by Gordon Fontaine | Apr 11, 2024
Zen Dog Training is proud to partner with Just Curious Media on a podcast about training your dog the Zen Dog Way. Hosted by Jason Connell from Just Curious Media, Gordon and Jason explore what Zen Dog Training means and includes informative and useful tips to...
by Gordon Fontaine | Dec 22, 2023
Hand Feeding Exercises Simply using your dogs regular food for training and socialization can improve the bond and teach your dog to be more loving and confident with people. All it takes is patience, a lot of treats, and a little bit of Zen. Starting training right...
by Gordon Fontaine | Oct 24, 2023
How to Bond With Your Dog or Puppy Speed up the bonding process with your dog or new puppy by being proactive with socialization exercises that build your dog’s trust and confidence. Trust between you and your dog is earned with positive experiences. Your dog must...
by Gordon Fontaine | Oct 20, 2023
Here are a few puppy training tips to help you navigate the first night you bring home your new puppy home including how to introduce them to their crate. For a complete guide to everything you need to master with a new puppy, check out our New Puppy Guide. ...
by Gordon Fontaine | Jul 19, 2023
I asked Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help me come up with a plan to “rid my dog of fleas” but I didn’t like the answer I got. So, better than what you can find with AI, here is the Zen Dog Training version of how to rid your dog of fleas! First, contact your...
by Gordon Fontaine | Feb 25, 2023
If you have worked with a Zen Dog Trainer you know that having the right tools and equipment to control your dog’s environment is what we call the Secret to Zen Dog Training! Finding fun and interesting enrichment toys to increase mental exercise and encourage your...
by Gordon Fontaine | Nov 15, 2022
Solving dog reactivity or helping a shy/fearful dog become less nervous follows the same training plan. You must teach your dog to be relaxed and calm with all people, places, things, and other dogs they meet. Essentially, if your dog is shy, or acting aggressively,...
by Gordon Fontaine | Jun 29, 2022
How to Have a Zen Dog is a podcast that gives listeners the inside story about the Zen Dog Training approach and explains many of our methods and techniques so you can try Zen Dog Training at home with your dog. This episode covers leash walking, including the right...
by Gordon Fontaine | Jun 9, 2022
How to Have a Zen Dog is a podcast that gives listeners the inside story about the Zen Dog Training approach and explains many of our methods and techniques so you can try Zen Dog Training at home with your dog. This episode covers the 7 Essential Puppy Lessons every...
by Mara Mendelsohn | Apr 28, 2022
Raindrops on roses and whiskers on…PUPPIES! You get the picture, these are a few of our favorite things. Since 2005 we have been working with people and the dogs they love and time after time we find ourselves recommending the same products, tools, and...
