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Canine Cornerstone Providing canine obedience and behavioral training by evaluating relationships and support owners with new leadership tools and strategies.

I promote a force free positive reinforcement approach to make sessions engaging,informative and fun.

Here’s Bobby! A 2.5 yr old Mini Schnauzer who barks and reacts strongly to other dogs in his neighborhood. Educated owne...
02/12/2025

Here’s Bobby! A 2.5 yr old Mini Schnauzer who barks and reacts strongly to other dogs in his neighborhood. Educated owners how to best manage, support and lead him with clear leadership protocols for improved communication. Bobby did great over the Thanksgiving holiday and look forward to improved walks in the near future.

Here’s Fern and Rosie! Fern is a new rescue puppy with some Jack Russell mix who has tons of energy, demand barks and bo...
01/12/2025

Here’s Fern and Rosie! Fern is a new rescue puppy with some Jack Russell mix who has tons of energy, demand barks and bothers her sister when bored. Working in satifying her needs in addition to separation training in the car and at home plus overall recall. This was a very successful session as the evidence shows in her passed out bliss 😂

Here’s Benny (6 yr old Australian Labradoodle) & Chupacabra (3.5 yr old Terrier mix)! Educated owners on how to best to ...
25/11/2025

Here’s Benny (6 yr old Australian Labradoodle) & Chupacabra (3.5 yr old Terrier mix)! Educated owners on how to best to manage conflict when Benny reacts towards Chup around resources and affection. Teaching Benny consistent boundaries and reducing worry through effective management and leadership a winning solution for a balanced home. Looking forward to working with Benny more in the future!

Here’s Atlas! An 8.5 yr old Boxer/Pit mix who has had challenges with people touching his face, knocking or ringing the ...
24/11/2025

Here’s Atlas! An 8.5 yr old Boxer/Pit mix who has had challenges with people touching his face, knocking or ringing the doorbell, leading to barking/rushing and potential biting. Educated family on strategies to manage his choices, improve protocols and observe his body cues to allow him to feel safe and secure. Other medical conditions have also contributed to his sensitivities. Family more aware of how best to support him and reduce risk.

Here’s Toby! A 2 yr old Shih Tzu who is anxious, has frenzied barking that’s led to bites when under stress. Educated ow...
23/11/2025

Here’s Toby! A 2 yr old Shih Tzu who is anxious, has frenzied barking that’s led to bites when under stress. Educated owners how to best support, lead and teach Toby how to feel safe and slow down introductions as well as reading his body language effectively to create positive interactions. Toby did really well when time, space and listening were given to enlist his trust on his terms. He’s a great pup who has the capacity to improve with clear leadership!

Here’s Cosmo! A 21 mo old Treeing Walker Coonhound who has strong leash reactivity to random dogs on walks, separation a...
22/11/2025

Here’s Cosmo! A 21 mo old Treeing Walker Coonhound who has strong leash reactivity to random dogs on walks, separation anxiety issues combined with boredom and emotional challenges with certain dogs in close proximity. Educated owner on strategies to better communicate, lead and allow for managed exposure and direction to keep him under threshold yet still work on connectivity. Impulse control around food another great skill for delayed gratification! Really enjoyed this spirited and unique soul!

Here’s Aarti! A 2 yr old Rat Terrier/Chihuahua mix who is brilliant, determined, cautious and takes his job protecting t...
21/11/2025

Here’s Aarti! A 2 yr old Rat Terrier/Chihuahua mix who is brilliant, determined, cautious and takes his job protecting the home very seriously. Educated owner on ways to best support, motivate and lead him to find comfort with new people and exercise his talents in ways that challenge his intelligence and problem solving mastery. I enjoyed spending time with him and look forward to hearing about his progress!

Here’s Eddie!! A 10 mo old Labrador who is of age and challenging his family with jumping, nibbling, hu***ng, counter su...
20/11/2025

Here’s Eddie!! A 10 mo old Labrador who is of age and challenging his family with jumping, nibbling, hu***ng, counter surfing and not listening. Educated entire family about how to best understand and support the many changes occurring in his life while simultaneously meeting his needs and teaching him valuable skills with consistent leadership and motivation. Eddie is so sweet abx friendly and wants to work but easily distracted and persistent. Family feeling more hopeful and inspired 😁

Here’s Ellie! A 12 week old Hound/Dalmation mix who is just embarking on mastering crate, pen and potty training. Her ca...
19/11/2025

Here’s Ellie! A 12 week old Hound/Dalmation mix who is just embarking on mastering crate, pen and potty training. Her calm and cautious demeanor make for a very sweet and gentle soul. Educated owners of how to reduce separation anxiety, increase her engagement and mental enrichment and advance her learning in preparation for future skills. Ellie was amazing and really improved during our session! See you all next time!

Here’s Bochy! An 8 yr old Maltese mix who reacts to other dogs on leash and also marks within the home. Educated owner o...
16/11/2025

Here’s Bochy! An 8 yr old Maltese mix who reacts to other dogs on leash and also marks within the home. Educated owner on strategies to make him work harder and establish consistent rituals to meet his internal needs and set better boundaries and communication. Improved leadership will allow him to respond to his owner better and reduce his insecurities. Bochy happy with our new plan!

Here’s Sully and Richard! Sully is a nervous 12 year old mix who alert barks every time someone passes the house, enters...
13/11/2025

Here’s Sully and Richard! Sully is a nervous 12 year old mix who alert barks every time someone passes the house, enters the foyer or surprises him and his owner. Established new protocols to train him with more support and motivation to cues that trigger this behavior. Owner encouraged to see the results and help him feel more secure and safe.

Here’s Luna! A 4 yr old Husky/Pitbull who now has a new baby in the home and can be more jumpy and lunge towards family ...
12/11/2025

Here’s Luna! A 4 yr old Husky/Pitbull who now has a new baby in the home and can be more jumpy and lunge towards family members and guests when on her bed. Creating optimal protocols to lower her stress and give owners effective strategies to manage her arousal will be key to lowering anxiety. Luna means well but does take her job seriously and now family has a great plan moving forward! Separation during meals also great to keep forming good habits!

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In Good Hands

Providing canine obedience and behavioral training along with consultation for injury rehabilitation and geriatric related issues.

Owner, Ben Shimizu, has 12 years of aquatic and over 25 years of massage therapy experience and a state certified CCS professional trainer. He utilizes force-free techniques and subtle communication methods to inform and enhance the owner-dog relationship.