by Gordon Fontaine | Oct 29, 2020
Do you have to be the Alpha? Many people have heard that in order to train a dog, you must become their “alpha,” based on the belief that dogs are descended from wolves and need a strong pack leader (alpha). Even popular TV shows like The Dog Whisperer have...
by Gordon Fontaine | Sep 10, 2020
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...
by Gordon Fontaine | May 6, 2020
Zen Dog Training offers virtual puppy and adult dog training with private sessions! Zen Dog Training offers Private Training Sessions. Packages can be all Virtual or include both Virtual and Outdoor sessions*: Virtual Training sessions “In-home sessions” – conducted...
by Gordon Fontaine | Apr 24, 2020
The nature of how dogs learn must be considered when training Dogs learn by trial and error. In the wild or in people’s homes, they are motivated by figuring out what works and what doesn’t work. Contrary to what some people say, they don’t feel guilt the way humans...
by Julie Mendelsohn | Mar 9, 2020
Torture your Puppy?! When it comes to raising a Zen Dog, there are 7 Essential Puppy Lessons every new owner must master. However, the lesson that is most important to veterinarians, groomers, parents and owners who want their dog to grow into a canine good citizen...
by Gordon Fontaine | Jan 31, 2020
If you are a well-read new puppy owner you know the Socialization Period for puppies is between the ages of 3-14 weeks. This is the time in their lives when they are the most open and accepting to new experiences, people, places, and things. During this critical...
by Gordon Fontaine | Nov 13, 2019
The methods you choose for training your dog matter. Dog training in general has boiled down into two camps, with the all-positive-all-the-time (think: treats and clickers) at one extreme and on the other side, alpha-dog methods that encourage “dominance or...
by Emily Fleming | Jul 30, 2019
Bringing a new rescue dog into your home can be difficult, as shelter dogs, older dogs, and puppies often need help getting adjusted to their new home. Typical problem behaviors that newly adopted dogs tend to struggle with are: Separation Anxiety, Resource Guarding,...
by Gordon Fontaine | Mar 8, 2019
Controlling outcomes by Rewarding, Interrupting, Preventing, Ignoring, and Creating Teaching Moments. A Zen Human Makes a Zen Dog Zen Dog Training is focused on how we interact with our dogs—which is the key to successful training. Our Games and Solutions are...
by Gordon Fontaine | Jan 17, 2019
Successful dog daycares understand canine body language and have a systematic process to evaluate potential dogs. Staff members have the resources to determine which dogs are a good fit for the group, and know what types of temperament and play styles tend to do...
