Puppy Training Principles

Why is it that you bought the dog to go on walks, but you are miserable the entire time? It can feel like you need shoulder surgery because of the constant pulling. Aren't you supposed to enjoy walking your dog? These are all things we have seen and heard before. You are right, it should be enjoyable, it should wear your dog out, and you should both be bonding over a walk, not resenting it. Be...

Imagine this: You are at the vets office and the vet is looking at your dogs paws, tail, ears, even in their mouth and your dog is acting like it is a normal day in paradise. Your vet is in shock, and you, yes you, are the proud owner of a well handled dog. The best part? Your dog is content because they know this is a normal part of life. Give your dog the gift of composure. All dogs will go thro...

Bringing home a puppy can feel like brining home a newborn. You did all of the research, but what now? Laura is a breeder who sends puppies across the nation, uniting people with quality puppies. Though great puppies, they are just that, puppies. When buying a puppy, you need support! From crate training, to doggy doors you will find it here in this episode. See available puppies, Herriman Hills D...

We've seen this a lot, people come in having watched HOURS of dog training videos online. Hopping from one tip or trick to another. The content is out there, great trainers posting great videos. BUT here is the problem. You may be seeing content that is designed for your dog a few weeks down the road, or they simply don't have the foundation the dog in the video has. If you don't know...

"Come and Be, Go and Become" Is something that Jason invited his students to do every day. To be present, to focus and be, then go out and become. This invitation hasn't changed. To dogs and especially to their families, we invite you to come and be, then go and become. Around here, we do things a little differently. We don't want to simply teach your dog commands. Commands that...

Jason *literally* crawls out of bed. There is no dread for the day that approaches, it is actually for the habit he is creating. First thing he does when he wakes up is study. It is a long time habit, and one that he loves. Recently he has had some trouble with his planter fasciitis (pain in his feet) and really should stretch first thing, but had a hard time making the habit. So instead of immedi...

“…My mind was blown at just how easy it was and how much it really changed our lives. How great it was to have a solid night of sleep." Being the mom of 7, now 8 kids, I had never looked into sleep training because our kids had done, well, fine. It wasn’t a huge deal. Until I dug a little deeper and realized I could get that extra sleep, faster. It got me thinking about all the puppies and al...

In this episode, we talk about five Puppy wins for your daily routine that will help you know you are succeeding through the first 100 days of puppyhood.

This episode is all about moving forward through tough times. Just keep going!

In this episode, Jason and Lorelei talk with first time dog owner, Maria. Her family got a dog in hopes of helping their special needs son.

This episode is part two of common dog training mistakes. Specifically, petting a pushy dog, not moving your feet when trying to get your dog to move on the walk, and keeping the leash tight for mor than a split second.

It’s here! In this episode, we discuss the online training program created for dogs to become calm, well-behaved, family canine companions.

In this episode, Jason and Lorelei, interview a former client and discuss her training journey to gain confidence working with and transforming two big dogs.

The origins story of how our online puppy training course came to be. Purchase the program at cornerstonepuppy.com to avoid early behavioral pitfalls and build the foundation your puppy needs to become the family companion you’ve always dreamed of.

Besides talking about cherry chocolate chip ice cream in this episode, Jason discusses the three online training courses available, their puppy training book, and some options for free training tips.

In this episode, Jason discusses how to navigate this question and avoid falling into stereotypical thinking on the subject.

In this episode, Jason and Lorelei, interview Zach, who is a recent graduate with his dogs through their training program. Zach came with a traumatized, aggressive, dog after trying various medical and behavioral options as well as other trainers and specialists.

In this episode, Jason discusses the progress made in flipping a home in a rural community and how it relates to Dog Training.

In this episode, Jason and Lorelei have a conversation with Lise about the training process with her dog Portia. We thought it fitting to discuss a Shakespearean, romantic, heroine (dog) on Valentine’s Day!❤️

In this episode, we talk about three common Dog Training mistakes, and how to avoid them. Specifically, we talk about how dogs should meet other dogs, physical touch and proper petting, as well as getting ready for a walk.

In this episode, we discuss what to do when your puppy is CRAZY! How to take control and move forward to save your sanity, and improve your dog’s life forever!

Change can be hard, and often the hardest part is actually getting started. Helping your dog change their behavior is like remodeling a home. You’ve got to start somewhere, and you’ve got to start sometime, so why not now!

In this episode, we talk with Melanni, the breeder behind Redfern companions. We discuss some awesome resources for breeders and those interested in getting started.

This episode comes from the filming of an Instagram live, so the sound is a little subpar, however, this principle is hugely important! Let’s get rid of the distr and take action!

Here we discuss the tendency to rely too heavily on the tools we have instead of allowing our dogs to mess up a bit and learn.