Training Articles

Dr. Carmen Battaglia and the Super Dog Program (Early Neurological Stimulation)

by Gordon Fontaine | Sep 26, 2024

One of my friends worked closely with a breeder who uses Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS) aka “The Battaglia Method” on puppies 3-12 weeks old. After 20 years of preaching the importance of early puppy socialization being the foundation for raising a...

Zen Dog Training — Podcast

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...

Hand Feed Your Dog for Training, Socialization, and Bonding

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...

Bonding With Your Dog or Puppy

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...

Puppy First Night + Crate Training

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.   ...

How to Rid your Dog of Fleas

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...

Enrichment Ideas and Food Dispensing Toys for your Zen Dog

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...