Foundations Course

Lay the Foundation For All Of Your Training

Get instant access to kickstart your dog's success with our free Training Foundations Course! This course provides you with a step-by-step system for building communication, motivation, and consistency.

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Why Start with The Foundations Course?

Every paid course requires marker training. Without it, your dog won't understand "Yes" (reward coming), "Get it" (go find the treat), or "Break" (you're done). These markers are how you communicate clearly, and they're the foundation for loose leash walking, recall, and every skill you'll ever teach.

This course teaches you how to deliver treats with purpose, how to time your markers perfectly, and how to structure 10-minute daily sessions that actually stick.

Dog owner training their dog outdoors
Dog training outdoors

Course Highlights

This Course Is Perfect For...

Owners New to Training

You've never used marker-based training and need to start with the absolute basics before tackling leash pulling or recall.

Dogs Who Don't Listen

Your dog looks at you blankly during training sessions because they don't understand what you're asking - they need a clear yes/no system.

Owners With Busy Schedules

You have 30 minutes per day max and need a system that works in your living room before progressing outside.

Anyone Purchasing Our Courses

This is the required prerequisite - our paid courses won't work without marker training skills.

What You'll Learn

Training Starts With A Strong Foundation.

What's Included

Everything You Get For Free

We give you step-by-step tools to stay consistent and make training easy:

  • Instant access to video tutorials that bring it all to life.

  • Step-by-step Drill Sheets that use sets & reps to break down what you should practice and when.

  • A Progress Tracker & Training Journal so you can document your wins!

  • Extra tips and tricks to make sure these behaviors stick for life.

Course materials — video tutorials, drill sheets, and progress tracker on device mockups

Real Owners.
Real Results.

I was so surprised at how responsive my dog was to the Canine Gains training techniques!

Nancy G.

It really surprised me how much Canine Gains' training correlated with working out - every exercise was broken down into easy to follow repetitions of the basic movements!

Maile K.

The Canine Gains program was very easy, and I was surprised at how quickly I saw results.

Rob F.

I never realized how responsive my dog would be to the "Yes!" cue, but once he learned it, our walks took on a whole new vibe - like he was looking for us and paying more attention to where we were and what we were doing!

Audra S.

I think the repetition is really good for owners because it helped me learn faster, and helped me stay consistent with my dog.

Shanae D.

Who we can help

Owners who want to develop a deeper relationship with their dog by training together.

Owners committed to training and willing to follow a structured, proven system.

Owners who want more trust, freedom, and confidence with their dog.

Anyone done hopping between methods and looking for lasting results.

Who we can't help

Owners expecting immediate change & who are unwilling to accept that progress is gradual, dog-dependent, and built over time.

People unwilling to adjust how they handle or communicate with their dog.

Owners who aren't willing to consistently reinforce command follow-through and maintain clear, reliable boundaries.

Dogs with significant behavioral challenges (reactivity or agression) that require individualized, in-person support.

Your Questions Answered

Your Training Starts Here.

Your Training Starts Here.