THE ZEN DOG

OUR PRIMARY PURPOSE is to help you be in right relationship with your dog; happy, joyous and free. THE ZEN DOG method is intended to develop the deepest possible relationship between you and your dog with the least amount of tension. We don't promote choke chains, shock collars, alpha rolls or other popular aversion techniques. Nor are we that interested in clickers, treats and/or other methods intended to create "obedience". We want to help you look at, see and feel your dog's energy, understand his needs and assume your proper role as his leader. We'll encourage you to give her what she needs rather than what she wants, thus allowing her to be a dog and you to be the alpha without forcing your will on her. THE ZEN DOG rules of engagement are 1) energy 2) sound 3) touch, in that order. Touch (which includes the handing of treats, leash work, etc.) is always the last resort. We aim to teach you how to use your focus to guide her. Taking ownership of any dog is a deep and subtle responsibility that will change your life once you commit to it. Every dog deserves a second chance, especially those who've already had one. Thank you for your interest.

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ZEN looks good on you LAMBY. #THEZENDOG #THEZENYARD #chillorbechilled #therearenobaddogs #everyonedeservesasecondchanceespeciallythosewhovealreadyhadone #rescueordie (at THE ZEN DOG)

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Afternoon delight. NAMA STAY holds space on our couch, er- her couch. #napping #pitstagram #sharpeimix #buddahlounge #THEZENDOG #afternoondelight #livetolounge #rescueordie #dogselfie #zzzen (at THE ZEN DOG)

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"The minute I heard my first love story I started looking for you..." ~ RUMI is available for #adoption. Rarely in our rehabilitation process do we see a dog who is so big, so playful, so gentle and so kind. Rescued on his death day RUMI came to us "human aggressive". Now he helps us teach others. #THEZENDOG #therearenobaddogs #everyonedeservesasecondchanceespeciallythosewhovealreadyhadone #rescueordie #fourleggedteacher (at THE ZEN DOG)

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The face that launched a thousand bottles. ~ BENTLEY, #kombuchadog cover model poses today for the puppyrazzi where #THEZENDOG was promoting #dogadoption in #DTLA #artsdistrictla #therearenobaddogs #everyonedeservesasecondchanceespeciallythosewhovealreadyhadone #rescueordie #brindelicious #pitstagram (at Cafe Gratitude Arts District)

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Join #THEZENDOG for a @KombuchaDog #tasting & #dog #adoption today @Grow #DTLA #artistdistrict 11:00a - 1:00p Bentley from @ridgebacksandfriends recently featured on the #kombuchadog label along with more #adoptable #dogs will be there to meet and greet. #THEZENDOG will be offering discounts on all services (Training, Boarding & Dayplay) #adoptdontshop #adoptme #petadoption #adopt #kombucha #fureverhome #therearenobaddogs #rescueordie #rescuedogs #dogsofinstagram #adoptadog #happyhowlidays #dogsforever #dogoftheday (at GROW DTLA)

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#santaslittlehelper #pitstagram #therearenobaddogs #THEZENYARD #THEZENDOG #therearenobaddogs #holidayhoundsonice #dogsofinstagram (at THE ZEN DOG)

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Congraduations to the inaugural class of #THEZENDOG Walking & Socialization group training! (L to R) WOLFE, KITTY, PETUNIA and OTTO, you were pawsome! Thanks to these dedicated owners who help their dogs work through severe cases of leash aggression, reactivity and social anxiety. We couldn't be more proud. #therearenobaddogs #relationshiptraining #everyonedeservesasecondchanceespeciallythosewhovealreadyhadone #dogs #dogtraining #THEZENYARD #helpingdogswiththeirpeople #dogpeople #fortheloveofdog #dogsofinstagram

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#THEZENDOG #happyhowlidays #holidayhoundsonice #bestinshow #pupstrut (at Pershing Square)

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Dog's eye view, nap time, #thezenyard We are grrrrateful for you and yours. #THEZENDOG #americanflag #thankful (at THE ZEN DOG)

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Nap time, dog's eye view, inside #thezenyard at #THEZENDOG. We are grrrrateful for you and yours. #thankful #dogsforever #americanflag (at THE ZEN DOG)

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SHAR-PEIIII! #dtlavets #puppiesofinstagram #THEZENDOG #puppies #sharpeisofinstagram #sharpeiofinstagram #sharpeilove (at DTLAvets)

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#THEZENDOG pack is thrilled to see one of our very own students on a @kombuchadog bottle. Bentley Ginger is currently being fostered through @ridgebacksandfriends who has so generously put forth time and money for his rehabilitation. He is doing great and continues to make progress. He is ready for the next step into his furrever home. Please spread the #woof. Pick up a bottle or a case of Bentleys and share. We hope he finds someone local in #losangeles and continues to come socialize and #Dayplay at #THEZENDOG #adoptme #adopt #adoptdontshop #dogsinla #dogsofig #dtladogs #dogoftheday #dog #rescuedogs

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Pals made here at #THEZENDOG #THEZENPACK #dogsinla #dogs #dogsofig

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Ozzie getting a gold star for his name recognition ;) #labradoodle #puppy #THEZENDOG #dog #dogoftheday

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UME #THEZENDOG #rescuepuppy #pitstagram #blackdogsofinstagram #puppiesofinstagram #lovewins (at THE ZEN DOG)

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Me and My Shadow ~ #THEZENDOG #thezenyard #bestiesforlife #shadowisthenewblack #fearnot #walkthroughthevalleyoftheshadowofdeath #lovewins (at THE ZEN DOG)

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Nama is in charge of breaks at #THEZENDOG boarding and training facility. #justdogit #nike