
Want to make ALL THIS possible for your clients? 👇

🏆 Cautious dogs becoming enthusiastic to engage in training, explore the surroundings with joy and no longer being scared of every new thing in their home
🏆 Scent work dogs becoming more efficient in their searches and confidently navigating even the most cluttered and challenging search areas
🏆 Easily excitable sport dogs becoming more level headed, focused and precise during training. No more frantic running, panting or vocalizing before the training has even begun!
🏆Dogs remaining calm even in the presence of triggers like noises, barking, other dogs.
🏆Dogs recovering quickly from stressful situations. So one bad moment doesn't dictate the whole day (or even week!). Bouncing back quickly - that's stress resilience!
Introducing...
A single training method that works on all of it. Not by targeting each behavior separately. But by going to the root - the nervous system that underlies all of it.


Movement Puzzles are pattern movement exercises where the dog moves between 2 bowls - the 2 bowl game - and does movement exercises independently from their human (no handler cues!) while moving from bowl to bowl.
The goal of these exercises is to provide dogs with an environment and structure to SAFELY - without pressure or distractions - practice things that may be difficult or challenging FOR THEM. Be it moving on elevated surfaces, stepping onto moving/tilting surfaces, move through tight spaces, run through noisy stuff, turning around in tight areas and so much more!
Because we are working with potentially scary and difficult things for the dog in front of us, Movement Puzzles are focused on the dog's choice, always giving them the option to say "No, this is too much right now", actually listening to it and making adjustments to the exercises on the go.
As a result, Movement Puzzles are a powerful training tool for BOOSTING your dog's CONFIDENCE in new situations, stress RESILIENCE, BODY AWARENESS, COORDINATION, understanding of where their bodies are in space and how to control their movements while actually in motion and running!
Plus, because these exercises include spatial orientation and sensory awareness, their TRUE SUPERPOWER lies in helping dogs FEEL GROUNDED and learn to SELF REGULATE!
And yes, Movement Puzzles are fun DIY obstacle courses that your clients can set up in their living room or garden, using the equipment they can (mostly) find at home 😉

Here's what dog trainers are saying about Movement Puzzles™:



However, not all "puzzles" are created equal!
Trainers often watch Movement Puzzles™, think they understand them, and start teaching them - but miss the essential elements that make them work. This here is just one example of two similar looking exercises. One delivers the results, the other doesn't 👇
Not a Movement Puzzle™
Dog is tense and rushing, trying to get to the other bowl as soon as possible.
Result: no impulse control, no self regulation.
Looks like fun... but no behavioral benefits that Movement Puzzles are capable of giving. We've tested it!

A true Movement Puzzle™
The dog is relaxed. Movement is calmer and controlled, no rushing.
Builds impulse control and self regulation.
This is an exercise that will give you behavioral benefits.



However, that’s not all!
You may be very knowledgeable about Movement Puzzles.
Know all the how-to’s of teaching these exercises to the dogs.
Know exactly what makes them work and what to avoid...
But if your clients can’t see how it will help them or the point of doing this exercise...
or if THEY think it’s just the matter of getting their dog through an obstacle course...
and every time you show them a Movement Puzzle exercise, they reply with “Yeah, but I just want a well behaved pet dog” or “I just want to do nosework” (or any other sport you teach)
They won’t be getting the results, you won’t be able to fill your classes or help them the way you know you can!


For a long time people kept asking for a Movement Puzzles trainers' program and I kept saying "no". Because after having set up 2 dog training businesses, I though setting up your own classes would be easy!
Because I was already on the other side, I knew the steps to do it!
But when I finally listened, here's what I heard:
“I don't know how to set these exercises up in a group class. I have limited space and equipment”
“I have dogs with behavior challenges in my classes. I don't know how to adjust the exercises for them”
“I can't get enough clients to make it financially viable”
“I don't know what exercises should be included in my first classes”
“I don't know how to reach more people or how to offer these classes to my existing students”


Here’s what nobody tells you when you become a dog trainer: the training part is the easy part. The hard part is figuring out how to price your classes so they’re actually worth your time.
How to attract enough clients to make it viable.
How to structure your sessions so you’re not reinventing the wheel every week.
How to build something that doesn’t depend entirely on you being available every hour of every day.
Most trainers figure this out slowly, expensively, and alone. Many never fully figure it out at all - and quietly burn out doing work they love.
Which takes us to the 3rd pillar...






🙋♀️ You’re a force-free, positive reinforcement dog trainer - whether you’re just starting out or have years of experience
🙋🏼♂️ You want to add a powerful, versatile method to your toolkit that works across your entire client base - from anxious rescue dogs to high-drive sport dogs
🙋🏽♂️ You’re ready to run your own classes, help more clients, and build a business that’s sustainable long term
🙋♀️ You’re new to Movement Puzzles and want to learn it properly from the ground up - or you’ve already seen what Movement Puzzles can do and you’re ready to go pro with it
🙋🏼♂️ You’re good at the training part - but the business side feels harder than it should. Pricing, filling classes, getting clients, making it financially sustainable. You know you should be earning more for the work you put in, but the structures aren’t there yet.
❌ This course is NOT a fit for you if :
- You’re looking for a finished, fully packaged course - PRO is growing with its founding members and that’s part of the deal
- You want a quick fix or a done-for-you business - this takes real commitment and real work
- You train with punishment or force-based methods









For questions or help with enrolling send an email: support@themovingcanine.com
A lesson plan for your course... created by Mari! Take all the guesswork out of your first Movement Puzzles course. What exercises to include, in what order, what exercises to do in each class. All done for you, ready to use!

