I almost didn’t write this DIYK9 Complete Training System review at all.
Not because the bundle isn’t real.
Or because the price is hidden.
Or because something about it felt shady.
It’s because two of the five courses inside this $1997 package use methods I don’t recommend on this site.
I had to decide whether to skip the review entirely or actually deal with that honestly.
I decided honesty wins.
So here’s the whole picture:
What’s genuinely in this bundle.
What it actually costs once you do real math instead of marketing math.
And which two courses I’d tell you to think twice about before you click Buy.
Police K9 Handler Methods, Force-Free vs. E-Collar & Buying Strategy
DIYK9 offers strong, well-produced training courses taught by former police K9 handler Garret Wing. Three courses (Puppy Essentials, Obedience 101, The Perfect Walk) use genuine positive reinforcement methods and cost $991 individually. The remaining two (Leashed, Unleashed) use leash-pressure and e-collar techniques. Buy individually unless you want all five.
DIYK9 provides well-produced courses by ex-police K9 handler Garret Wing, where 3 core courses (Puppy Essentials, Obedience 101, The Perfect Walk costing $991 total individually) rely on positive reinforcement, while the other 2 (Leashed, Unleashed) incorporate leash-pressure and e-collar methods.
Puppy Essentials, Obedience 101, and The Perfect Walk rely purely on reward-based techniques to build foundation behaviors without pressure.
Leashed and Unleashed utilize balanced training tools including leash pressure and electronic collar conditioning for off-leash distance control.
What’s Actually in the Bundle
This DIYK9 Complete Training System review starts with the full, honest inventory, because most bundle-pages bury the details that actually matter.
Covers potty training, crate training, and biting control using food-lure methods.
Core commands like sit, stay, heel, and recall using food lures and hand signals.
Focuses specifically on loose-leash walking techniques without force or corrections.
On-leash obedience using leash-pressure techniques. Markets itself as needing “no food luring.”
Off-leash reliability using an electronic training collar.
DIYK9’s Complete Training System bundles five courses for $1997, three of which (Puppy Essentials, Obedience 101, The Perfect Walk) use force-free, food-lure based methods, while the other two (Leashed, Unleashed! 5-Step E-Collar) rely on leash-pressure and electronic collar techniques instead.
Why Leashed and Unleashed Don’t Get a Recommendation Here
This section exists because this DIYK9 Complete Training System review would be dishonest without it.
- Leashed teaches on-leash obedience through leash-pressure technique, and its own marketing states it needs “no food luring necessary.” That’s a different training philosophy than reward-based methods, not just a stylistic difference.
- Unleashed! 5-Step E-Collar uses an electronic collar to build off-leash reliability, delivering an electric stimulus to correct or cue behavior.
A 2014 peer-reviewed study published in PLOS ONE by researchers at the University of Lincoln compared dogs trained with e-collars against dogs trained with reward-based methods.
E-collar-trained dogs spent significantly more time tense, yawned more often, and showed less interaction with their environment than dogs trained without e-collars.
A 2014 peer-reviewed study in PLOS ONE found that dogs trained with e-collars showed significantly more tension, more yawning, and less environmental engagement than dogs trained with reward-based methods, a real, checkable finding rather than a general opinion about e-collar training.
According to the ASPCA’s official position statement on training methods, humane training makes primary use of lures and rewards rather than methods that inflict unnecessary distress or discomfort, the same standard this site holds every course it recommends to.
This doesn’t mean Leashed or Unleashed can’t work for some dogs and owners.
It means this site’s editorial position is force-free training first, and these two courses fall outside that standard.
If you’re comfortable with e-collar or leash-pressure methods, that’s your call to make, but you should make it with the actual research in front of you, not just marketing copy.
The Bundle Math, What $1997 Really Buys
This is the part most bundle reviews skip entirely, and it’s the core of this DIYK9 Complete Training System review.
- Buying the 3 force-free courses individually: $297 + $397 + $297 = $991 ($891.90 with code VIMLESH)
- Buying the full 5-course bundle: $1997 ($1797.30 with code VIMLESH)
- Difference: Roughly $900 to $1006, depending on the discount, close to the combined price of Leashed ($397) and Unleashed ($697) minus a modest bundle discount.
The three force-free courses inside DIYK9’s Complete Training System—Puppy Essentials, Obedience 101, and The Perfect Walk—cost $991 combined if purchased individually, compared to $1997 for the full five-course bundle that also includes two non-force-free courses.
