about cornerstone dog training
It Began the Day #5 Was Born
Jason and I were in the hospital holding our brand-new baby boy . . . while Jason was obsessing over dog training videos.
With ten years of marriage under our belts and a solid school-teaching career underway, Jason’s sudden fascination with dogs seemed to come out of left field.
But from that moment on, he was all in! It’s strange how big life changes often come in pairs: the birth of a baby and the birth of a business.
all great things have small beginnings
Jason has always loved animals, psychology, and teaching people but the reality was he had never owned a dog in his LIFE! Becoming a dog trainer seemed to me like a hair-brained idea, but Jason (being a determined soul) convinced a mentor trainer to let us pay him to teach us.
Soon Jason was heading straight from his “day job” each day to spend the rest of the evening working with dogs. To top it off, he started buying dogs with the idea of training and selling them.
Our superpower is helping families have a dog they can enjoy for life, a life filled with a beautiful mix of fun, active play and calm downtime…with a dog happily at their side.
Do you see the situation I was in at that point? Five young kids (one being a newborn), a husband that teaches full time and now ALSO wants to become a dog trainer? And then he started buying dogs for me to care for all day?! What the heck?! Yeah, it was a lot. And quite overwhelming. I didn’t see how this was going to pan out.
…until Honey.
Honey was the first dog we ever bought, trained, and sold to a new owner. I vividly remember showing what Honey could do to the new owner. Her jaw nearly dropped to the floor. She was ecstatic with the training and couldn’t wait for Honey to join their family.
Wow! To see someone so excited about the work Jason and I had done was amazing. And as she drove off with Honey, I teared up. Granted I’d become quite attached, but was also beyond grateful for what I had just experienced: the transformation in Honey, the joy in her new family, the change in my perspective.
Hmmm…let’s do this again!
We believe in
Jesus Christ and in actively living our faith. Loving our family. (Oh, and in dog owners giving clear, loving boundaries so dogs can relax and just be dogs.)
we’re not about
Training that SOUNDS nice, but does not deliver lasting results.
you can find us
Playing with our kids. Working on our business. Connecting with our community…in real life AND online. Sneaking away for date nights as often as possible.
daily rituals
Family dinner. Prayer and scripture study. Some exercise, including being active with our kids. Enjoying time together as a couple.
Let’s Chat!
We offer totally free consultations, in-person or over-the-phone. No pressure, no obligation.
Meet the Professional Dog Trainer Team
Currently
Watching:
Dry bar comedy w/ the kids
drinking:
Water. Boring, we know.
reading:
Steven R. Covey
Craving:
Chik-fil-a oreo shake
listening:
Business podcasts. Love!
Our Favorite Things
Summer potluck dinners with other families or a backyard firepit with the kids. Food, chatting with family and friends, relaxing outside. Now THAT’S the good life!
Our kids! Honestly, they make up the bulk of our world right now. Wouldn’t have it any other way.
Smoothies! Jason makes a smoothie for the whole family nearly everyday. Our favorite: peanut butter banana
The Mountains! If you haven’t been to Utah, this is your call. The mountains are spectacular!
Chatbooks! Lorelei loves documenting our family adventures in photobooks called Chatbooks. 100+ volumes and counting!
Hobbies
Jason: paragliding
Lorelei: playing the piano
Our differences bring a lot of spice to our family and business. But when it comes to the important stuff (faith and family) we’re on the same page!
Jason or Lorelei
idea generator
numbers
psychology & Education
salty food
entertaining a crowd
happy to drive
in it to win it
business brain
detail conscious
words
studied music education
sweet food
feeding a crowd
happy to navigate
were we keeping score?
accidental entrepreneur
Life with your dog should be a wonderful adventure!
what others say
From Aggressive and Anxious to excellent
“Our dog Timber had high anxiety and could be aggressive towards strangers and other dogs.”
Emily
The 5th Owner to a 6-year-old Pointer/Lab Mix
“If you’re looking for dog obedience training, look no further.”
Carlos
Amazing Transformation
“This was the best decision we ever made!”
Adaire
Did Her Research
“Cornerstone is the best of the best! This program is definitely the best training out there because I researched for a couple months before I knew they were the one! This was the best money I’ve ever spent, simply because my cute puppy is now an amazing well behaved puppy!”
Dawn
Has a Changed Dog
“Cookie was HORRIBLE before Cornerstone and had a vial resource guarding issue. She is a changed dog. If you’re debating due to the cost, go for it. Well worth it. We got our sweet girl back.”
Aaron
Got More Than She Thought Possible
“Never expected our boy to come as far as he has! I used to walk him at night because he wasn’t manageable and now I can walk him in public without a leash. Absolutely worth every penny and would recommend for any dog. Will work on any and all your training needs.”
Kate
Trained 2 of His Dogs
“Our only regret is not doing this training earlier! The training has made a night and day difference in our dogs. People can actually knock on our front door without the dogs losing their minds. We can walk them without them pulling the leash and being aggressive towards other dogs. Definitely would recommend!”
Ryan
Has a Calm, Happy Dog
“We started the program with a very reactive blue heeler and we are now able to take our dog places without worrying about how he will react. He is a more calm and happy dog. Cornerstone gives you the tools to help you and your dog succeed and we couldn’t be more happy with the results. Thank you, Cornerstone!
Ashley
Silently Shows Off
“My sweet Luna went from being an OUT OF CONTROL and UNBELIEVABLY HYPER dog that NEVER LISTENED to the most calm and obedient girl she’s ever been! I take her out in public everywhere now to silently show her off, and she’s been off leash a few times and done beautifully! A HUSKY! OFF LEASH! IN A STORE!”
Beau
Started Off Right
“We started with Cornerstone just 3 days after bringing our 8-week-old puppy home. They helped us fine tune all his little puppy habits. We continued through the Crazy to Calm course and at 7 months we have such an amazing dog! He is well behaved, travels with us and stays in hotels, hikes, lays calm at the park while the kids play, etc. We’d easily do it again if given the chance!”
Brittany
Saw Immediate Results
“Within the first week, it was like we had a brand new dog. Every week since he’s become better and better. This program is worth every penny!”
Ruby
did we just become best friends?
We would love to help you on your dog training journey! We know it can be rather intimidating and overwhelming in the beginning. We get it. But you can relax knowing we will be with you every step of the way.