Not wanting in home training? Want to try yourself? DIY Plus Program

Go beyond the basics and start building reliable real-world manners.

The Nova K9 Academy DIY Plus Program is an 8-week self-guided training program for owners who want more than basic commands. You'll build on foundational obedience while introducing impulse control, household manners, place work, and training around real-world distractions.

You'll work on:

• Engagement & handler focus

• Sit & down

• Stay

• Come/recall

• Loose-leash walking

• Place & settle

• Leave it

• Drop it

• Waiting at doors & for food

• Public distraction training

• Proofing known commands

• Building reliability in different environments

The guide walks you through each behavior step by step, including how to introduce the skill, reward correctly, increase difficulty, recognize when your dog is ready to progress, and troubleshoot common problems.

Perfect for: Owners who want a well-mannered dog at home AND stronger obedience when distractions are present.

Format: Digital PDF • 8-Week Program • Train Anywhere • Lifetime Reference

This is a self-guided digital program and does not include private training sessions.