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. Recorded: 07-24-24 Studio: Just Curious Media Partner: Zen Dog Training Hosts: Jason Connell Gordon Font...
Aug 07, 2024•13 min•Ep. 20
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 socialization developed by Dr. Carmen Battaglia. Recorded: 07-24-24 Studio: Just Curious Media Partner: Zen Dog Trainin...
Jul 31, 2024•19 min•Ep. 19
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 manage your dog and set up training sessions that help them peacefully learn your rules. Recorded: 07-05-24 Studio:...
Jul 24, 2024•17 min•Ep. 18
Zen Dog Training Episode 17: Coping Strategies - Solutions For Shy, Fearful, Or Protective Dogs 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...
Jul 17, 2024•14 min•Ep. 17
Zen Dog Training Episode 16: Shunishment Jason Connell and Gordon Fontaine discuss the essential technique of shunishment in Zen Dog Training. Training by removing attention from your dog is very effective, however requires creating an environment where you can control the outcome to ensure you can safely ignore your dog. For this reason many popular methods such as "yipping" and acting like a hurt puppy when your dog play bites you is more complex. To work, these kind of shunishment methods req...
Jul 10, 2024•15 min•Ep. 16
Zen Dog Training Episode 15: Zen Dog Training Is People Training Jason Connell and Gordon Fontaine discuss 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 they have. At first dog training is hard because it requires mutual communication and you must act and speak in counterintuitive ways ...
Jul 03, 2024•15 min•Ep. 15
Zen Dog Training Episode 14: Stopping Unwanted Behaviors Jason Connell and Gordon Fontaine discuss stopping any and all unwanted behaviors from your dog. Recorded: 06-14-24 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...
Jun 26, 2024•16 min•Ep. 14
Zen Dog Training Episode 13: Do You Have To Be The Alpha? Jason Connell and Gordon Fontaine discuss the common misconceptions of Alpha based training. Recorded: 06-14-24 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...
Jun 19, 2024•15 min•Ep. 13
Zen Dog Training Episode 12: The Habits Of Highly Effective Dog Trainers Jason Connell and Gordon Fontaine discuss the common habits shared by highly effective dog trainers. Recorded: 05-22-24 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...
Jun 12, 2024•14 min•Ep. 12
Zen Dog Training Episode 11: Mindfulness In Zen Dog Training Jason Connell and Gordon Fontaine discuss the power of mindfulness in Zen Dog Training. Recorded: 05-22-24 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...
Jun 05, 2024•16 min•Ep. 11
Zen Dog Training Episode 10: Getting To Yes! Jason Connell and Gordon Fontaine discuss how essential positive reinforcement "Yes" markers are in Zen Dog Training. Recorded: 05-22-24 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 #puppytrai...
May 29, 2024•17 min•Ep. 10
Zen Dog Training Episode 09: Being Zen "Kaizen" Small Steps Lead To Big Changes Jason Connell and Gordon Fontaine discuss Kaizen, how small incremental steps lead to big and positive changes with your dog in Zen Dog Training. Recorded: 04-16-24 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 #an...
May 22, 2024•15 min•Ep. 9
Zen Dog Training Episode 08: Choosing The Right Methods Matter Jason Connell and Gordon Fontaine discuss the importance of choosing the right methods for your dog in Zen Dog Training. Recorded: 04-16-24 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 #d...
May 15, 2024•16 min•Ep. 8
Zen Dog Training Episode 07: Control Your Dog, Control The Outcome Jason Connell and Gordon Fontaine 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 training option. When you want to reward good behaviors or gently interrupt unwanted behaviors start by setting up an environment for...
May 08, 2024•14 min•Ep. 7
Zen Dog Training Episode 06: The Secrets Of Zen Dog Training Jason Connell and Gordon Fontaine discuss the secrets of Zen Dog Training (ZDT). This episode includes ALL the Secrets and ZDT Options as a table of contents. Conversation covers everything clients need to understand the “magic” behind Zen Dog Training. Controlling your dog and the outcome by using the right tools and equipment is the first secret to Zen Dog Training. Creating teachable moments is the most important secret of Zen Dog T...
May 01, 2024•17 min•Ep. 6
Zen Dog Training Episode 05: The Magic & Science Of Dog Training Jason Connell and Gordon Fontaine discuss the magic & science behind Zen Dog Training. Recorded: 03-13-24 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...
Apr 24, 2024•14 min•Ep. 5
Zen Dog Training Episode 04: Use Treats As Rewards, Not Bribes Jason Connell and Gordon Fontaine discuss the proper way to use treats within Zen Dog Training. Recorded: 03-13-24 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...
Apr 17, 2024•17 min•Ep. 4
Zen Dog Training Episode 03: Sharing The Zen Dog Way Jason Connell and Gordon Fontaine discuss the purpose of the Zen Dog Training podcast. Recorded: 03-01-24 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 #trainin...
Apr 10, 2024•17 min•Ep. 3
Zen Dog Training Episode 02: Training People First, Dogs Second Jason Connell and Gordon Fontaine discuss some of the proven techniques of Zen Dog Training. Recorded: 03-01-24 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 #...
Apr 03, 2024•16 min•Ep. 2
Zen Dog Training Episode 01: The Origin Of Zen Dog Training Jason Connell and Gordon Fontaine discuss the origin of Zen Dog Training, which launched in 2005. Recorded: 03-01-24 Studio: Just Curious Media Partner: Zen Dog Training Listen: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music Hosts: Jason Connell Gordon Fontaine #justcuriousmedia #zendogtraining #mrjasonconnell #gordonfontaine #pets #puppies #dogoftheday #doglover #ilovemydog #puppylove #animals #doggy #doglife #lovedogs #animal #doglove #bestwoof ...
Mar 27, 2024•15 min•Ep. 1