If you specifically want the force-free training approach and have no interest in Leashed or Unleashed, buying those three courses individually saves real money and avoids paying for content you won’t use.
The bundle only makes financial sense if you genuinely want all five courses, including the e-collar course.
What’s the Premium Membership Actually Worth
The bundle includes 30 days of free Premium Membership, which is a genuine added-value component worth understanding before you decide.
- Weekly live Q&A sessions with Garret Wing and certified trainers.
- A “Zero to Hero” progress-tracking course.
- Over 75 hours of Q&A vault content from past sessions.
- Early access to future course releases.
The 30-day free Premium Membership included with DIYK9’s bundle provides weekly live Q&A access, a progress-tracking course, and over 75 hours of archived Q&A content, real added value only if the live sessions are actually used during the trial period.
This is a real perk if you’ll actually use the live-call access during the 30 days.
If you tend to let free trials lapse unused, don’t count this as bundle value you’ll actually capture.
Who Should Buy the Full Bundle
- You genuinely want all five courses, including e-collar training for off-leash reliability, and you’re comfortable with that method after reading the research above.
- You have multiple training goals at once—foundational puppy skills, leash behavior, and off-leash control—and want everything in one purchase.
- You’ll actually use the 30-day Premium Membership, especially the live Q&A access.
The DIYK9 Complete Training System bundle makes sense for owners who want e-collar-based off-leash training specifically, in addition to the site’s force-free courses, and who will use the included 30-day Premium Membership rather than letting it go unused.
For readers who only want the force-free approach, read our guide on positive reinforcement dog training for beginners.
Who Should Skip It
- You only want force-free training. Buy the three individual courses instead and save $1006 you’d otherwise spend on methods you won’t use.
- You’re uncomfortable with e-collar training after reading the cited research above. That discomfort is a legitimate reason to skip Unleashed specifically.
- Your dog has genuine aggression or reactivity beyond basic disobedience. That needs an in-person certified behaviorist’s assessment, not any video-based course, force-free or otherwise.
Important Guidance on E-Collar Training
If you choose to use an e-collar despite the scientific research cited above, your dog’s safety and psychological welfare must remain the top priority:
ℹ️ Important Reader Disclaimer
PawWellCare Editorial TransparencyFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is the DIYK9 Complete Training System bundle worth $1997?
It depends on which courses you actually want. If you want all five courses, including e-collar training, the bundle offers good value with the included Premium Membership. If you only want force-free training, buying Puppy Essentials, Obedience 101, and The Perfect Walk separately for $991 is the more cost-effective choice.
Does the bundle include e-collar training?
Yes. The bundle includes Unleashed! 5-Step E-Collar, which teaches off-leash reliability using an electronic training collar. A 2014 PLOS ONE study found e-collar-trained dogs showed more tension and less environmental engagement than dogs trained with reward-based methods.
Are all five courses in the bundle positive reinforcement-based?
No. Puppy Essentials, Obedience 101, and The Perfect Walk use force-free, food-lure methods. Leashed and Unleashed use leash pressure and e-collar techniques, so the bundle includes two distinct training philosophies.
What’s included in the free Premium Membership?
The 30-day Premium Membership includes weekly live Qu0026amp;A sessions with Garret Wing and certified trainers, a u0022Zero to Herou0022 progress-tracking course, 75+ hours of archived Qu0026amp;A content, and early access to future course releases.
Can I buy just the force-free courses instead of the full bundle?
Yes. Puppy Essentials, Obedience 101, and The Perfect Walk are available individually and cost $991 combined. If you don’t want Leashed or Unleashed, this is the more economical option.
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Why I Almost Didn’t Write This, Final Thoughts
I said it at the start.
I almost skipped this DIYK9 Complete Training System review entirely, because reviewing a bundle that includes methods I don’t personally recommend felt like walking a line.
What I landed on is this: hiding the bundle’s existence doesn’t help anyone, and neither does pretending all five courses share the same philosophy when they genuinely don’t.
The honest version of this review is the useful one.
Three things to take with you.
- Three of five courses are genuinely force-free, and they’re already reviewed individually on this site. If that’s all you want, the math favors buying them separately.
- The e-collar and leash-pressure courses aren’t wrong to exist, but they don’t match this site’s recommended approach. The research cited above is real and checkable, not just a preference.
- The 30-day Premium Membership only has value if you’ll actually use it. Don’t count it as savings if live Q&A calls aren’t something you’ll show up for.
For the complete force-free foundation this site builds every recommendation around, read our guide on positive reinforcement dog training for beginners.
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