Puppy Training Principles

By Cornerstone Dog Training

What's Puppy Training Principles about?

Puppy and dog training principles that will help solve your dog’s behavior problems before they start, or fix them after they have, even if it wasn’t your idea to get a dog in the first place!

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Puppy Training Principles episodes:

04.24.2024
103. Be Your Vet's Favorite Dog
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...
04.16.2024
102. Questions You Will Ask Your Breeder
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...
03.26.2024
101. Why You Are Failing at Dog Training
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...
03.07.2024
100. Come & Be, Go & Become
"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,...
02.27.2024
99. Teach Your Dog (And Your Brain) to Focus
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,...
02.19.2024
98. How We Potty Train Puppies in 14 Days
“…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...
04.12.2023
97. 5 Puppy Wins for your Daily Routine
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.
04.10.2023
96. Just Keep Going!
This episode is all about moving forward through tough times. Just keep going!
03.24.2023
95. Interview With a First Time Dog Owner
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.
03.22.2023
94. Common Dog Training Mistakes - Part 2
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...
03.20.2023
93. The Secret Steps in Taking Your Dog from Crazy to Calm
It’s here! In this episode, we discuss the online training program created for dogs to become calm, well-behaved, family canine companions.
03.17.2023
92. Confidence with Two Big Dogs- A Training Story
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.
03.15.2023
91. Cornerstone Puppy Online Course (Puppies 8-22 Weeks)
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.
03.13.2023
90. Cherry Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
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.
03.10.2023
89. Should I Rehome My Dog?
In this episode, Jason discusses how to navigate this question and avoid falling into stereotypical thinking on the subject.
03.08.2023
88. An Experience With Aggression
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...
03.06.2023
87. Flippin’ Updates
In this episode, Jason discusses the progress made in flipping a home in a rural community and how it relates to Dog Training.
02.14.2023
86. Training Portia
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!❤️
02.07.2023
85. Common Dog Training Mistakes- Part 1
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.
01.31.2023
84. Hyperactive, Adrenaline-Infused Puppy
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!
01.24.2023
83. Ready, Set, Go!
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!
10.11.2022
82. Interview With a Breeder
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.
10.04.2022
81. Distr-actions
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!
09.27.2022
80. The Tools Trap
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.
09.20.2022
79. Teamwork Makes The Dream Work!
So much of training and behavior is about being a team. Teamwork makes the dream work!
09.13.2022
78. Dog-trine
It’s time to just let our dogs be dogs! This one is more for the owners and our perspective of our dogs and how that perspective sometimes sabotages training.
09.06.2022
77. Doggie R&R
What kinds of activities are not just rest and relaxation, but rejuvenation? Often the “rest” we give our dogs is counterproductive in helping them have a calm state of mind. In this episode we discuss how to help our dogs...
08.30.2022
76. Making Dreams Reality
In this episode we discuss what your dog training dreams and life dreams are and how to make those dreams into reality. This episode was done live and so the audio is a little subpar, but the information is awesome!
08.23.2022
75. Chicken Training
Lorelei and Abbie discuss how to train a little baby chicks and what that has to do with your dog.
08.16.2022
74. It’s Here and It’s Awesome!
What we’ve been working on for the last year! Not much time left to sign up. Come join us for an eight week transformation of your dog! www.cornerstonedogtraining.com/advanced
08.09.2022
73. Rock Your Walk
Go to www.cornerstonedogtraining.com/register to sign up for the upcoming webinar and learn more about how to rock your walk!
08.02.2022
72. Sink or Swim?
Whether your dog loves the water or not, it’s super important to teach you dog to swim and be safe!
07.28.2022
71. Be a Pioneer!
In this episode we discuss being pioneer. Someone who takes the daily steps and works through the hard things toward a better life.
07.19.2022
70. Help! My Dog is so Nippy!
In this episode we take a moment and answer two inquiries about a 4 month old nippy puppy and a bitey 8 month old dog. Your dog will thank you for teaching them “no.”
07.15.2022
69. Social Anxiety Signs
In this episode we discuss what to do and how to read the signs of an asocial dog. We discuss evaluating our expectations and reading our dog’s level of adrenaline in any given situation.
07.05.2022
68. Dog Parks
In this episode we discuss some other options instead of dog parks and I reveal my true feelings about them.
06.30.2022
67. Freedom Isn’t Free
Happy Fourth of July week! In this episode we discuss some of the foundations of freedom and how to increase our individual freedom and the freedom that our dogs experience.
06.22.2022
66. Do I need a fenced yard?
What’s your favorite old movie? In this episode we talk about a Dog Training principle from a great old western comedy.
06.14.2022
65. Kennel or Crate?
When we try to communicate with our dogs and with others, the definitions of words matter. Sometimes words mean different things according to where you live.
06.07.2022
64. Life Changes
There’s a new baby in our home! Episode we discuss the importance of integrating Training into your every day life. Training happens one day at a time!
05.31.2022
63. Memories and Mechanics
In this episode we talk about some memories and the inspirational impact of a local mechanic. Special announcement at the end.
05.24.2022
62. New Puppy Essentials
All the essentials needed for a new puppy to come home. Also several things that are overrated that you would waste your money on.
05.17.2022
61. How to Introduce a New Baby to Your Dog
We are just about to have a new baby come into our family and are super excited! This episode discusses how to introduce a new baby to your dog the safe way.
05.10.2022
60. Great Dogs-Great Life: Update and Recap
This episode is a recap of some of the things that got a starter and an update on the projects we’ve started and sometimes finish.
05.03.2022
59. Involving Your Kids in Training
In this episode we talk about involving teenagers, kids, and even toddlers in the training process.
04.26.2022
58. Touch Pad Games
In this episode we talk about touch pad games and the awesome benefits. This is 4/4 series for training games that are super beneficial for our relationship with our dogs.
04.19.2022
57. Tug - Short and Sweet
A short and sweet explanation of tug and it’s benefits for your puppy and dog. This is 3/4 series for training games that are super beneficial for our relationship with our dogs.
04.12.2022
56. Touch Stick Games
This episode teaches the founding principal and beginning steps to agility training. This is 2/4 series for training games that are super beneficial for our relationship with our dogs.
04.06.2022
55. Nose Games
In this episode we discuss one way to help your dog use their nose to get in touch with their natural ancestry. This is 1/4 series for training games that are super beneficial for our relationship with our dogs.
03.30.2022
54. Suppertime!
In this episode we talk about using food to train and motivate our dogs as well as the dangers of free-feeding. There just might be a little Snoopy in this episode as well.

