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Puppy Training Principles

Puppy Training Principles

By Cornerstone Dog Training

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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80. The Tools Trap

Puppy Training PrinciplesSep 27, 2022

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102. Questions You Will Ask Your Breeder
Apr 16, 202424:39
101. Why You Are Failing at Dog Training
Mar 26, 202409:47
100. Come & Be, Go & Become
Mar 07, 202420:30
99. Teach Your Dog (And Your Brain) to Focus

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

Feb 27, 202422:51
98. How We Potty Train Puppies in 14 Days

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 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 all the dogs that we have had come through and we’ve tried so many things and we figured out a lot of it just by the sheer amount of working with so many dogs coming through our home. I thought if I as a mom of 7, now 8 kids didn’t know about sleep training, then people that are getting their very first puppy definitely don’t know these things about a puppy.

I wanted, I NEEDED, people to know, even those who have had six other puppies before this, that crate training isn’t something you have to survive and live through. When really there is so much that can be done that is going to make your life so much better. So let’s jump in.


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Feb 19, 202413:19
97. 5 Puppy Wins for your Daily Routine

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.
Apr 12, 202319:35
96. Just Keep Going!

96. Just Keep Going!

This episode is all about moving forward through tough times. Just keep going!
Apr 10, 202309:50
95. Interview With a First Time Dog Owner

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.
Mar 24, 202326:16
94. Common Dog Training Mistakes - Part 2

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 second.
Mar 22, 202311:22
93. The Secret Steps in Taking Your Dog from Crazy to Calm

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.
Mar 20, 202317:15
92. Confidence with Two Big Dogs- A Training Story

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.
Mar 17, 202330:32
91. Cornerstone Puppy Online Course (Puppies 8-22 Weeks)

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.
Mar 15, 202313:14
90. Cherry Chocolate Chip Ice Cream 🍦

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.
Mar 13, 202320:15
89. Should I Rehome My Dog?

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.
Mar 10, 202316:49
88. An Experience With Aggression

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 specialists.
Mar 08, 202351:43
87. Flippin’ Updates😁

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.
Mar 06, 202317:40
86. Training Portia

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!❤️
Feb 14, 202332:50
85. Common Dog Training Mistakes- Part 1

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.
Feb 07, 202318:38
84. Hyperactive, Adrenaline-Infused Puppy

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!
Jan 31, 202316:30
83. Ready, Set, Go!

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!
Jan 24, 202311:07
82. Interview With a Breeder

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.
Oct 11, 202226:26
81. Distr-actions

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!
Oct 04, 202212:32
80. The Tools Trap

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.
Sep 27, 202207:40
79. Teamwork Makes The Dream Work!

79. Teamwork Makes The Dream Work!

So much of training and behavior is about being a team. Teamwork makes the dream work!
Sep 20, 202209:15
78. Dog-trine

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.
Sep 13, 202211:36
77. Doggie R&R

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 achieve something and grow to rejuvenate. This is a great lesson for us as well!
Sep 06, 202208:54
76. Making Dreams Reality

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!
Aug 30, 202210:48
75. Chicken Training

75. Chicken Training

Lorelei and Abbie discuss how to train a little baby chicks and what that has to do with your dog.
Aug 23, 202222:52
74. It’s Here and It’s Awesome!
Aug 16, 202211:44
73. Rock Your Walk

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!
Aug 09, 202206:59
72. Sink or Swim?

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!
Aug 02, 202208:37
71. Be a Pioneer!

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.
Jul 28, 202210:20
70. Help! My Dog is so Nippy!

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.”
Jul 19, 202225:35
69. Social Anxiety Signs

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.
Jul 15, 202222:18
68. Dog Parks

68. Dog Parks

In this episode we discuss some other options instead of dog parks and I reveal my true feelings about them.
Jul 05, 202213:11
67. Freedom Isn’t Free

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.
Jun 30, 202210:24
66. Do I need a fenced yard?

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.
Jun 22, 202211:26
65. Kennel or Crate?

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.
Jun 14, 202211:34
64. Life Changes

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!
Jun 07, 202216:36
63. Memories and Mechanics

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.
May 31, 202217:42
62. New Puppy Essentials

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.
May 24, 202219:27
61. How to Introduce a New Baby to Your Dog

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.
May 17, 202217:32
60. Great Dogs-Great Life: Update and Recap

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.😉 Thanks so much for listening to our puppy training podcast I’m going on this journey with us!
May 10, 202216:38
59. Involving Your Kids in Training

59. Involving Your Kids in Training

In this episode we talk about involving teenagers, kids, and even toddlers in the training process.
May 03, 202225:52
58. Touch Pad Games

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.
Apr 26, 202211:06
57. Tug - Short and Sweet

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.
Apr 19, 202206:42
56. Touch Stick Games

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.
Apr 12, 202213:22
55. Nose Games🥸

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.
Apr 06, 202215:24
54. Suppertime!

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.
Mar 30, 202214:31
53. Fix Separation Anxiety

53. Fix Separation Anxiety

Some helpful tips to discourage separation anxiety and help fix separation anxiety.
Mar 24, 202222:30