Zen Dog Training

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

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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

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Episode 24: House Training

Jason Connell and Gordon Fontaine 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: 08-16-24
Studio: Just Curious Media
Partner: Zen Dog Training

Hosts:
Jason Connell
Gordon Fontaine

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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 "Tick Check", Cat Socialization, and how to use an electric toothbrush to help get your puppy used to future nail trimming.

Recorded: 08-16-24
Studio: Just Curious Media
Partner: Zen Dog Training

Hosts:
Jason Connell
Gordon Fontaine

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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 you learn to not react and get frustrated or angry when your dog acts out or misbehaves. Instead take a moment to catch your breath and reflect on the best training strategy to choose.

Yoga Breath is the first technique we teach reactive dog and new puppy owners too, because it is important to lead by example and signal to your dog to relax and not feel anxious.   

Recorded: 08-16-24
Studio: Just Curious Media
Partner: Zen Dog Training

Hosts:
Jason Connell
Gordon Fontaine

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Episode 21: Socialization To People, Places, And Things

Jason Connell and Gordon Fontaine discuss the 1st of the 7 Essential Puppy Lessons in Zen Dog Training. Socialization for dogs and puppies is more than just getting them around other dogs. Socialization to people, places, things and new experiences is essential to helping dogs grow into Zen Dogs.

Topics include: The socialization period for puppies, pitfall of using a pee pad for young puppies, socialization is an essential lesson because it is the root of dog domestication.

Socialization tips for helping shy and timid dogs of all ages overcome their fears and phobias.

Recorded: 07-24-24
Studio: Just Curious Media
Partner: Zen Dog Training

Hosts:
Jason Connell
Gordon Fontaine

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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. 

Recorded: 07-24-24
Studio: Just Curious Media
Partner: Zen Dog Training

Hosts:
Jason Connell
Gordon Fontaine

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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 socialization developed by Dr. Carmen Battaglia.

Recorded: 07-24-24
Studio: Just Curious Media
Partner: Zen Dog Training

Hosts:
Jason Connell
Gordon Fontaine

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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 manage your dog and set up training sessions that help them peacefully learn your rules.

Recorded: 07-05-24
Studio: Just Curious Media
Partner: Zen Dog Training

Hosts:
Jason Connell
Gordon Fontaine

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Episode 17: Coping Strategies

Jason Connell and Gordon Fontaine discuss the importance of coping strategies in Zen Dog Training.

Topics include: Helping a Shy, Fearful, or Protective Dog. Socialization techniques are similar to what you learn when you are socializing a new puppy. Ideally, start socialization BEFORE the 14th week!

Coping Strategies is what we call desensitization and counterconditioning, the SPCA recommended method to help dogs overcome their fears and phobias.

Zen Dog Training's  graphic novel training plan for Helping Shy, Fearful, or Protective Dogs. A client favorite comic book style training manual for helping timid or shy dogs of all ages build confidence and learn to relax. 

Learn how to use Treats for Confidence, Yoga Breath, and Jolly Talk to build your dogs confidence. 

Recorded: 07-05-24
Studio: Just Curious Media
Partner: Zen Dog Training

Hosts:
Jason Connell
Gordon Fontaine

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