What's Puppy Training Principles about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Puppy Training Principles episodes:

103. Be Your Vet's Favorite Dog

102. Questions You Will Ask Your Breeder

101. Why You Are Failing at Dog Training

100. Come & Be, Go & Become

99. Teach Your Dog (And Your Brain) to Focus

98. How We Potty Train Puppies in 14 Days

97. 5 Puppy Wins for your Daily Routine

96. Just Keep Going!

95. Interview With a First Time Dog Owner

94. Common Dog Training Mistakes - Part 2

93. The Secret Steps in Taking Your Dog from Crazy to Calm

92. Confidence with Two Big Dogs- A Training Story

91. Cornerstone Puppy Online Course (Puppies 8-22 Weeks)

90. Cherry Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

89. Should I Rehome My Dog?

88. An Experience With Aggression

87. Flippin’ Updates

86. Training Portia

85. Common Dog Training Mistakes- Part 1

84. Hyperactive, Adrenaline-Infused Puppy

83. Ready, Set, Go!

82. Interview With a Breeder

81. Distr-actions

80. The Tools Trap

79. Teamwork Makes The Dream Work!

78. Dog-trine

77. Doggie R&R

76. Making Dreams Reality

75. Chicken Training

74. It’s Here and It’s Awesome!

73. Rock Your Walk

72. Sink or Swim?

71. Be a Pioneer!

70. Help! My Dog is so Nippy!

69. Social Anxiety Signs

68. Dog Parks

67. Freedom Isn’t Free

66. Do I need a fenced yard?

65. Kennel or Crate?

64. Life Changes

63. Memories and Mechanics

62. New Puppy Essentials

61. How to Introduce a New Baby to Your Dog

60. Great Dogs-Great Life: Update and Recap

59. Involving Your Kids in Training

58. Touch Pad Games

57. Tug - Short and Sweet

56. Touch Stick Games

55. Nose Games

54. Suppertime!