Zen Dog Training

Customized in-home training programs address specific behavioral challenges through personalized sessions. Our certified trainers work directly with owners to implement fear-free techniques during daily routines like meals and walks. Each plan adapts to the dog's age, temperament, and the family's lifestyle for lasting results.

Small-group training sessions focus on socialization and basic obedience for puppies and adult dogs. Classes follow SPCA-recommended curricula with individualized attention to address common issues like leash pulling and separation anxiety. Six-week programs include make-up session options for flexibility.

Self-paced online courses provide access to 100+ training videos and downloadable resources for home study. The platform includes puppy training guides, behavior modification techniques, and interactive comics covering house-training, command teaching, and anxiety prevention. Lifetime access ensures ongoing support.

Six-week online puppy training program includes house-training schedules, play-biting solutions, and leash-walking techniques. The course features three training comics and video demonstrations covering essential skills for new puppy owners. Designed for immediate implementation with step-by-step guidance.

Flexible gift certificates available for all training packages including in-home sessions, group classes, and online courses. Recipients can schedule services at their convenience with any certified Zen Dog trainer. Ideal for pet owners seeking professional behavior solutions.

With over 15 years of experience, Gordon specializes in behavior modification and puppy socialization. He developed Zen Dog's training curriculum and hosts the company's podcast, sharing expertise through 100+ online videos.

Certified in fear-free training methods, Emily focuses on rescue dog rehabilitation and separation anxiety solutions. She provides personalized in-home sessions across Cambridge and Watertown areas with measurable results in 30 days.

Specializing in shy dog rehabilitation, Julie brings 12 years of experience helping nervous dogs build confidence. She leads group classes in Revere and Swampscott while offering home visits for complex behavior cases.

Neil focuses on early socialization and obedience training for puppies. He works with first-time owners in Lexington and Brookline, combining practical exercises with educational resources to establish strong training foundations.

Serving Melrose and Arlington areas, Cassie specializes in small dog training and reactive behavior modification. Her approach combines positive reinforcement with environmental management techniques for lasting behavioral changes.

We use fear-free, positive reinforcement techniques approved by SPCA and AVSAB, combining rewards with gentle interruptions for behavior modification.

Yes, we provide customized in-home training across Greater Boston with certified trainers available for personalized sessions.

Our services cover Greater Boston including Cambridge, Somerville, Newton, and surrounding communities with multiple trainer locations.

We offer small-group classes focused on puppy socialization and obedience training with flexible scheduling options.

Yes, our online platform provides 100+ training videos, puppy courses, and downloadable resources accessible 24/7 for home study.

Most clients notice improvements within 2-3 sessions through our customized training plans and daily implementation strategies.

My partner & I had a great experience with Zen dog training. Our trainer was Emily Fleming, and she was an amazing trainer whom we would HIGHLY recommend. She was kind, informative, had a bright spirit, and was flexible with scheduling. (At times, I wished we could've hung out apart from dog training & be human friends, too! ) We loved how she interacted and engaged positively with our anxious little man.

She kept it hopeful, and was very understanding & patient with his process of desensitization. It was quite evident how much expertise she has in the field of dog training, and in addition, we truly sensed her love for dogs, which I believe enhanced the overall experience. Our main criticism was that there were only two sessions, and it was quite expensive. We would have wished for a few more sessions, a few weeks apart perhaps.

Of course the emphasis is on our ability to interact with and train with our own dogs, and put in the time and efforts on our own, but more guidance and separate times with that support would have been additionally helpful. Thank you!

Would highly recommend Zen Dog Training! We worked with James, and he was awesome! We wanted to work on better leash manners, overall obedience, confidence and patience with our 9month old Mini Goldendoodle. James gave us all the right tools to handle any situation and we saw results after our first session. Two sessions was all we needed to get our pup going in the right direction! James was super friendly, and worked well with our pup. James and the Zen Dog training tips and tools definitely helped us achieve a more 'Zen pup' in our house!

Having in home training made all the difference for training my pup and for gaining confidence in what I was doing (and advice for what I wasn't). My pup took immediately to the steps and I noticed a difference in her behavior right away. Gordon was amazing in meeting me where I was and understanding my own personality, strengths and weaknesses. I really think there is nothing better than having someone come to your home and neighborhood to understand your setting and personalize your training. Definitely worth it!

Great experience with Zen Dog Training - I had rescued a 2-year old, large breed dog and I needed help with reactive dog training, repetitive barking and greeting people under control. My Zen trainer, James, came to my house, listened to my experiences and concerns, explained the core concepts of dog training and provided literature for review, and then worked through each concern with us verbally, by demonstration and through coaching while we practiced. The tools were simple and effective! We made immediate progress, and I am confident that I can apply the same tools to different behavioral goals in the future as well.