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COVID-19 UPDATE – We are offering Virtual Puppy Classes and In-Home Training Sessions. Packages include: Virtual sessions combined with In-home training, and unlimited client support with questions via email / video analysis.

Zen Dog Training is dedicated to training people and the dogs they love. We’ll teach you the secrets to successful dog training, using time-tested methods approved by veterinarians and animal trainers around the world.

Our balanced methods are fear-free and include positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, and gentle interruptions to solve unwanted behavior. Let our experienced trainers create a customized training plan for your dog based on communication and mutual understanding. Use our methods to turn your dog into a Zen Dog!

ZEN DOG TRAINING RESOURCES

The Zen Dog Way

When I started Zen Dog Training in 2005, I realized that people needed simple and effective answers when it comes

Shy, Fearful, or Protective Dog Training -- Five Common Training Mistakes

People tend to make several common mistakes when trying to improve how their dog feels about meeting new people, visiting

Preparing Your Dog for a Baby

Congratulations on the new – two legged – addition to your family! As you know, your world is about to

Preparing your Puppy for Normalcy and Independence after Covid-19

The Covid-19 outbreak has forced a majority of people to work from home. This has created a wonderful opportunity to

Solving Puppy Play Biting

You can teach your dog to stop play biting in as little as 2-3 weeks! All it takes is the

When (and How) to listen to your dog

“You cannot share your life with a dog…and not know perfectly well that animals have personalities and minds and feelings”

WHAT IS ZEN DOG TRAINING?

You’ll learn what works, what doesn’t (and why) when it comes to dog training. Zen dog training includes positive reinforcement techniques, but also, the secret to stopping unwanted behaviors in a peaceful and gentle way. What is Zen Dog Training?

BETTER UNDERSTAND AND COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR DOG

When you speak your dog’s language, it is easier to teach obedience, commands, and set boundaries. Learn about the 5 Zen Dog Training options you have when training your dog or interrupting an unwanted behavior. Why Zen Dog Training?

DESIGNED WITH YOUR LIFESTYLE IN MIND

Our training solutions include fun games, so every member of your family can practice obedience during walks, in the yard, or at the park.
Consistently use our methods, and you’ll see that in — no time at all — you’ll have the dog you’ve always wanted!

WITH ZEN DOG TRAINING YOU’LL LEARN:

How to simply and effectively train your dog!
The fastest why to teach your dog to listen and learn from you.
How to get tough and say “No!” in the language your dog understands.
How to solve problem behaviors and encourage good ones.
Exactly what to do when your dog misbehaves.
What methods you should avoid!

NEW PUPPY IN THE HOUSE?

Check out our eBook The Zen Method of Raising a Puppy – with great solutions you can use right away for playbiting, housetraining, and other new puppy challenges. The Zen Dog Training Blog is full of indispensable puppy information including our Free House Training Guide.

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