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New Puppy Guide

New Puppy Guide

Train your puppy the Zen Dog way and learn the most important steps to take, what lessons to focus on, pitfalls to avoid—in less than ten minutes! New puppy owners should also read Mastering the 7 Essential Puppy Lessons, a summary of the most important new puppy...
Separation Anxiety Solutions

Separation Anxiety Solutions

Solving Separation Anxiety Solving separation anxiety can be easy if you have the right training plan. Acting destructive or barking and crying when left alone is often a combination of demand behavior and anxiety. At Zen Dog Training, the most important lesson for...
Aussie Shepherds Nipping at Your Nose?

Aussie Shepherds Nipping at Your Nose?

Ouch! That’s my nose! Kenny is a one-year old Australian shepherd rescue from Mississippi, with a loving personality and boundless energy. But, Kenny came to us with little in the way of manners. He took to his training quickly and was house-trained, learned...
To Look, or Not to Look?

To Look, or Not to Look?

To Look, or Not to Look? You have probably heard many people say that “A dog is a man’s best friend,” or “I like dogs more because of the unconditional love they give.”  If you have had a dog before, you know that both of those statements are pretty close to true. We...
Three’s a Crowd

Three’s a Crowd

How To Teach an Older Dog to Stop Sleeping in the Bed Meet Daisy, an adorable and loving seven-year old Shih Tzu who was raised and cared for by her mom, Marina, since she was a puppy.  Daisy is quite the lucky and well-loved pup; she rarely leaves Marina’s side. She...
How to Break the Ice with a Shy Dog

How to Break the Ice with a Shy Dog

Break the Ice with Treats Using treats can help break the ice between a fearful dog and scary experiences like meeting new people and or guests to the home. Meet Nash! Nash is a sweet Catahoula leopard dog mix, who is playful with people he knows but shy and fearful...
The Secret to Dog Training

The Secret to Dog Training

Want to Know the Secret to Successful Dog Training? The secret is: only train when you can control the outcome. In other words, choosing the right time to train is important. When you are in the middle of something and your dog misbehaves, you may not have time to...
Crate Training Your New Puppy

Crate Training Your New Puppy

Meet Bruin! Meet Bruin, an 11-week-old golden doodle puppy. He lives with Mathew and Nancy, and his young human siblings Daniel and Susan. Bruin, like the kids, is full of playful energy! Bruin is a young puppy who is still learning the ropes, in the crate, he cries...
Mastering The 7 Essential Puppy Training Lessons

Mastering The 7 Essential Puppy Training Lessons

Zen Dog Training To successfully bring a new dog into your home, you must first master these 7 Essential Puppy Lessons! The 7 Essential Puppy Lessons are discussed in the How to Have a Zen Dog Podcast. You can give it a listen here on YouTube or find it wherever you...
Reactive Dog Behavior?  Take a Yoga Breath

Reactive Dog Behavior? Take a Yoga Breath

Meet Mico! Mico recently moved with his family to a big city and has had trouble adjusting to the loud, busy city. In his new home, he has been acting protective, barking at guests, and even jumping at young children who were running down the street. He seems to be...