My name is Val Cornwell.I am a professional dog trainer. I live in Southern California with my husband of 31 years, Mike, my two dogs, 9 yr. old Raven (Rottie & Am Eskimo mix) 2 yr old Bella (purebred Rott), and 4 cats.I have been training dogs in a professional capacity since 2000. I have trained many dogs over the years and have always been facinated by how willing and eager most dogs are to please us. After going to the shelter one day to search for my missing cat, I watched a gentleman surrender his beautiful Black Labrador to the shelter because he was "wild and crazy." I decided that I had the ability to prevent this from happening. I could teach people to train their dogs and make them well mannered pets. I attended Animal Behavior College and became a Certified Dog Obedience Instructor. I taught Group obedience classes through Petco for a number of years and have taught numerous clients in the privacy of their homes. I attend yearly dog training seminars to continue to learn new training techniques. I am a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers also. This is a wonderful resource to obtain input on various training issues. I am also certified by the AKC (American Kennel Club) as an Evaluator for the Canine Good Citizen program. Dogs earning their CGC are certified as well-mannered by the AKC. This is the only program sponsored by AKC that is open to all dogs, mixed or purebred.
Taking a dog that has not had any training and watching him develop into a well mannered pet is so rewarding. Watching my clients develop a more rewarding relationship with their dogs is why I became a dog trainer.
I will gladly provide references upon request.
Bella learns to sit!!
Look Zeb
Good Down, Ollie!
I offer a variety of training programs.
I am sure there is one to meet your needs.
Private lessons which are held in the comfort
of your home where your dog
spends the better part of his life
and allows the Trainer to address
problems where they occur.
Group Classes are held
Wednesday evenings @ 5:30pm
and
Saturday mornings @ 9:30am
at the Humane Society of San Bernardino Valley
374 Orange Show Road
San Bernardino, CA
Group classes are a great socialization
tool for your dog. He is
taught to pay attention to you
while being in close proximity to
other dogs.
Training is also available for the Canine Good Citizen Test.
The test is made up of ten components.
I will teach you and your dog the 10 components and 
will also provide the test for your
dog to become certified. Upon successful testing,
AKC will send you a Certificate that will
tell the world your dog is a well-mannered pet.
Raven Down!