Get downloadable and editable student handout PDFs. All prepared for you to use as they are or adjust to your specific needs!
Foundations class PDFs already included. Advanced class PDFs coming soon!
Imagine the time this will save you - not having to do your own handouts

Want to know how many class cycles you can run per year? How many groups you need to meet your revenue goal? How to price your classes?
I've got you with these simple to use calculators that will help you double check your numbers and make sure your plan is viable long term!

Have your business featured on The Moving Canine website, "Find a Trainer" page.
So that clients interested in Movement Puzzles can find you more easily! And people who visit our homepage within our campaigns, will see your information right there!

When I first created this program, I didn't really expect the community part to be so valuable.... But it's a real game changer! Yes, the community is included in the core program. But the ideas that you'll get from there deserve a separate mention here in the bonuses.
Whenever we work on the exercises, it's mind blowing what ideas come up in the community and how much fun it is to imagine all the ways you can elevate your own classes!
I believe we have a generation of the most awesome dog training classes emerging from there!



I will be available on our course platform Circle 5 days a week (Monday-Friday) to answer any question you have. You will generally get a reply to your question within 24 hours on working days. We also have weekly live sessions where we discuss any questions that you have and want to brainstorm together.
Yes, that's exactly what the support is for!
Yes, we will include instructions for creating a safe training environment for dogs who may be struggling with specific challenges like guarding their resources or not feeling comfortable near new humans or dogs. There will also be troubleshooting guides for shy/easily excitable dogs and slow eaters! We ask you to provide us with the list of more common behavior challenges you see in your classes, so we can provide the most relevant guidelines in this program.
It depends on where you are right now with your own Movement Puzzles training and how comfortable you feel with your understanding of the exercises. Many PRO members have already been in Movement Puzzles Academy for a while and they can usually start teaching classes very quickly after joining the PRO program. The first lesson plans are already available for you to start using with your own clients. If Movement Puzzles are brand new to you AND you are an action taker, then you can most likely start teaching them in your classes in 4-5 months time.
Yes. Inside PRO you get access to both - Movement Puzzles Academy and Movement Puzzles PRO. If you are new to Movement Puzzles then I recommend starting with Movement Puzzles Academy materials first as this contains all the important information on how to actually do these exercises.
Once you feel comfortable and feel like you can take on more new information on how to teach these exercises to others, then start working on PRO exercises parallel to Movement Puzzles Academy.
Then why join PRO now? Because right now you can join as a founding member, get lifetime access and join at a lot lower investment level that won't be available anymore when the PRO program grows!
Yes, there will be a Movement Puzzles trainer certificate. Movement Puzzles trainer certificate is included for all the PRO members at no extra cost. The certificate will be application based and it will become available at the end of 2026.
However, to me this program doesn't end with you getting a certificate. I want to create this program in a way that will support you also once you do have your certificate - because challenges of running your own classes don't end there. I know so many amazing trainers who got a training certificate, but never started teaching classes because figuring out the logistics and troubleshooting client cases was too much and they felt alone. I don't want this for you and the main idea of this program is to support you in starting and running your own classes. Which is why I say that this isn't just a certification program. It's a trainer support program.
As a PRO member you can start teaching Movement Puzzles before you've finished the trainer certificate. That's one of the reasons why I wanted to create this PRO program - that you get the resources and support that you need in order to start your own classes and offer the best possible experience to your clients. You can start doing this before you've gotten a certificate and I'll be there to help you out.
No. As a PRO member your business will be featured as Movement Puzzles PRO Member. Once you get the trainer certificate your business will be featured as Certified Movement Puzzles Trainer.
Founding members get lifetime access to everything that will be added to the PRO program at no extra cost. This means you'll get all the content, upgrades and future additions without paying anything extra, just get the founding member lifetime access pass now :)
Yes, definitely. We actually already have a couple of members using this program with the help of Google Translate. Most of the course materials are written contents and pre-recorded videos like the familiar format from Movement Puzzles course. If you tell me that you are using a translator, then I make sure to give you written feedback on your exercises, so you can translate it. We also have live sessions in this program that may be trickier to navigate. My plan is to provide you with a transcript as well as a replay after the live session, so that you can translate the information provided in the video.
We are planning to apply for CEU approval from CCPDT and IAABC once the majority of the course is finished. Fingers crossed it will be approved! 🤞
Movement Puzzles PRO is a HUGE course that will include all the resources, tools and support for setting up and running your own Movement Puzzles courses. However, the course is only partially ready and develops based on the feedback from the students. That way I can create something that is truly helpful FOR YOU! Not just what I think you should know, but what you actually need in order to get your classes up and running.
This means there is a lot more content planned! And you will be joining as a "founding member" - someone, who is ready to jump in now, join with a significant discount from the final price, and gradually get all the new tools and resources as they are released.
Inside the course you will find all the exercise how-to instructions, Movement Puzzles theory and everything you need to start your own Movement Puzzles foundations classes. All these materials are already there, ready to be put into action by you!
We do not claim to solve any dog's problem behaviors with our training. Problem behaviors should always be consulted with a canine behaviorist.
We make no guarantees or claims as to the success of any user or our programs. Each individual is unique and their abilities are unique to them. The aim is that we provide support and training to allow you to better use Movement Puzzles and start offering your own Movement Puzzles classes to your clients.
All training provided will be general information and guidance and will not be bespoke advice. We are not responsible for any action or inaction which you take as a result of the information within our services. We are not responsible for any financial loss or gain that you make while using our services. You remain responsible for your own actions and decisions!
We are not responsible for any loss of opportunity or any investments which you make. No content in our services should be construed as veterinary advice, whether mental or physical. No content in our services should be construed as financial or business advice.