Zen Dog Training

Zen Dog Training Episode 67: How To Speak Dog Do you wish you could better communicate with your dog and talk to them in the language they understand? In this episode Gordon Fontaine and Jason Connell discuss how you can learn to speak "dog" and speed up the training process by ensuring you are speaking in the language they understand. Recorded: 02-12-26 Studio: Just Curious Media Partne...

Zen Dog Training Episode 66: Can You Teach An Old Dog Trainer New Tricks? Jason Connell and Gordon Fontaine discuss whether or not you can teach an old dog trainer new tricks! Recorded: 02-12-26 Studio: Just Curious Media Partner: Zen Dog Training Hosts: Jason Connell Gordon Fontaine #justcuriousmedia #zendogtraining #mrjasonconnell #gordonfontaine #pets #puppies #dogoftheday #doglover #ilovemydog...

Zen Dog Training Episode 65: Why AI Can’t Train Your Dog, Yet! Jason Connell and Gordon Fontaine discuss why artificial intelligence (AI), can't train your dog, just yet! Recorded: 02-12-26 Studio: Just Curious Media Partner: Zen Dog Training Hosts: Jason Connell Gordon Fontaine #justcuriousmedia #zendogtraining #mrjasonconnell #gordonfontaine #pets #puppies #dogoftheday #doglover #ilovemydog...

Zen Dog Training Episode 64: Zen Dog Training Is People Training (Rereleased) Jason Connell and Gordon Fontaine rerelease E15 and disdiscuss the key component of training people in Zen Dog Training. Dedicated to Dr. Neil Wiseman. Remember to not expect too much from other people, our families, or dogs, and to give ourselves a little slack. Accept that everyone is doing the best they can with what...

Zen Dog Training Episode 63: Stopping Unwanted Behaviors (Rereleased) Learn how to stop unwanted behaviors in gentle (often counter-intuitive) ways that helps your dog better understand you, without yelling, getting angry, or trying to punish or correct your dog. In this rerelease of E14 Gordon Fontaine and Jason Connell discuss how interrupting behaviors is one of the most important aspect of Zen...

Zen Dog Training Episode 62: Do You Have To Be The Alpha? (Rereleased) Jason Connell and Gordon Fontaine rerelease E13 and discuss the common misconceptions of Alpha based training. Recorded: 06-14-24 Studio: Just Curious Media Partner: Zen Dog Training Listen: Apple Podcasts Buzzsprout Spotify Watch: YouTube Hosts: Jason Connell Gordon Fontaine #justcuriousmedia #zendogtraining #mrjasonconnell #g...

Zen Dog Training Episode 61: Control Your Dog, Control The Outcome (Rereleased) Jason Connell and Gordon Fontaine rerelease E07 and discuss the fundamental secret of Zen Dog Training. Creating situations where you can control the outcome as the first step makes training your dog easier. Focus on managing the environment or using the right tools and equipment to get control, then choose the best tr...

Zen Dog Training Episode 60: Taking Training To The Next Level! Jason Connell and Gordon Fontaine discuss taking dog training to the next level! Recorded: 10-21-25 Studio: Just Curious Media Partner: Zen Dog Training Hosts: Jason Connell Gordon Fontaine #justcuriousmedia #zendogtraining #mrjasonconnell #gordonfontaine #pets #puppies #dogoftheday #doglover #ilovemydog #puppylove #animals #doggy #do...

Zen Dog Training Episode 59: The Silent Observer Jason Connell and Gordon Fontaine discuss the highly beneficial technique of being a silent observer around your dog. Recorded: 10-21-25 Studio: Just Curious Media Partner: Zen Dog Training Hosts: Jason Connell Gordon Fontaine #justcuriousmedia #zendogtraining #mrjasonconnell #gordonfontaine #pets #puppies #dogoftheday #doglover #ilovemydog #puppylo...

Zen Dog Training Episode 58: Your Dog Is A HABIT Making Machine! Jason Connell and Gordon Fontaine discuss how dogs learn new habits all the time and how to best cope with this ongoing issue. Recorded: 10-21-25 Studio: Just Curious Media Partner: Zen Dog Training Hosts: Jason Connell Gordon Fontaine #justcuriousmedia #zendogtraining #mrjasonconnell #gordonfontaine #pets #puppies #dogoftheday #dogl...

Zen Dog Training Episode 57: The Zen Dog Training Approach (Remastered) Jason Connell and Gordon Fontaine revisit E40 and discuss the fundamental approach of Zen Dog Training. Learn the 3 Steps to Zen Dog Training, the 5 Training Options in the Toolbox, and how to Create Teachable Moments to practice and drill in lessons. Conversation includes common pitfalls to avoid and tips to ensure you to tra...

Zen Dog Training Episode 56: Preventing Food Guarding & Control Of The Mouth (Remastered) Jason Connell and Gordon Fontaine revisit E27 and discuss the 6th and 7th of the 7 Essential Puppy Lessons in Zen Dog Training. Preventing food guarding and control of the mouth are vital to helping dogs grow into Zen Dogs. Recorded: 09-09-25 & 09-24-24 Studio: Just Curious Media Partner: Zen Dog Trai...

