Curated List for New Clients
Welcome to the Zen Dog Training community!
We’re thrilled to share our comprehensive podcast series with you. With 58 episodes (and counting) you can find more than 14 hours of content created to help you and your canine companion learn the Zen Dog Way.
To help our you navigate this growing resource, I’ve curated a list of the most important and relevant episodes.
The Zen Dog Training Approach:
During the initial In-Home Visits Zen Dog Trainers explain the Zen Dog Training Approach and give all new clients “The Talk” to explain how dogs learn and the best ways to train your dog with kindness and mutual understanding.
- Episode 34: The Talk: How Dogs Learn: Covers the science behind how dogs learn and all the training options available to you when training.
- Episode 57: The Zen Dog Training Approach: Covers the Zen Dog Training Options you need to master to turn your dog into a Zen Dog!
Honorable Mentions:
These two episodes deserve special recognition:
- Episode 13: Do You Have to Be the Alpha?: Jason and I discuss how the “alpha dog training” approach is flawed and why it doesn’t align with Zen Dog Training principles.
- Episode 17: Coping Strategies: Learn how to help shy, timid, fearful, or anxious dogs build confidence!
DEEP DIVE:
These five foundational episodes delve into the core of Zen Dog Training’s philosophy, methods, and implementation:
- Episode 7: Control Your Dog/Control the Outcome: Discover the Secret to Zen Dog Training. Creating situations where you control the outcome, as the first step in effective training.
- Episode 10: Getting to Yes!: Everything you need to know about positive reinforcement dog training how to use treats and rewards effectively.
- Episode 14: Stopping Unwanted Behaviors: Explore gentle methods to interrupt unwanted behaviors and guide your dog toward more desirable actions.
- Episode 16: Shunishment: Learn how to strategically withdraw attention, fun, and games to teach your dog valuable lessons and reduce demanding behaviors.
- Episode 18: Creating Teachable Moments: Take training to the next level by setting up scenarios that allow you to reward good behavior and gently redirect unwanted behavior.
If you found this helpful, check out our “Curated Podcast List – New Puppy Owners” for a selection of puppy-focused episodes on the Zen Dog Training Podcast.
Have fun training!
Gordon
