Zen Dog Training

Zen Dog Training Episode 42: What To Do About The Zoomies Jason Connell and Gordon Fontaine discuss what to do when your dog gets the zoomies! 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 #dogl...

Zen Dog Training Episode 41: Solving Play Biting In 48 Hours Jason Connell and Gordon Fontaine discuss how quickly play biting can be resolved with Zen Dog Training. Recorded: 01-07-25 Studio: Just Curious Media Partner: Zen Dog Training Hosts: Jason Connell Gordon Fontaine #justcuriousmedia #zendogtraining #mrjasonconnell #gordonfontaine #pets #puppies #dogoftheday #doglover #ilovemydog #puppylov...

Zen Dog Training Episode 40: The Zen Dog Training Approach Jason Connell and Gordon Fontaine 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 train your dog with consistency...

Zen Dog Training Episode 39: Your Dog Is Not A Machine! Jason Connell and Gordon Fontaine discuss that dog training is not easily learned by watching TikTok and YouTube videos.  Your dog is not a machine! They are an intelligent sentient creature that is always testing the rules and learning what they can (and can’t) get away with.  Training the Zen Dog Way starts with you, the human, learning how...

Zen Dog Training Episode 38: How To Choose A Dog Walker Jason Connell and Gordon Fontaine discuss the best ways to choose the right dog walker for your dog. Recorded: 12-12-24 Studio: Just Curious Media Partner: Zen Dog Training Hosts: Jason Connell Gordon Fontaine #justcuriousmedia #zendogtraining #mrjasonconnell #gordonfontaine #pets #puppies #dogoftheday #doglover #ilovemydog #puppylove #animal...

Zen Dog Training Episode 37: The Truth About Exercise Jason Connell and Gordon Fontaine discuss the truth about exercise for your dog and how essential it is for their well-being. Recorded: 12-12-24 Studio: Just Curious Media Partner: Zen Dog Training Hosts: Jason Connell Gordon Fontaine #justcuriousmedia #zendogtraining #mrjasonconnell #gordonfontaine #pets #puppies #dogoftheday #doglover #ilovem...

Zen Dog Training Episode 36: The Spirit Of Zen Dog Training Jason Connell and Gordon Fontaine discuss the very essence and spirit of Zen Dog Training. Recorded: 12-12-24 Studio: Just Curious Media Partner: Zen Dog Training Hosts: Jason Connell Gordon Fontaine #justcuriousmedia #zendogtraining #mrjasonconnell #gordonfontaine #pets #puppies #dogoftheday #doglover #ilovemydog #puppylove #animals #dog...

Zen Dog Training Episode 35: What's Next For The Zen Dog Training Podcast Jason Connell and Gordon Fontaine discuss what's next for the Zen Dog Training Podcast. Recorded: 11-05-24 Studio: Just Curious Media Partner: Zen Dog Training Hosts: Jason Connell Gordon Fontaine #justcuriousmedia #zendogtraining #mrjasonconnell #gordonfontaine #pets #puppies #dogoftheday #doglover #ilovemydog #pu...

Zen Dog Training Episode 34: The Talk: How Dogs Learn Jason Connell and Gordon Fontaine discuss The Talk: How Dogs Learn, which all clients of Zen Dog Training receive at their first session. Recorded: 11-05-24 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 33: Being Zen "Makoto" Honesty & Sincerity Jason Connell and Gordon Fontaine discuss Makoto, which embodies Honesty & Sincerity, two fundamental principles in Zen Dog Training. Recorded: 10-17-24 Studio: Just Curious Media Partner: Zen Dog Training Hosts: Jason Connell Gordon Fontaine #justcuriousmedia #zendogtraining #mrjasonconnell #gordonfontaine #pets...

Zen Dog Training Episode 32: Raising A Zen Dog Jason Connell and Gordon Fontaine discuss how to properly raise a Zen Dog. Recorded: 10-17-24 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 #lovedogs #animal...

Zen Dog Training Episode 31: How To Choose A Dog Trainer Jason Connell and Gordon Fontaine discuss the important topic of how to properly choose a dog trainer. Recorded: 10-17-24 Studio: Just Curious Media Partner: Zen Dog Training Hosts: Jason Connell Gordon Fontaine #justcuriousmedia #zendogtraining #mrjasonconnell #gordonfontaine #pets #puppies #dogoftheday #doglover #ilovemydog #puppylove #ani...

