How the 3 Buckets System Works

Most dog problems aren’t about bad behaviour.
They’re about something missing.

The 3 Buckets system helps you identify what your dog needs most right now — and start there.

Instead of guessing or trying to fix everything at once, you focus on one bucket at a time: Fun, Calm, or Movement.

When the right bucket is filled, behaviour changes faster and with far less effort.

You don’t need more rules.

This system is designed to fit into real, everyday life. Small shifts. Short games. Clear starting points.

A happy dog and owner sharing a playful moment in a sunlit park with warm autumn colors.
A happy dog and owner sharing a playful moment in a sunlit park with warm autumn colors.
As Cathy always says, Fun really does come first. Life with my dog feels so much easier now!

Anna K. from Ontario

The Three Buckets

Our e-books teach simple games that solve real dog problems and make everyday life with your dog feel easier.

Fun Bucket

Builds connection, focus, and engagement.
Best for dogs who are distracted, disconnected, or seem uninterested in listening.

Calm Bucket

Best for barking, jumping, anxiety, crate struggles, or dogs who rarely relax. When your dog feels secure, they become calm.

Creates steady, predictable movement together. Best for pulling, lunging, reactivity, or dogs who feel chaotic outside the home.

Movement Bucket

DOG MAGIC

You can use the 3 Buckets system on your own or with added guidance.

Many people begin with the e-books, which turn each bucket into simple, five-minute games you can use right away.

From there, some choose live online lessons for extra support and structure.

Start where it feels easiest.
Progress builds from there.

black and white short coated dog playing red ball on black carpet
black and white short coated dog playing red ball on black carpet
a dog running with a frisbee in its mouth
a dog running with a frisbee in its mouth
man in white polo shirt and blue denim jeans holding brown dog
man in white polo shirt and blue denim jeans holding brown dog
A golden retriever puppy walks on a leash outdoors.
A golden retriever puppy walks on a leash outdoors.
white long coated small dog on blue textile
white long coated small dog on blue textile

Ready to Use the Ebook System?

Understanding the system is the first step.
Using it is where change happens.

The e-books turn each bucket into simple, five-minute games you can use right away — no overwhelm, no guesswork.

They’re designed to help you fast:

  • address real dog problems

  • see progress quickly

  • feel more confident day by day

Start with the bucket your dog needs most, or explore the full collection.

My dog Archie did nothing but jump! I was so embarrassed but the games were a cheaper solution that really helped.

Christine, from Dundas