
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
50 episodes
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

Solving Play Biting In 48 Hours
Zen Dog TrainingEpisode 41: Solving Play Biting In 48 HoursJason Connell and Gordon Fontaine discuss how quickly play biting can be resolved with Zen Dog Training.Recorded: 01-07-25Studio:
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Episode 41
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15:47

The Zen Dog Training Approach
Zen Dog TrainingEpisode 40: The Zen Dog Training ApproachJason 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...
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Episode 40
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14:49

Your Dog Is Not A Machine!
Zen Dog TrainingEpisode 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 intell...
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Episode 39
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13:27

How To Choose A Dog Walker
Zen Dog TrainingEpisode 38: How To Choose A Dog WalkerJason Connell and Gordon Fontaine discuss the best ways to choose the right dog walker for your dog.Recorded: 12-12-24Studio:
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Episode 38
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15:06

The Truth About Exercise
Zen Dog TrainingEpisode 37: The Truth About ExerciseJason Connell and Gordon Fontaine discuss the truth about exercise for your dog and how essential it is for their well-being.Recorded: 12-12-24Studio:
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Episode 37
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14:47

The Spirit Of Zen Dog Training
Zen Dog TrainingEpisode 36: The Spirit Of Zen Dog TrainingJason Connell and Gordon Fontaine discuss the very essence and spirit of Zen Dog Training.Recorded: 12-12-24Studio: Ju...
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Episode 36
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14:54

What's Next For The Zen Dog Training Podcast
Zen Dog TrainingEpisode 35: What's Next For The Zen Dog Training PodcastJason Connell and Gordon Fontaine discuss what's next for the Zen Dog Training Podcast.Recorded: 11-05-24Studio:
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Episode 35
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14:20

The Talk: How Dogs Learn
Zen Dog TrainingEpisode 34: The Talk: How Dogs LearnJason Connell and Gordon Fontaine discuss The Talk: How Dogs Learn, which all clients of Zen Dog Training receive at their first session.Recorded: 11-05-24Studio:
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Episode 34
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14:58

Being Zen "Makoto" Honesty & Sincerity
Zen Dog TrainingEpisode 33: Being Zen "Makoto" Honesty & SincerityJason Connell and Gordon Fontaine discuss Makoto, which embodies Honesty & Sincerity, two fundamental principles in Zen Dog Training. Recorded: 10-17-...
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Episode 33
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14:01

Raising A Zen Dog
Zen Dog TrainingEpisode 32: Raising A Zen DogJason Connell and Gordon Fontaine discuss how to properly raise a Zen Dog.Recorded: 10-17-24Studio: Just Curious MediaPartn...
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Episode 32
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14:30

How To Choose A Dog Trainer
Zen Dog TrainingEpisode 31: How To Choose A Dog TrainerJason Connell and Gordon Fontaine discuss the important topic of how to properly choose a dog trainer.Recorded: 10-17-24Studio:
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Episode 31
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15:43

Who’s the Boss?
Zen Dog TrainingEpisode 30: Who’s the Boss?Jason Connell and Gordon Fontaine discuss the fundamental question of who's in charge, you or your dog.Recorded: 09-24-24Studio: Just...
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Episode 30
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15:10

Why Not Punish?
Zen Dog TrainingEpisode 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: 09-24-24Studio:
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Episode 29
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16:56

Preventing Food Guarding & Control Of The Mouth
Zen Dog TrainingEpisode 28: Preventing Food Guarding & Control Of The MouthJason 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 t...
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Episode 28
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15:48
