by Gordon Fontaine | Jan 4, 2022
Zen Dog Training Way The Secret | Train | Interrupt — these 3 training options encompass the Zen Dog Training approach. THE SECRET — Manage your dog and the situation in ways that allows you to control the outcome and create teachable moments. TRAIN —...
by Gordon Fontaine | Aug 5, 2021
People tend to make several common mistakes with their reactive, fearful, shy or protective dog that unfortunately slow down the learning process and prevent dogs from reaching their full potential. Here is what you need to know when trying to rehabilitate and train...
by Gordon Fontaine | Sep 10, 2020
Puppy Training 101 — the most important steps to take when training your puppy, including the best methods to use and common pitfalls to avoid! Other new puppy training resources include Mastering the 7 Essential Puppy Lessons, a summary of the most important...
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 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...
by Gordon Fontaine | Apr 10, 2018
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...
by Neil Simmons | Dec 6, 2017
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...
by Samantha Butler | Oct 31, 2017
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...
by Neil Simmons | Sep 14, 2017
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...
by Neil Simmons | Mar 22, 2017
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...
