Cornerstone Dog Training
“This program was incredibly beneficial for myself, my partner, and, of course, our dog. Prior to starting this training our 1 1/2 year old Doberman was decent - he’d do what you asked after the 5th or 6th time and sometimes you’d have to step in and “make” him do the command. Walking wasn’t necessarily a constant battle, however, our Doberman had the tendency to walk in front of us which caused problems when people or dogs would approach. Our Doberman wasn’t exactly social with other people or dogs so having him in front in walks was a major concern. He also had some not fun experiences which made him weary of people and dogs. Upon our initial consultation in 2025, Emily was thorough in asking questions about the concerns or issues we wanted to address. Even when we decided not to proceed she provided some handy tips we implemented. After a year of waiting (and some saving) we enrolled in the chaos to calm course. I wish we had done it sooner! The course work was detailed with a workbook to guide you through each week and step by step videos that helped you prepare for the week ahead. There were also multiple example videos which we were able to utilize to ensure proper technique was followed when doing the training. Each in-person session was a follow up on the previous weeks training and implementation of new training focus/goals. The course was well structured for 8 weeks. The beginning was a bit hard to get ourselves into the right mindset and habit, but because of our dedication and goal to have our dog thrive, we pushed through and saw the improvement in our Doberman. While 8 weeks went by fast, our preference would be to have the course be 10 weeks which would allow more emphasis on the final 2 weeks of training material (this way you’d get 2 weeks for week 6 and week 7 since week 8 you do a field trip). The length of the course is the only reason we didn’t put 5 stars - Google doesn’t give a 4.5 option. Ultimately my partner and I now have the best tools and techniques for successful training and can give our dog the best chance of success. I’d highly recommend Cornerstone for dogs who need finessed obedience, the ability to self soothe, confidence building, and overall a better life. It’s great for owners too because you learn how to remain calm and how to properly advocate for your dog. Thanks to Emily specifically for the in-person seasons and the dedication to helping us learn how to train our dog and provide him with tools for success!
Updated: 10/17/2026
After our initial review our trainer reached out and offered to complete another session before graduation. I was impressed with the dedication to provide exceptional service and improve the experience for my partner, myself, and our dog. We also attended the group graduation and got a first look at what group monthly classes are like. We are feeling more confident than ever that we chose the right place. We look forward to attending monthly classes to continue learning and making new friends (for us and our dog)!”
