Zen Dog Training

07/14/2025

Got a new puppy?
Think about what you want long term and start training for it now.

If you don't want your adult dog on the sofa...don't bring him up there now "cause he's just a puppy".

If you want your adult dog to be "good in the house when left alone"...then start now by implementing good supervision and use crate training to assist you.

You want your dog to be good with your kids? Then supervise the puppies interaction, keep a drag line on him and interrupt the jumping and play-biting. AND teach the kids how to behave properly around the puppy.

If you start out doing it right from the start, you won't have to fix it later.

07/13/2025

We’re thrilled to introduce our newest foster dog who will be available for adoption starting in September! This incredible girl is smart, sweet, and shaping up to be the perfect outdoor companion. She came to us from

By the time she's ready to go home, she’ll be: ✅ Fully trained for off-leash adventures
✅ Comfortable riding on our
✅ Social and confident around kids and other dogs

She’s got amazing potential and would thrive with an active family who wants to hit the trails, explore the Ozarks, or just enjoy life with a well-trained best friend by their side.

💬 Interested in meeting her? Send us a private message here on the page!

07/13/2025

Yup. Pretty much.

07/13/2025

Ok but how is Pippin so cute??? 😍😍

07/09/2025

🌟 Unlock clear communication with low-level e-collar training! This misunderstood tool is all about connection, not control. Discover how to use it gently for effective training. 🐾 Read more: https://wix.to/ya7YL1z

07/08/2025

What are we doing today? We are at the Bentonville Square doing demonstrations on biking with your dog! Come out and meet Rudy and Sirius!

07/08/2025

Come out tonight from 5 to 8 to the Bentonville Square and check out our demonstration on biking with your dog. We will talk about tips and tricks and how to make sure you can safely take your dog on the trail!

Join us on the Bentonville Square on Tuesday, July 8th, from 5–7 PM, for a free evening packed with bike demos, workshops, live music, food trucks, and more. It’s the perfect ride into our vibrant cycling community—no skills required, just bring your curiosity! 🚴‍♂️

Think of it as a giant Bentonville bike block party! New to biking? This is the perfect event for you to get your wheels in the door! (Or something like that 😬)

More info on our website!

07/07/2025

Meet Katie, our allergy detection puppy in training! 🐾👃🏼

In this session, Katie is comparing two identical food jars — but one has a hidden challenge: added dairy protein. Her job is to alert us to the one that’s unsafe.

And she nailed it. 🙌

Katie is doing fantastic as we scale up her expectations and introduce more complex training scenarios. She’s learning to trust her nose, stay focused, and build consistency — all skills that will one day help keep her future handler safe from a life-threatening allergy.

This kind of work takes time, patience, and an incredible amount of precision… and Katie is rising to the occasion beautifully.

Go, Katie! 🐶💪

07/04/2025

Here we are 7 years later and they love each other!

07/04/2025

My bestest boy from 2 years ago.

07/03/2025

This little pug girl was found in Noel , a long way from home . Disappeared from owners yard , 6 weeks ago .
LUCKILY she was microchipped.
This morning she was reunited with her family and boy was she pleased to see them !!’
PLEASE microchip your dogs !
Low cost is available at I m Your Huckleberry Spay and Neuter clinic ! 😊

07/03/2025

“Aren’t dogs supposed to be scared of the e-collar?”

Roscoe doesn’t seem to think so 😄
Just look at that smile!

And yes — every time I recall him in this video, I’m pressing the button. Why? Because the e-collar isn’t about pain or punishment. It’s about clear communication.

When used correctly, it becomes a reliable, consistent cue your dog can trust — even off leash, at a distance, and around distractions.

Dogs like Roscoe thrive with that kind of structure. They’re not afraid of the tool — they’re excited to work, because they know exactly what’s expected of them.

The myth that e-collars are cruel completely overlooks the reality of how balanced, ethical training actually works.