FirstBarkWe reached out to Zen Dog for in home sessions with our rescue pup, Junie. After 2 successful sessions, we feel well-equipped as new dog parents. Specifically, we can't say enough positive things about our experience working with Gordon! He is so relatable, knowledgeable, and really cares about the wellbeing of our 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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This class was so helpful for puppy socialization and obedience training! Our puppy now does great interacting with people/other dogs and has gotten so many compliments at the vet for being calm and well-behaved because of Gordon's methods.
My puppy and I enjoyed class and Gordon’s training so much! It really made owning a puppy feel less overwhelming. Also, watching my puppy play with the other puppies was the cutest thing in the world
Gordon is an incredibly professional, skilled, friendly, and helpful trainer. We will be recommending zen dog to anyone who loves in the area and is looking for puppy classes.
As a first time dog owner, I was anxious about where to start with training. When I heard about Zen Dog Training and saw they had a puppy class, I knew it was the right fit for my new puppy and me. Pete has been our instructor and he's been great! He's super patient with answerin…Read full reviewClose full review
As a first time dog owner, I was anxious about where to start with training. When I heard about Zen Dog Training and saw they had a puppy class, I knew it was the right fit for my new puppy and me. Pete has been our instructor and he's been great! He's super patient with answering questions and gives helpful feedback when we show him what we've been practicing. I was definitely overwhelmed having a new puppy, but it was reassuring to know that each week if I worked on the homework with my puppy that we'd improve. My puppy benefited from being able to play with other puppies her age each week. I've also found having access to the Zen Dog Training Puppy Course resources online to be really helpful especially when I needed a reminder of what was covered in class (the videos, comics, and blog posts are easy to understand). I definitely would recommend Zen Dog Training! We have our last class this week and I'm going to miss it when it's over.
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