is for dogs that are AKC registered, enlisted with [...]