Tag: dog training

Help for the Shy or Fearful Dog

Help for the Shy or Fearful Dog

Meet Watson and Bruno! Watson is a 17-month-old and his new buddy, Bruno is 7-months-old.  Watson is a Zen Dog Puppy Kindergarten alum and despite his small size, he was a confident pup during classes.  It was good to see his confidence and socialization skills were...
How to Use a Long Line to Teach Coming When Called

How to Use a Long Line to Teach Coming When Called

Stepping Outside Once you have mastered getting your dog to come when they’re called while inside the house, it’s time to move outside! Using a Long Line is a great intermediary step for off-leash training — if your dog decides to run off or test the...
Bonding With Your Dog

Bonding With Your Dog

How to Bond With Your Dog or Puppy You can 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...
Respectful Training for the Demanding Puppy

Respectful Training for the Demanding Puppy

Presenting Ziggy! He is an adorable, 12-week-old Irish Terrier/Poodle mix.  Ziggy is a bit timid, but demanding.  He wanted everything from his owner:  he wanted her to play with him all the time, he wanted her to let him go outside all the time, and he wanted her to...
Total Recall

Total Recall

Meet Link! Link is a 4-year-old charming mixed breed. Link’s mom is moving to the UK and is looking for some off-leash tips and training for Link before they move. With an adult dog, the best way to teach off-leash control and Coming When Called (a.k.a. Recall) is to...
Leash Walking Your Puppy

Leash Walking Your Puppy

Meet Riggins! Riggins is a very handsome, 10-week-old, Rhodesian Ridgeback. Riggins’ parents contacted Zen Dog Training at 10 weeks to insure good walking habits. As an adult, Riggins is projected to be over 100 lbs, so having command of the walk is essential!...
Bark N’ Call

Bark N’ Call

Meet Teddy! Teddy is a one-year-old Poodle mix.  His parents have been concerned about Teddy’s barking at the door in their apartment building, and they called Zen Dog Training for some help! Teddy greeted us as he would ANY stranger in his home: with a lot of...
Shun That Diva

Shun That Diva

Meet Maya! Maya is a 12-week-old Golden Retriever.  This precious angel has everything going for her: looks, smarts, and a whole lotta love! Her parents were concerned about Maya’s mouthiness.  We explained that minor play biting and mouthing behaviors are normal and...
What’s In A Name?

What’s In A Name?

Meet Rhodie! Rhodie is a 5-month-old Airedale Terrier. He is a typical high-energy puppy with all the usual goofy, floppy, silly behavior present and accounted for. Too Many Things to See and Smell Rhodie’s owner was concerned about his high-level of energy and lack...
Walking a Dog Who Wants to Chase Wildlife

Walking a Dog Who Wants to Chase Wildlife

Meet Snuggles! Snuggles is a recently adopted, 7-year-old Husky and a retired sled dog.  Snuggles lives up to her name as she is the sweetest, snuggly girl ever!  She is a working dog and knows all about being part of a sled team, but is learning some of the basic...