Zen Dog Canine Training

04/07/2026

Calling all puppies! We have ONE SPOT left in our Zen Puppy Kindergarten class starting April 14th!

Join us for lots of puppy fun, learning and socializing. This course will provide both you and your puppy with a wealth of information and critical puppy skills.

Contact us at [email protected] for more information.

Zen Puppy - The Puppy Kindergarten Training. Invest in your puppy's future with first-steps learning.

03/06/2026

Sign up for our puppy classes today! Here's why:

https://www.zendogtraining.com/thoughts/puppy-socialization-creating-an-optimistic-dog/

02/25/2026

Got Puppy?

Come join us for puppy shenanigans in our up-coming Zen Puppy Kindergarten class, starting Tuesdays March 3rd at 730pm in Kerrisdale. We boast one of the most comprehensive and informative early puppy education classes in the city, following a thorough and progressive curriculum. The course comes with a fantastic training-gear loot bag packed with training essentials. Throughout the course students get free samples of nutritional items, and discounts on featured weekly items. Within our course, we feature puppy agility exercises, grooming tips, nutritional guidance, prizes for contests, tricks, body awareness exercises, life skill exercises, toy play and plenty of social interactions! We build a wonderful community within each course amongst the students and offer the opportunity to progress to two more levels of puppy development.
For registration, please contact Simply Natural Raw Pet Food at 604 266 1125. For more information contact us at [email protected]

02/11/2026

https://www.zendogtraining.com/resources/introducing-a-new-puppy-to-the-household/

Bringing a new puppy home? Zen Dog Training in Vancouver shares expert tips for a safe, happy introduction between your puppy and resident dog. Start right!

12/12/2025

https://www.zendogtraining.com/thoughts/tips-for-winter-safety-and-your-dog/

Keep your dog safe this winter with Zen Dog's top tips. Learn about paw protection, antifreeze dangers, and indoor enrichment for cold Vancouver days.

12/04/2025

Our annual holiday sale is this weekend, December 6th and 7th!

Santa will be arriving for photos on both days from 2:00 - 6:00 pm. All proceeds from the photos will be donated to SAINTS Rescue💕🐾

12/04/2025

One of the best sales of the year! Bring your dog and get photos with Santa. Pictures taken from 2pm to 6pm each day. All proceeds go to SAINTS Rescue.

Our annual holiday sale is this weekend, December 6th and 7th!

Santa will be arriving for photos on both days from 2:00 - 6:00 pm. All proceeds from the photos will be donated to SAINTS Rescue💕🐾

12/03/2025

PLEASE CROSS POST.....

A friend of mine is fostering a very special dog and he is now ready for his forever home. There is a lovely video of him below in the post.

MEET FREDDY!!!

Freddy is 65lbs of energy, vital life force and joy
Birthday: Not quite sure but some time in October of 2024
Weight: A looooong and lean 65lbs
Currently in Foster in Nelson, BC

Who is he?
- an eager to please, clever goofball
- extremely smart
- food motivated
- playful & enthusiastic
- FAST! this boy can run!
- Loves routine!

Skills include:
- did we mention he is FAST! He would be GREAT at agility
- 10/10 on the cuddle scale
- a bit like a house alarm, will bark to alert you (with positive reinforcement he knows to cease
when instructed)
- 10/10 on bringing joy and enthusiasm to all things in life
- plays well with other dogs after proper introduction
- loves to learn and work
- good with horses, chickens and cats

Work in Progress includes:
- can be reactive with new dogs if not introduced properly
- shy
- his early life in the shelter has caused him to be wary of strangers but once he knows you,
he warms right up
- trust is earned with Freddie, not given automatically
Ideal home:
- ideally with a doggie sibling who will tolerate his playful puppy-ness but could be an only dog as long as he had regular play dates
- he loves routine
- rural setting away from the hustle and bustle of city life
- fenced outdoor space he can safely explore
- people who will worship him and make him feel safe and loved
- humans with experience with shy dogs who can boost his confidence
- a life that offers adventure and allows him to grow into the amazing dog he is becoming
- a home willing to continue his raw feeding

Medical Flex:
- he is healthy, raw fed and has delayed neuter to allow his growth plates to close

Freddie’s Dream:
Find a human who loves him as much as he loves to run! Someone who will be patient with him as he finds his way and overcomes “stranger danger” and loves to cuddle on the couch.

EMAIL: Andrea at [email protected] and please mention you saw the posting via Shannon's page on FB
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=1yNURzGmjEA

06/25/2025

https://www.zendogtraining.com/training/the-3-to-5-rule-a-simple-formula-for-effective-dog-training/

Train smarter with the 3 to 5 rule: 3–5 short dog training sessions a day, just 3–5 minutes each. Boost results while keeping your dog motivated.

06/25/2025

Come join us for some puppy shenanigans and kick off the summer with lots of great learning!!

Our next Puppy Kindergarten class starts next Tuesday, July 8th.
https://www.zendogtraining.com/services/puppy-training/kindergarten/

Contact us for details:
[email protected]
www.zendogtraining.com