How to Groom a Dog – The Secret Starts with Composure

When most people think of how to groom a dog, they imagine sudsy baths, shiny coats, and trimmed nails. But here’s the truth: grooming success doesn’t start with shampoo—it starts with composure training. If your dog can’t hold still, hates being touched, or panics at the sound of clippers, even basic grooming turns into a […]

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Dog owner training a puppy at home using online lessons from Cornerstone Dog Training

Why Online Dog Training Works (Yes, Even for Your Wild Pup) We get it—you’re probably wondering how online dog training could possibly compete with an in-person session. Isn’t that like trying to learn to swim from a video? Not exactly. Because when it’s done right, online dog training works—and it works really well. At Cornerstone […]

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Curly-coated puppy eating from a copper bowl while on a green leash, following a structured feeding schedule that supports training and potty routine—illustrating how often a puppy should eat for consistency and calm behavior.

The Power of a Feeding Schedule: How Routine Builds Better Puppies One of the most effective ways to set your puppy up for success—both in training and overall behavior—is establishing a consistent feeding schedule. Not only does this help with potty training, it creates structure and predictability that puppies thrive on. How Often Should a […]

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Puppy Biting during training session-puppy playfully bites person's arm while on a green slip leash, demonstrating how to correct puppy biting behavior.

How to Teach a Puppy Not to Bite: Real-Life Tips That Actually Work If you’re struggling with a nippy puppy, you’re not alone. Biting is one of the most common (and painful) issues new dog owners face. Fortunately, there’s a proven way to get real results. Here’s how to teach a puppy not to bite […]

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We rehab dogs with anxiety, aggression, hyper-activity and such through our online dog training courses. We love to see the owners quality of life improve!

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With over 20 years of breeding experience coupled with decades of cattle dog training, Melanie Daybell shares some puppy tips with us.

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Giving ourselves and our dogs certain purposeful boundaries will lead to greater freedom down the road.

Boudaries Lead to Freedom

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Puppy Training Principals Podcast Episode 70: Help! My dog is so nippy! Do you have a dog that is nippy? Jason answers some common puppy nipping questions for both a young puppy and an older dog! My Son Discovering He Can Get a Reaction From Me We have a 2-year-old son that is in such […]

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Jason was on KSL with Winnie, a dog we trained almost a year ago for Stephanie Read of The Salt Project!

Jason goes on KSL

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Even if touchpoints with a person are short and far between, they can have a lasting impact. Just like the memories we have of our mechanic.

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Get your beginner's guide to crate training, no matter the age or temperament of your dog.  Crate training is one of the best things you can for the overall happiness and well-being of your dog.  If you do it right, that is.  So start here!

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