Zen Dog Training
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.
Episodes
64 episodes
Zen Dog Training Is People Training (Rereleased)
Zen Dog TrainingEpisode 64: Zen Dog Training Is People Training (Rereleased)Jason Connell and Gordon Fontaine rerelease E15 and disdiscuss the key component of training people in Zen Dog Training.Dedicated to Dr. Neil Wisema...
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Episode 64
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15:17
Stopping Unwanted Behaviors (Rereleased)
Zen Dog TrainingEpisode 63: Stopping Unwanted Behaviors (Rereleased)Learn how to stop unwanted behaviors in gentle (often counter-intuitive) ways that helps your dog better understand you, without yelling, getting angry, or trying t...
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Episode 63
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15:54
Do You Have To Be The Alpha? (Rereleased)
Zen Dog TrainingEpisode 62: Do You Have To Be The Alpha? (Rereleased)Jason Connell and Gordon Fontaine rerelease E13 and discuss the common misconceptions of Alpha based training.Recorded: 06-14-24Studio:
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Episode 62
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14:31
Control Your Dog, Control The Outcome (Rereleased)
Zen Dog TrainingEpisode 61: Control Your Dog, Control The Outcome (Rereleased)Jason Connell and Gordon Fontaine rerelease E07 and discuss the fundamental secret of Zen Dog Training.Creating situations where you can control t...
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Episode 61
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14:19
Take Your Training To The Next Level!
Zen Dog TrainingEpisode 60: Taking Training To The Next Level!Jason Connell and Gordon Fontaine discuss taking dog training to the next level!Recorded: 10-21-25Studio: Just Cur...
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Episode 60
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9:59
The Silent Observer
Zen Dog TrainingEpisode 59: The Silent ObserverJason Connell and Gordon Fontaine discuss the highly beneficial technique of being a silent observer around your dog.Recorded: 10-21-25Studio:
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Episode 59
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9:33
Your Dog Is A HABIT Making Machine!
Zen Dog TrainingEpisode 58: Your Dog Is A HABIT Making Machine!Jason Connell and Gordon Fontaine discuss how dogs learn new habits all the time and how to best cope with this ongoing issue.Recorded: 10-21-25Studio:
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Episode 58
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9:15
The Zen Dog Training Approach (Remastered)
Zen Dog TrainingEpisode 57: The Zen Dog Training Approach (Remastered)Jason Connell and Gordon Fontaine revisit E40 and discuss the fundamental approach of Zen Dog Training.Learn the 3 Steps to Zen Dog Training, the 5 Traini...
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Episode 57
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15:12
Preventing Food Guarding & Control Of The Mouth (Remastered)
Zen Dog TrainingEpisode 56: Preventing Food Guarding & Control Of The Mouth (Remastered)Jason Connell and Gordon Fontaine revisit E27 and discuss the 6th and 7th of the 7 Essential Puppy Lessons in Zen Dog Training. Preventing f...
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Episode 56
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18:42
Play Biting Solutions (Remastered)
Zen Dog TrainingEpisode 55: Play Biting Solutions (Remastered)Jason Connell and Gordon Fontaine revisit E27 and discuss the 5th of the 7 Essential Puppy Lessons in Zen Dog Training. Play biting solutions help to reduce nipping and b...
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Episode 55
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23:24
Crate Training (Remastered)
Zen Dog TrainingEpisode 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 h...
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Episode 54
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19:16
House Training (Remastered)
Zen Dog TrainingEpisode 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...
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Episode 53
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22:57
Socialization To Touch (Remastered)
Zen Dog TrainingEpisode 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 do...
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Episode 52
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18:34
Socialization To People, Places, And Things (Remastered)
Zen Dog TrainingEpisode 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 ...
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Episode 51
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19:04
Help! My Dog Won’t Stop Barking!
Zen Dog TrainingEpisode 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-...
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Episode 50
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15:06
Reactive Dog Training
Zen Dog TrainingEpisode 49: Reactive Dog TrainingJason 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 i...
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Episode 49
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14:37
Why NOT Leash Jerk Or Use A Slip Lead
Zen Dog TrainingEpisode 48: Why NOT Leash Jerk Or Use A Slip LeadJason Connell and Gordon Fontaine discuss why no one should ever do a leash jerk or use a slip lead on their dog. Recorded: 05-28-25Studio:
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Episode 48
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15:33
The Owner's Manual For Your Dog
Zen Dog TrainingEpisode 47: The Owner's Manual For Your DogJason 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 y...
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Episode 47
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16:08
Dogs Are Emotional Creatures
Zen Dog TrainingEpisode 46: Dogs Are Emotional CreaturesJason 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 ...
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Episode 46
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14:36
Why NOT Scruff Your Dog Or Do An ALPHA Roll
Zen Dog TrainingEpisode 45: Why NOT Scruff Your Dog Or Do An ALPHA RollJason Connell and Gordon Fontaine discuss the harm from scruffing your dog or making them doing an Alpha Roll.Recorded: 03-25-25Studio:
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Episode 45
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11:54
How To Stop Leash Pulling
Zen Dog TrainingEpisode 44: How To Stop Leash PullingJason Connell and Gordon Fontaine discuss a how to stop your dog from leash pulling.Recorded: 01-29-25Studio: Just Curious M...
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Episode 44
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15:53
Leash Lessons
Zen Dog TrainingEpisode 43: Leash LessonsJason 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 t...
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Episode 43
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14:37
What To Do About The Zoomies
Zen Dog TrainingEpisode 42: What To Do About The ZoomiesJason Connell and Gordon Fontaine discuss what to do when your dog gets the zoomies!Recorded: 01-29-25Studio: Just Curio...
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Episode 42
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12:44