The Art of Dog Training: Discover Elke Boxoen’s D.D.A Method


Have you experienced the brilliance of Elke Boxoen’s freestyle programs?
Winner Crufts 2020

Or perhaps you've been lucky enough to hear her teach about dog training? Last summer, I had the incredible opportunity to attend a dog training camp where Elke, founder of the Dogz Devotion Academy, was one of the instructors. Her unique D.D.A Method of communication and training captivated me—and the dogs!

Now, you have the chance to learn from this extraordinary trainer firsthand. Join this webinar and discover the techniques and insights behind the D.D.A Method that make Elke Boxoen a true standout in the world of dog training!

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Elke Boxoen is a highly accomplished dog trainer and dog dancer from Belgium. She has been active in the field of dog dancing for over 15 years and has earned several prestigious accolades, including becoming the European Champion in 2016 and the World Champion in Freestyle Dog Dancing in 2017, both with the ET routine. 

Additionally, Elke secured the World Title in 2019 and won Crufts in 2020 with the Mirror routine, Once Upon a Time.

One of her standout performances, Once Upon a Time, showcases her incredible bond with her dog, Jessy, and has gone viral for its creativity and precision​.

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Elke's training philosophy emphasizes relationship-based methods, focusing on building trust and communication between the handler and the dog. She is known for her modern, hands-off training techniques, which prioritize the well-being of the animals. In addition to her success in dog dancing, Elke has extensive experience working with both dogs and horses, a passion she cultivated while growing up on a farm​

To share her knowledge, Elke founded the Dogz Devotion Academy, where she teaches her unique D.D.A. method. This approach integrates her expertise in animal behavior, storytelling through performance, and innovative training techniques, helping others achieve harmony and connection with their dogs​

​If you'd like to explore more about her work, you can follow her through the Dogz Devotion Academy's website or on social media.

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This is a recording of the webinar held February 20, 2025.  


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