Online Dog Training Courses
DIY Courses to Master
Leash Walking & Recall.
If your dog pulls on walks, ignores you outside, or won't come when called, our online dog training courses fix exactly that.
Loose leash walking & Reliable recall course built for the average owner.
Natasha Johnson
Founder & Lead Trainer
We Don't Fix Everything
We Train What Matters
Most training programs teach dozens of commands you'll rarely use. Instead, Canine Gains focuses exclusively on the skills that determine whether your dog is a joy or a source of daily frustration: clear communication, calm walks, and reliable recall. Master these, and everything else becomes easier.
Learn Core Training SkillsThe Canine Gains Foundations Course
Every other course builds on the basic dog communication knowledge and marker training methods you get here, grounded in operant conditioning, not guesswork. Start today with free training in our Foundations Course — the prerequisite that makes everything after it click.
Perfect For
- Dogs who seem confused during training sessions
- Owners who've never used marker-based training before
- Anyone starting loose leash or recall training (this is a prerequisite)
Stop Leash PullingThe Canine Gains Loose Leash Course
End leash pulling for good. Start indoors with easy drills, progress to real-world distractions, and finally enjoy walks again. This is a structured, step-by-step dog training program, not generic tips.
Perfect For
- Dogs who pull the moment they see a distraction
- Owners who don't know when to stop, turn, or reward during walks
- Anyone who avoids busy streets or parks due to leash chaos
Build Verbal RecallCanine Gains Voice Only Recall Course
Tired of your dog ignoring you outside? Learn reward-based recall training built entirely on positive reinforcement. Proven effective and humane, start your training in low-distraction areas and build up to real-world distractions, no training tool required.
Perfect For
- Dogs who respond in the backyard but "go deaf" around distractions
- Owners who want to train with positive methods (no e-collar)
- Anyone who wants off-leash adventures but can't trust their dog yet
Perfect E-Collar RecallLearn E-Collar Recall
When voice alone isn't enough, learn responsible e-collar training from an e-collar specialist: proper stimulation levels, correct introduction, and reliable recall in any environment — without fear or pain.
Perfect For
- Owners who want ethical e-collar guidance
- Owners wanting to hike, camp, or explore without recall issues
- Anyone who needs their dog to respond at distance in high-stakes situations
Real-World Results
Each program starts indoors and guides you to higher distractions at the right pace so your dog becomes calm and reliable in the real world.
Drills & Progression
Exercises are broken into simple, repeatable steps with sets and reps that show you exactly what to practice and when to move forward.
Train At Your Own Pace
Train when it works for you, with DIY lessons that fit into your day in under 10 minutes and a mobile app for training on the go.
Real Owners.
Real Results.
Our sets and reps approach turns complicated training ideas into simple, repeatable steps you can follow with confidence.
We remove the confusion with a complete training plan and guided Drill Sheets so you know what to work on each day, in what order, and for how long.
Every program begins at home, where your dog can learn the basics in a low pressure setting, then guides you step by step into outdoor training with distractions.
This gradual approach is the key to reliable real world obedience.
We make training flexible and practical. You will learn how to integrate short, focused sessions into your daily routine so progress feels manageable.
Use the mobile app to train on the go, or print your plan if you like having something you can hold and mark up.
Trusted nationwide by dog owners who are tired of guessing and ready for a clear, reliable training system.
100% Money Back Guarantee
If you follow the training program and put our guidance into practice, but don't see meaningful progress with loose leash walking or recall within 60 days, just email us and we'll refund your purchase in full.
Need Extra Support?
Add Private CoachingTo Any Course
Some dogs need extra help. Some people learn best with one-on-one coaching from our certified dog trainer to troubleshoot challenges, refine your timing, and accelerate your progress. Pairing self-paced videos with live coaching gives you the best of both online and in-person training, still centered on loose leash walking and recall.
