Zen Dog Training

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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.

  1. 1D AGO

    Stopping Unwanted Behaviors (Rereleased)

    Zen Dog Training Episode 63: Stopping Unwanted Behaviors (Rereleased) Jason Connell and Gordon Fontaine rerelease E14 and discuss stopping any and all unwanted behaviors from your dog. Recorded: 06-14-24 Studio: Just Curious Media Partner: Zen Dog Training Listen: Apple Podcasts Buzzsprout Spotify Watch: YouTube 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

    16 min

  2. 12/31/2025

    Do You Have To Be The Alpha? (Rereleased)

    Zen Dog Training Episode 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: 06-14-24 Studio: Just Curious Media Partner: Zen Dog Training Listen: Apple Podcasts Buzzsprout Spotify Watch: YouTube 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

    15 min

  3. 12/17/2025

    Control Your Dog, Control The Outcome (Rereleased)

    Zen Dog Training Episode 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 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 success. Training happens faster when you are consistent with rules and control the outcome. Recorded: 04-16-24 Studio: Just Curious Media Partner: Zen Dog Training Listen: Apple Podcasts Buzzsprout Spotify Watch: YouTube 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

    14 min

  4. 12/03/2025

    Take Your Training To The Next Level!

    Zen Dog Training Episode 60: Taking Training To The Next Level! Jason Connell and Gordon Fontaine discuss taking dog training to the next level! Recorded: 10-21-25 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 #training Send us a text

    10 min

  5. 11/19/2025

    The Silent Observer

    Zen Dog Training Episode 59: The Silent Observer Jason Connell and Gordon Fontaine discuss the highly beneficial technique of being a silent observer around your dog. Recorded: 10-21-25 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 #training Send us a text

    10 min

  6. 11/05/2025

    Your Dog Is A HABIT Making Machine!

    Zen Dog Training Episode 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: 10-21-25 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 #training Send us a text

    9 min

  7. 10/22/2025

    The Zen Dog Training Approach (Remastered)

    Zen Dog Training Episode 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 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: 09-09-25 & 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 #puppytraining #zen #dog #training Send us a text

    15 min

  8. 10/08/2025

    Preventing Food Guarding & Control Of The Mouth (Remastered)

    Zen Dog Training Episode 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 food guarding and control of the mouth are vital to helping dogs grow into Zen Dogs. Recorded: 09-09-25 & 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 #training Send us a text

    19 min
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4.8
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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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  • Channel
    Just Curious Media
  • Creator
    Just Curious Media & Zen Dog Training
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    63
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Just Curious Media LLC
  • Show Website
    Zen Dog Training

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