Training Programs
The K9 Training Institute is a social impact organization that was formed to improve the relationship that dog owners around the world have with their pets.
We teach a large number of dog owners every year on the very best ways to train their dogs based on our own research on animal behavior.We are especially passionate about training rescued dogs and giving them a second chance at finding a loving and caring family.
The k9 Training Institute trainers
Dr. Alexa Diaz
Alexa has a PhD in animal behavior and has trained service dogs for more than 20 years. She used to work with one of the only 2 nationally recognized service dog training organizations in the US and during that time, she used to train service dogs for assisting people with hearing or mobility issues as well as therapy dogs for helping kids who were on the autistic spectrum or had special needs. She has also published research in 2 scientific journals.Eric Presnall
Before working with the K9 Training Institute, Eric was the host of the hit Animal Planet TV show “Who Let the Dogs Out”.The show went searching for the coolest and most well-trained dogs in the U.S. – skateboarding dogs, surfing dogs, service dogs, etc.His role was to judge the trainers in terms of how well their dogs were trained, while working with Hollywood stars who were also animal rights activists (like Betty White, Greg Kinnear, etc.)Get K9-TI's TRAINING WORKSHOP for FREE with each purchase
Ever wondered how service dogs form such an extraordinary bond with their human partners? Here’s a hint: Unlike what you might hear in free online dog training videos, their trainers do NOT start with vocal commands like “sit” or “stay”.
Starting with these verbal commands that most people learn from YouTube videos or $10 training books is one of the biggest mistakes owners make.The science of animal behavior tells us that the best way to train dogs is by using body language – not verbal commands.For the first time ever, K9-TI’s free workshop will reveal the secrets of the service dog training industry, so that you too can train your dog to become as obedient as a service dog.The workshop is conducted by Dr. Alexa Diaz, Ph.D., one of the most respected service dog trainers in the United States, and Eric Presnall, host of the Animal Planet TV show “Who Let the Dogs Out”.
