Top Dog Trading System – Cycles and Trends

Curriculum (Google Drive Proof)

“Top Dog Trading System – Cycles and Trends” (Foundations Course 1) is the core introductory program from Dr. Barry Burns that teaches the basic methodology behind the Top Dog Trading system, with a focus on identifying trends and timing entries using cycles. It is presented as a complete trading method on its own, including rules, filters, and money‑management parameters, so traders can apply it to any liquid market and timeframe.

What the course teaches
The course introduces two of the “energies” at the heart of the Top Dog methodology: trends (direction of the market) and cycles (timing of entries and exits). You learn how to spot new trends early in their development and then use cycle tops and bottoms to enter on pullbacks with precise timing, addressing the common problem of being “right at the wrong time.”

It also covers price structure so you can read charts more clearly and understand how swings, corrections, and impulsive moves fit together. The goal is to give you a structured way to see when a trend is healthy, when it is likely to continue, and when a retracement is offering a low‑risk entry opportunity.

Structure and components
“Cycles and Trends” is delivered as a structured video course, with lessons that explain the concepts and then show how to apply them on actual charts bar‑by‑bar. The package is positioned as Foundations Course 1 in the Top Dog Trading series and includes tight‑stop, fast‑profit methods, along with specific rules and money‑management guidelines that make it a stand‑alone system, not just theory.

In addition to the main modules, the course includes extra training on trading psychology and live‑on‑tape trading sessions where Dr. Burns demonstrates how the rules are applied in real‑time market conditions. These extras are meant to bridge the gap between understanding the method and having the confidence to execute it consistently.

Who it is for
This course is ideal for traders who:

Want a rule‑based, objective approach to technical trading rather than discretionary guessing.

Struggle with timing their entries and exits, often getting stopped out before the market moves in their original direction.

Trade or want to trade multiple markets (stocks, futures, forex, etc.) and timeframes using one unified methodology.

It is positioned as the foundation for all of Top Dog’s more advanced courses, so it suits both motivated beginners who want to start correctly and intermediate traders who need a clearer framework for trend and entry timing.

Practical outcomes
By implementing the “Cycles and Trends” system, traders can expect to improve their ability to:

Identify genuine trends versus short‑term noise.

Time entries on pullbacks with much greater precision using cycle analysis.

Use tight stops and defined profit targets to manage risk and lock in gains systematically.

For learners on a platform like TSCourses, this course serves as a foundational building block that can later be combined with more advanced modules on momentum, volume, or relative strength, creating a complete, multi‑energy trading approach built on a solid understanding of trends and cycles.