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 #dogoftheday #doglover #ilovemydog #puppylove #animals #doggy #doglife #lovedogs #animal #doglove #...
Jul 02, 2025•15 min•Ep. 50
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. Recorded: 05-28-25 Studio: Just Curious Media Partner: Zen Dog Training Hosts: Jason Connell Gordon Fontaine #...
Jun 18, 2025•15 min•Ep. 49
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 #ilovemydog #puppylove #animals #doggy #doglife #lovedogs #animal #doglove #bestwoof #mansbestfriend #dogt...
Jun 04, 2025•16 min•Ep. 48
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 Curious Media Partner: Zen Dog Training Hosts: Jason Connell Gordon Fontaine #justcuriousmedia #zendogtraining #mrjas...
May 21, 2025•16 min•Ep. 47
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 Curious Media Partner: Zen Dog Training Hosts: Jason Connell Gordon Fontaine #justcuriousmedia #zend...
May 07, 2025•15 min•Ep. 46
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 #ilovemydog #puppylove #animals #doggy #doglife #lovedogs #animal #doglove #bestwoof #mansbestfriend #d...
Apr 23, 2025•12 min•Ep. 45
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 #lovedogs #animal #doglove #bestwoof #mansbestfriend #dogtraining #puppytraining #zen #dog #trainin...
Apr 09, 2025•16 min•Ep. 44
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: Zen Dog Training Hosts: Jason Connell Gordon Fontaine #justcuriousmedia #zendogtraining #mrjasonconne...
Mar 26, 2025•15 min•Ep. 43
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 #doglife #lovedogs #animal #doglove #bestwoof #mansbestfriend #dogtraining #puppytraining #zen #dog #trai...
Mar 12, 2025•13 min•Ep. 42
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 #puppylove #animals #doggy #doglife #lovedogs #animal #doglove #bestwoof #mansbestfriend #dogtraining #puppyt...
Feb 26, 2025•16 min•Ep. 41
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 and by following through with actions and consequences. Recorded: 01-07-25 Studio: Just Curious Medi...
Feb 13, 2025•15 min•Ep. 40
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 to communicate with your dog in the language they understand. Successfully training depends on action...
Jan 29, 2025•13 min•Ep. 39
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 #animals #doggy #doglife #lovedogs #animal #doglove #bestwoof #mansbestfriend #dogtraining #puppytraining #...
Jan 15, 2025•15 min•Ep. 38
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 #ilovemydog #puppylove #animals #doggy #doglife #lovedogs #animal #doglove #bestwoof #mansbestfriend #dogtr...
Jan 01, 2025•15 min•Ep. 37
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 #doggy #doglife #lovedogs #animal #doglove #bestwoof #mansbestfriend #dogtraining #puppytraining #zen #d...
Dec 18, 2024•15 min•Ep. 36
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 #puppylove #animals #doggy #doglife #lovedogs #animal #doglove #bestwoof #mansbestfriend #dogtraining #puppytrain...
Dec 04, 2024•14 min•Ep. 35
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 #doglover #ilovemydog #puppylove #animals #doggy #doglife #lovedogs #animal #doglove #bestwoof #mansbestf...
Nov 20, 2024•15 min•Ep. 34
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 #puppies #dogoftheday #doglover #ilovemydog #puppylove #animals #doggy #doglife #lovedogs #animal #doglove #b...
Nov 06, 2024•14 min•Ep. 33
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 #doglove #bestwoof #mansbestfriend #dogtraining #puppytraining #zen #dog #training Send us a text...
Oct 30, 2024•15 min•Ep. 32
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 #animals #doggy #doglife #lovedogs #animal #doglove #bestwoof #mansbestfriend #dogtraining #puppytrainin...
Oct 23, 2024•16 min•Ep. 31
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 #doggy #doglife #lovedogs #animal #doglove #bestwoof #mansbestfriend #dogtraining #puppytraining #zen #dog...
Oct 16, 2024•15 min•Ep. 30
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 #puppylove #animals #doggy #doglife #lovedogs #animal #doglove #bestwoof #mansbestfriend #dogtraining ...
Oct 09, 2024•17 min•Ep. 29
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 #justcuriousmedia #zendogtraining #mrjasonconnell #gordonfontaine #pets #puppies #dogoftheday #doglove...
Oct 02, 2024•16 min•Ep. 28
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 #pets #puppies #dogoftheday #doglover #ilovemydog #puppylove #animals #doggy #doglife #lovedogs #ani...
Sep 25, 2024•18 min•Ep. 27
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 #gordonfontaine #pets #puppies #dogoftheday #doglover #ilovemydog #puppylove #animals #doggy #doglife #l...
Sep 18, 2024•15 min•Ep. 26
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 #ilovemydog #puppylove #animals #doggy #doglife #lovedogs #animal #doglove #bestwoof #mansbestfriend ...
Sep 11, 2024•11 min•Ep. 25
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: Zen Dog Training Hosts: Jason Connell Gordon Fontaine #justcuriousmedia #zendogtraining #mrjasonconnel...
Sep 04, 2024•20 min•Ep. 24
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 "Tick Check", Cat Socialization, and how to use an electric toothbrush to help get your puppy used to future n...
Aug 28, 2024•15 min•Ep. 23
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 you learn to not react and get frustrated or angry when your dog acts out or misbehaves. Instead take a moment...
Aug 21, 2024•15 min•Ep. 22
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 a safe place and deepening the bond with you and your family. Topics include: The socialization perio...
Aug 14, 2024•13 min•Ep. 21
