Step-By-Step Tutorials
This program includes step-by-step tutorials on how to teach and build each command to your dog. It will also include tips and directions for those moments you may feel like your dog isn't "getting it".
Transfer Training to Real Life
Transferring your dog's training from sessions to real life can be a challenge. This program will provide deep-dive directions on exactly how to build your dog's training to begin working around distractions.
Bonus Commands
While every dog should know the foundational commands, I wanted to also share commands that can elevate your dog's training and apply an additional level of safety to their lives.
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Intro Videos
- What is Choice Based Training and What You Will Need to Know Before Starting Free preview
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Appropriate vs. Inappropriate Reinforcement
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The 3 D's of Dog Training
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What Are Continuous & Terminal Markers
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What is Proper Socialization
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How to Work With Multiple Dogs
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Training For Real Life
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Leave It
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Introducing the Leave It Command
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Challenging the Command vs. Behavior
- Transferring to Real-Life Triggers Free preview
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Important Notes & Reminders
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The Foundation of Off-leash Behaviors
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Real-Life Training Oppertunity
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Recall
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Introducing the Recall Command
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Introducing Recalls Off of Distractions
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Transferring your recall outside and against distractions
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Important Notes & Reminders
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Heel
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Reinforcement Zone Game
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Redirect Game
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Important Notes & Reminders
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Place
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Introducing the Place command
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Teaching an Implied Down
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Introducing Distractions
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Important Notes & Reminders
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Introducing the Mindset
- Utilizing Place with Guests at the door Free preview
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Additional Commands
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Boundaries at Front Door and Car Door
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Boundaries with Multiple Dogs
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Switch
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Drop It
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Touch
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Under
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Real Stories, Real Results: Transform Your Dog’s Behavior with Foundational Four Online Program
See how dog owners like you have transformed their dogs' behaviors through the Foundational Four online program. Ready to start your own dog's transformation? Check out their stories and sign up today!
Our experience with Taylor has been absolutely amazing. Her Foundational Four program has been incredibly helpful for our two dogs. We've faced some challenges with reactivity and walking on a leash, but the "leave it" game and heel command have been so easy to teach, thanks to this program. I've witnessed incredible changes in my dogs. Taylor is a fantastic teacher who explains everything with great clarity in her videos. Additionally, we have taken some virtual sessions with her, and aside from being the nicest person, she has helped us understand as much as possible about how to address our dogs' behaviors. Life with our dogs has improved tremendously since we met Taylor. I couldn't be more thankful. I truly hope that anyone facing challenges with their dogs gets the opportunity to join this program.
Columbia
We recently completed the Foundational Four virtual program with Proper Paws Dog Training, and it was exactly what we needed. The course covered recall, leave it, heel, place, and additional commands—all in a way that was practical, easy to follow, and flexible to our pace. What really stood out was the quality of the video content. Each lesson was clearly explained, demonstrated with real-life examples, and even included troubleshooting tips for when things didn’t go perfectly (which they rarely do with dogs!). We especially appreciated that Taylor didn’t edit out the “mess ups”—seeing those moments made the training feel honest and approachable, not just another overly polished program. Taylor has a gift for teaching—clear, encouraging, and super responsive to questions. Plus, having lifetime access to the videos means we can revisit any skill we need to reinforce as we go. If you’re looking for a dog training program that is effective, realistic, and genuinely supportive, I highly recommend Proper Paws and Taylor’s Foundational Four. It gave us the tools and confidence to keep moving forward in our training journey.
Atlanta, Georgia
We have absolutely loved the online program! It’s very easy to understand and apply. We’re already seeing huge improvement with our standard poodle and no longer dreading walks since we have learned “heel”. Taylor goes above and beyond to help her clients, and it’s been a great experience working with her!
Madison, Wisconsin
Our experience with Taylor has been absolutely amazing. Her Foundational Four program has been incredibly helpful for our two dogs. We've faced some challenges with reactivity and walking on a leash, but the "leave it" game and heel command have been so easy to teach, thanks to this program. I've witnessed incredible changes in my dogs. Taylor is a fantastic teacher who explains everything with great clarity in her videos. Additionally, we have taken some virtual sessions with her, and aside from being the nicest person, she has helped us understand as much as possible about how to address our dogs' behaviors. Life with our dogs has improved tremendously since we met Taylor. I couldn't be more thankful. I truly hope that anyone facing challenges with their dogs gets the opportunity to join this program.
Columbia
We have absolutely loved the online program! It’s very easy to understand and apply. We’re already seeing huge improvement with our standard poodle and no longer dreading walks since we have learned “heel”. Taylor goes above and beyond to help her clients, and it’s been a great experience working with her!
Madison, Wisconsin
We recently completed the Foundational Four virtual program with Proper Paws Dog Training, and it was exactly what we needed. The course covered recall, leave it, heel, place, and additional commands—all in a way that was practical, easy to follow, and flexible to our pace. What really stood out was the quality of the video content. Each lesson was clearly explained, demonstrated with real-life examples, and even included troubleshooting tips for when things didn’t go perfectly (which they rarely do with dogs!). We especially appreciated that Taylor didn’t edit out the “mess ups”—seeing those moments made the training feel honest and approachable, not just another overly polished program. Taylor has a gift for teaching—clear, encouraging, and super responsive to questions. Plus, having lifetime access to the videos means we can revisit any skill we need to reinforce as we go. If you’re looking for a dog training program that is effective, realistic, and genuinely supportive, I highly recommend Proper Paws and Taylor’s Foundational Four. It gave us the tools and confidence to keep moving forward in our training journey.
Atlanta, Georgia
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MEET THE TRAINER
Hi! I'm Taylor Frank. As a trainer, I utilize a method called Choice-based training. This is game-based training in conjunction with positive reinforcement to teach your dog how to make the choices we want them to make. Over the last two decades of training dogs (and humans), there are two primary struggles that I’ve noticed owners face when working with their dogs: 1. They don’t have a clear understanding of where to start. 2. They struggle to transfer their training to real-life situations. The Foundational Four Program was created to help you tackle both of those concerns and to give you the knowledge to work with your dog!