FirstBarkI had a great experience working with Gordon! He really heard us out on our goals and what we were struggling with, and showed us different ways and techniques to make our training way more effective right away! I highly recommend Zen Dog!
Zen Dog Training
Somerville, Massachusetts
About Zen Dog Training
Zen Dog Training has transformed human-canine relationships since 2005. Our clients learn the secrets to successful dog training and our veterinarian approved approach to preventing and solving problem behaviors. Our positive reinforcement approach works on dogs of all ages and breeds. You'll learn how to quickly train your dog or puppy and fear-free ways to gently stop unwanted behaviors too!
Training & services
Training goals
- Behavior consultation
- Crate training Customer-reported
- Leash training
- Obedience training
- Puppy training
- Recall training
- Socialization
Behavior support
- Aggression training
- Barking
- Fear and confidence
- Reactivity training
- Resource guarding
- Separation anxiety
How training happens
- Group classes
- In-home training
- Online or virtual training
- Owner coaching
- Private training
Dog age
- Puppies
Class options
- Small classes
Support between sessions
- Homework and practice
- Personalized training plans
Assistance and working dogs
- Therapy dog training
Your dog’s background
- Rescue dogs
Training approach
- Positive reinforcement
Other listed services
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- Animal Rescue
- Basic Commands
- Certified Dog Trainer
- Dog Behavior Challenges
- Dog Parent
- Dog Safety
- Dogs Leash
- Education Programs
- Family Dog
- Helping Dog
- High School
- Home Visits
- House Calls
- In-Home Consultation
- Master Dog Trainer
- New Rescue
- Personal Trainers
- Personalized Coaching
- Personalized Training Session
- Pet Adoption Counselor
- Shy Dog
- Telephone Consultation
- Vet Services
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Customer reviews
Google listing4.9
210 Google reviews
Mentioned in reviews
- Puppy training 50
- Socialization 32
- Knowledgeable trainer 18
- Helpful staff 13
- Safe environment 12
- Crate training 7
All 10 topics
- Obedience training 7
- Dog socialization 6
- Behavior correction 4
- Easy to follow materials 3
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Great experience for me and for my pup Maggie! Not only am I now trained to train her .... she is 100% more socialized! I couldn't have asked for more. Great program. Happy dog!
I have had a great experience with the Zen Dog puppy classes. Gordon is a wonderful teacher who uses gentle and positive methods to help puppy "parents" train their pups. Every lesson includes play time for the puppies and games to teach dogs certain skills. Daily practice of the skills optimizes the experience in the course. I highly recommend this course for anyone with a puppy!
My dog Santi is a lovely sweet boy who has been having a lot of problems living in an urban environment. Emily Fleming was our trainer from Zen dog and she was fantastic! She was very hands-on and was great at working with both Santi and myself. I have some disability issues and …Read full reviewClose full review
My dog Santi is a lovely sweet boy who has been having a lot of problems living in an urban environment. Emily Fleming was our trainer from Zen dog and she was fantastic! She was very hands-on and was great at working with both Santi and myself. I have some disability issues and she really helped Us to adapt and work within my capabilities. I highly recommend Emily. She has made living with my traumatized dog much easier and happier
Julie came over for a great 2 hour session. In that one session, we were able to learn the skills to get our dog out of bed at night, stop jumping up at people, and eating food off the counter. Strongly recommend Zen Dog for helping with any type of training for any age dog!
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