Zen Dog Training Episode 55: Play Biting Solutions (Remastered) Jason Connell and Gordon Fontaine revisit E27 and discuss the 5th of the 7 Essential Puppy Lessons in Zen Dog Training. Play biting solutions help to reduce nipping and biting and are crucial to helping dogs grow into Zen Dogs. Recorded: 09-09-25 & 09-04-24 Studio: Just Curious Media Partner: Zen Dog Training Hosts: Jason Connell...

Zen Dog Training Episode 54: Crate Training (Remastered) Jason Connell and Gordon Fontaine revisit E26 and discuss the 4th of the 7 Essential Puppy Lessons in Zen Dog Training. Crate training a.k.a. independence training is vital to helping dogs grow into Zen Dogs. Recorded: 07-23-25 & 09-04-24 Studio: Just Curious Media Partner: Zen Dog Training Hosts: Jason Connell Gordon Fontaine #justcurio...

Zen Dog Training Episode 53: House Training (Remastered) Jason Connell and Gordon Fontaine revisit E24 and discuss the 3rd of the 7 Essential Puppy Lessons in Zen Dog Training. House training is essential to helping dogs grow into Zen Dogs.  Recorded: 07-23-25 & 08-16-24 Studio: Just Curious Media Partner: Zen Dog Training Hosts: Jason Connell Gordon Fontaine #justcuriousmedia #zendogtraining...

Zen Dog Training Episode 52: Socialization To Touch (Remastered) Jason Connell and Gordon Fontaine revisit E23 and discuss the 2nd of the 7 Essential Puppy Lessons in Zen Dog Training. Socialization to touch is essential to helping dogs grow into Zen Dogs. Recorded: 07-23-25 & 08-16-24 Studio: Just Curious Media Partner: Zen Dog Training Hosts: Jason Connell Gordon Fontaine #justcuriousmedia #...

Zen Dog Training Episode 51: Socialization To People, Places, & Things (Remastered) Jason Connell and Gordon Fontaine revisit E21 and discuss the 1st of the 7 Essential Puppy Lessons in Zen Dog Training.  Socialization to people, places, things and new experiences is essential to helping dogs grow into Zen Dogs. Socialization for dogs and puppies is more than just getting them around other dog...

Zen Dog Training Episode 50: Help! My Dog Won’t Stop Barking! Jason Connell and Gordon Fontaine discuss one of the biggest issues people have with their dogs, which is uncontrollable barking and how to stop it! Recorded: 05-28-25 Studio: Just Curious Media Partner: Zen Dog Training Hosts: Jason Connell Gordon Fontaine #justcuriousmedia #zendogtraining #mrjasonconnell #gordonfontaine #pets #puppies...

Zen Dog Training Episode 49: Reactive Dog Training Jason Connell and Gordon Fontaine discuss the hot-button topic of "reactive" dog training and ways to control your dog to avoid problems. In addition, listeners learn that “avoiding isn’t training” and solving dog reactivity requires specialized training and the ability to gently interrupt barking, lunging, and other unwanted behaviors. ...

Zen Dog Training Episode 48: Why NOT Leash Jerk Or Use A Slip Lead Jason Connell and Gordon Fontaine discuss why no one should ever do a leash jerk or use a slip lead on their dog. Recorded: 05-28-25 Studio: Just Curious Media Partner: Zen Dog Training Hosts: Jason Connell Gordon Fontaine #justcuriousmedia #zendogtraining #mrjasonconnell #gordonfontaine #pets #puppies #dogoftheday #doglover #ilove...

Zen Dog Training Episode 47: The Owner's Manual For Your Dog Jason Connell and Gordon Fontaine discuss indisputable dog training lessons that apply to every dog — regardless of age or breed.  This owner's manual will help you better understand how your dog learns and includes lessons to use on puppies and adult dogs alike to turn them into Zen Dogs! Recorded: 03-25-25 Studio: Just Curiou...

Zen Dog Training Episode 46: Dogs Are Emotional Creatures Jason Connell and Gordon Fontaine discuss how dogs are emotional / feeling creatures. Humans are emotional and have the ability to think and act logically.  Zen Dog Training is to truly understand your dog’s different perspective as the foundation for dog training based on compassion and mutual understanding. Recorded: 03-25-25 Studio: Just...

Zen Dog Training Episode 45: Why NOT Scruff Your Dog Or Do An ALPHA Roll Jason Connell and Gordon Fontaine discuss the harm from scruffing your dog or making them doing an Alpha Roll. Recorded: 03-25-25 Studio: Just Curious Media Partner: Zen Dog Training Hosts: Jason Connell Gordon Fontaine #justcuriousmedia #zendogtraining #mrjasonconnell #gordonfontaine #pets #puppies #dogoftheday #doglover #il...

Zen Dog Training Episode 44: How To Stop Leash Pulling Jason Connell and Gordon Fontaine discuss a how to stop your dog from leash pulling. Recorded: 01-29-25 Studio: Just Curious Media Partner: Zen Dog Training Hosts: Jason Connell Gordon Fontaine #justcuriousmedia #zendogtraining #mrjasonconnell #gordonfontaine #pets #puppies #dogoftheday #doglover #ilovemydog #puppylove #animals #doggy #doglife...

Zen Dog Training Episode 43: Leash Lessons Jason Connell and Gordon Fontaine discuss the unique ways that Zen Dog Training teaches leash walking. Learn how to help your dog walk with you without force or a tight leash, and the right tools and equipment to help you create teaching moments that instill lessons and make walking your dog easier.  Recorded: 01-29-25 Studio: Just Curious Media Partner:...