SEE HOW THE COURSE WORKS
A short welcome from Dr. Aldin Dautovic: what the course covers, how the lessons are set up, and how to get started with your new puppy or newly adopted dog.
New puppy or newly adopted rescue dog? Start here.
The foundation for a well-trained dog, from new puppy or newly adopted dog into real obedience.
We like to begin with puppies, but not every dog comes to us as a puppy. Most of the dogs we work with in Seattle are rescues, and we'd love to help set you up for success. K9 Fundamentals is a self-paced online course in reward-based skills, markers, engagement, management, and boundaries, with practical demos from Everyday K9 Solutions. Obedience-intensive demos are being filmed now and will be added as they're ready.
Raising the Standard. Deepening the Bond. Giving Dogs the Freedom They Deserve.
Enroll — Founding $249
Founding price for the first 50 members, through October 31st.
Standard price: $299 after the founding window. Optional standard-only plan: 2 payments of $159 ($318 total).
Checkout opens after submission. Training education only; not veterinary advice.
For you if
- A new puppy (roughly 8 weeks to 6 months) or a newly adopted dog of any age who's new to your home, including adolescents (about 6 to 18 months)
- You want structured, reward-based training
- You prefer self-paced video you can rewatch
- You want professional guidance at home
- You want a foundation that leads into real obedience
Not for you if
Your dog has a bite history, aggression, or serious reactivity. Start with an in-person assessment or private training instead. Book a Canine Discovery Call to find the right next step: https://www.everydayk9solutions.com/book-appointment/
You are looking for veterinary, medical, or nutritional advice
WHAT'S INSIDE NOW
Start training today with the lessons that are live now. New modules are added as they are filmed.
Welcome & Orientation: course intro, meet your instructor, equipment, and how to get more help
Management & Socialization: set your new puppy or adopted dog up to succeed at home and out in the world
Motivation, Rewards & Engagement: build a dog who wants to work with you
Communication & Learning Theory: the marker system, taught with real demos
Luring, Shaping & Handler Mechanics: teach sit, down, stand and more
Leash Skills & Handling Drills, plus Play Development (tug and play rules)
Being filmed now: obedience-intensive demos, added as they're ready
Access to the K9 Fundamentals Community: connect with local dog owners to train together, set up play dates, and meet up in person.
A DOG WHO KNOWS HOW TO LISTEN, AND AN OWNER WHO KNOWS HOW TO TEACH
Good behavior doesn't happen by accident. In this course you learn the same foundations used at Everyday K9 Solutions: manage the environment so bad habits don't get practiced, build engagement so your dog wants to work with you, and use clear markers so your dog knows exactly when it got it right. Every concept is shown with real dogs, so you can see it before you try it.
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Dr. Aldin Dautovic is a professional dog trainer and the founder of Everyday K9 Solutions LLC in the Edmonds/Seattle, Washington area. His training is practical, evidence-based, clear, and built around the bond between dog and owner. Most of the dogs he works with in Seattle are rescues. Throughout the lessons, you'll watch him train real puppies, including Vyra and Cosmo, Belgian Malinois puppies, along with his adult Dutch Shepherd, Kronos.
Dr. Dautovic is a professional dog trainer, not a veterinarian.
Google Reviews
From in-person and virtual training clients
“We had an amazing experience with Dr Aldin. He is incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and supportive throughout the entire process. Our puppy made noticeable progress quickly, and we learned so many helpful techniques to continue the training at home.”
“Aldin has been working with Remy since he was 6 months old, and we’ve seen so much growth from 6 to 10 months. … He taught us not only what to do, but why, which helped us build a much stronger connection with Remy.”
“I’ve seen such an incredible transformation in Reese’s behavior, focus, and confidence since we started training. More importantly, our bond has grown stronger because I now understand how to work with her in a way that sets her up for success.”
“The curriculum was balanced, placing an equally strong emphasis on dog psychology and play/fun. Fergie is much more engaged now and understands what I’m asking of her …”
“Training is hard work, no doubt about it, but our dog absolutely LOVES it — and honestly, that makes all the difference. Seeing him engaged and excited during sessions keeps us motivated to stay consistent.”
“Instead of just giving us a list of commands and telling us what to do, he taught us how to actually think like a dog and put ourselves in Bunny’s shoes. He explained the ‘why’ behind every behavior and technique.”
“Prior to training, I could not walk my dog outside due to her pulling too hard on the leash and being nervous around people. After 10 sessions, Tsuki and I are now enjoying our walks outside and sitting at cafe patios 😊.”
“What stood out to us was his ability to break down Banjo’s behavior improvement into progressive achievable steps and taught us practical tools to reinforce the right behaviors ourselves.”