Zen Dog Training Episode 30: Who’s the Boss? Jason Connell and Gordon Fontaine discuss the fundamental question of who's in charge, you or your dog. Recorded: 09-24-24 Studio: Just Curious Media Partner: Zen Dog Training Hosts: Jason Connell Gordon Fontaine #justcuriousmedia #zendogtraining #mrjasonconnell #gordonfontaine #pets #puppies #dogoftheday #doglover #ilovemydog #puppylove #animals #...

Zen Dog Training Episode 29: Why Not Punish? Jason Connell and Gordon Fontaine discuss the fundamental reasons why Zen Dog Training teaches people not to punish their dogs. Recorded: 09-24-24 Studio: Just Curious Media Partner: Zen Dog Training Hosts: Jason Connell Gordon Fontaine #justcuriousmedia #zendogtraining #mrjasonconnell #gordonfontaine #pets #puppies #dogoftheday #doglover #ilovemydog #p...

Zen Dog Training Episode 28: Preventing Food Guarding & Control Of The Mouth Jason Connell and Gordon Fontaine 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: 09-24-24 Studio: Just Curious Media Partner: Zen Dog Training Hosts: Jason Connell Gordon Fontaine #j...

Zen Dog Training Episode 27: Play Biting Solutions Jason Connell and Gordon Fontaine discuss the 5th of the 7 Essential Puppy Lessons in Zen Dog Training. Play biting solutions are crucial to helping dogs grow into Zen Dogs. Recorded: 09-04-24 Studio: Just Curious Media Partner: Zen Dog Training Hosts: Jason Connell Gordon Fontaine #justcuriousmedia #zendogtraining #mrjasonconnell #gordonfontaine...

Zen Dog Training Episode 26: Crate Training Jason Connell and Gordon Fontaine 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: 09-04-24 Studio: Just Curious Media Partner: Zen Dog Training Hosts: Jason Connell Gordon Fontaine #justcuriousmedia #zendogtraining #mrjasonconnell #gor...

Zen Dog Training Episode 25: Being Zen “Wakaru” Understanding Jason Connell and Gordon Fontaine discuss Wakaru, which embodies Understanding, an essential principle in Zen Dog Training. Recorded: 09-04-24 Studio: Just Curious Media Partner: Zen Dog Training Hosts: Jason Connell Gordon Fontaine #justcuriousmedia #zendogtraining #mrjasonconnell #gordonfontaine #pets #puppies #dogoftheday #doglover #...

Zen Dog Training Episode 24: House Training Jason Connell and Gordon Fontaine discuss house training tips, tricks, advice, and pitfalls to avoid. Including why Gordon never recommend using pee pads or having dogs ring a bell to “ask” to go outside. Also covered in this episode where to find and download the entire FREE House Training Guide.  Recorded: 08-16-24 Studio: Just Curious Media Partner: Z...

Zen Dog Training Episode 23: Socialization To Touch Jason Connell and Gordon Fontaine 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. Topics include: How to give your dog a "Pretend Vet Visit", importance of socialization for grooming, vet visits, and everyday experiences like giving your dog a...

Zen Dog Training Episode 22: Being Zen "Kansha" Appreciation & Gratitude Jason Connell and Gordon Fontaine discuss Kansha, which embodies Appreciation & Gratitude, two fundamental principles in Zen Dog Training. Topics include: Reasons to be grateful for our dogs, respecting how dogs see the world, Wakaru training from a place of deep understanding.  Yoga Breath technique to help...

Zen Dog Training Episode 21: Socialization To People, Places, & Things Jason Connell and Gordon Fontaine discuss the 1st of the 7 Essential Puppy Lesson.  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 dogs it’s about helping them understand the world is...

Zen Dog Training Episode 20: 7 Essential Puppy Lessons Jason Connell and Gordon Fontaine unveil the 7 Essential Puppy Lessons in Zen Dog Training. 7 puppy lessons to master in order for your puppy to grow up to be a Zen Dog! A dog that is confident, calm, relaxed with you, your family, and people in your life. Missing any of these essential lessons can lead to problem behaviors in adult dogs.  Rec...

Zen Dog Training Episode 19: When To Start Zen Dog Training Jason Connell and Gordon Fontaine discuss the crucial timeline of when to start Zen Dog Training. Topics include: ENS Early neurological stimulation, a government program to raise Super Dogs, how to determine the actual age of your dog in human years, tips for dog breeders on using the "Battaglia Method" of early puppy socializa...

Zen Dog Training Episode 18: Creating Teachable Moments Jason Connell and Gordon Fontaine discuss the importance of creating teachable moments in Zen Dog Training. Topics include: The Secret to Zen Dog Training -- Set-ups, Entrapment, and Stings that help your dog learn faster. How to "Program" your dog by repeating exercises in controlled environments. How to create situations and manag...