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A unique dog training podcast sharing a peaceful approach to raising your dog with Zen.
Hosts: Jason Connell, award-winning documentary producer & dog lover & Gordon Fontaine, master dog trainer & founder of Zen Dog Training.
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Zen Dog Training Episode 27: Play Biting Solutions Jason Connell and Gordon Fontaine discuss play biting solutions and the Zen Dog Training options you have to reduce nipping and biting to ensure your puppy grow up to be a Zen Dog. Recorded: 09-09-25 & 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 #ani...
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 #justcuriousmedia #zendogtraining #mrjasonconnell #gordonfontaine #pets #puppies #dogoftheday #doglove...
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 #mrjasonconnell #gordonfontaine #pets #puppies #dogoftheday #doglover #ilovemydog #puppyl...
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 #zendogtraining #mrjasonconnell #gordonfontaine #pets #puppies #dogoftheday #doglover #ilovem...
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 dogs it’s about helping them understand the world is a safe place and deepening the bond with ...
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 #do...
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 Gordo...
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 #mansbestfrie...
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 #zendogtra...
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 #justcuriou...
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 #mansbestfri...
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 #t...
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 #...
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 #do...
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 ...
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:...
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 d...
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 #puppytra...
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...
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 ...
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So wild... So comforting... So Zen... I listen to your fantastic podcasts every day. Big Thanks to you, Really Cool Zen masters 😀