Valor K9 Academy® Online — Resources
Your dog’s success starts with the right tools, knowledge, and guidance. This page is your one-stop resource hub for everything you need to care for, train, and connect with your dog.
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1. Recommended Equipment
We’ve compiled the gear we use personally and with our clients — from leashes and collars to training tools. Every item here has been tested for durability, safety, and effectiveness.
Examples include:
- Collars & harnesses
- Leashes & long lines
- Clickers & training tools
- Crates & beds
All links are affiliate links to help support the free content we provide. You only pay the standard retail price.
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HAPPY AND HEALTHY
2. Nutrition & Food
A healthy dog starts with a healthy diet. These are the foods, supplements, and feeding strategies we personally trust and recommend:
Examples include:
- Raw & cooked diets for optimal health
- High-quality kibble options
- Supplements for skin, coat, and
We share these because we genuinely use them with our own dogs — not just to sell.
3. Expand Your Knowledge with Amy Pishner’s Book
The Puppy Head Start – a complete guide to selecting, raising, and training the puppy of your dreams! Published through Post Hill Press and distributed by Simon & Schuster, this book helps you learn proven techniques, avoid common mistakes, and give your puppy the best start possible.
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4. Free Training Resources
Training your dog doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Here are some free tips and videos to get you started:
- Basic Obedience Foundations — 5-minute daily exercises for puppies and adults
- Recall Practice — How to get your dog to come every time
- Leash Manners — Stop pulling and enjoy stress-free walks
Why These Resources Matter
The dog training world is full of opinions, products, and conflicting advice. These resources are here to cut through the noise and give you recommendations you can trust.
Everything on this page is based on real-world experience, not trends. We use these tools and techniques with our own dogs and with the thousands of dogs we’ve trained — from family pets to working dogs. If it’s listed here, it’s because it has proven to be safe, effective, and practical.
Our goal is simple: to help you spend less time guessing and more time building a calm, healthy, well-trained dog. These resources support you with clear guidance so you can make confident, informed decisions every step of the way.
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