Zen Dog Training uses SPCA recommended positive reinforcement training taught by qualified dog trainers. Based on operant conditioning, our modern programs were designed by Gordon Fontaine, CTC (Certified Dog Trainer from the San Francisco SPCA). Click HERE to register!
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Group Classes - 6 week programs - 1 hour sessions meet once a week for 6 weeks - $189
Zen Dog Training is different!
*Small class size limited to 6-8 dogs
*Evening and Weekend classes
*Comfortable, Convenient Locations:
Dogma - Union Square, Somerville
Crate Escape - Fresh Pond Area Cambridge/Belmont
Puppy Kindergarten
For puppies 8-22 weeks old. Covers: Household Manners (Jumping, Biting), Plenty of Monitored Play Time (Socialization!!!). Training basics: coming when called, leash manners…
Puppy II - Advanced
Advanced puppy class for older puppies (8 mths+) great for graduates of other Puppy Kindergarten classes who would like to continue training or try Zen Dog Training.
Adult Program
Advanced training Program for well-socialized dogs 8 mths and older. Great for newly adopted or older dogs who need basics and practice in a group setting.
Puppy Plus
Includes: A spot in a 6 week group class, a copy of The Secrets of Zen Dog Training DVD and (1) In-Home visit - see In-Home Training for more information - $295
CLICK HERE** to read about the risks/benefits of early socialization and why most veterinarians no long recommend puppies be kept in quarantine until 6 months of age.
Note: Proof of vaccination required. Puppies can usually join around 12 weeks old or 4-5 days after second round of puppy shots. Must have Distemper, Parvovirus and Bordetella – please inquire with your veterinarian if you have any questions about joining puppy class.
Where do Group Classes meet?
Group classes are held at Crate Escape’s state-of-the-art, Belmont facility, as well as, the newly opened animal hot-spot, Dogma in Union Square Somerville.
Dogma is located at 321 Somerville Ave, Union Square, Somerville and a stone's throw from the Union Square Animal Hospital and Nunziato Dog Park. www.dogmacatmatoo.com
From Porter Square - head South East on Somerville Avenue aprox 1 mile. Dogma is located on your left hand side about two blocks into Union Square.
From Boston - via storrow drive, take left at Monsignor Obrien Highway/Rt 28N. Slight right at McGrath Hwy (signs for Washington St.). Turn left at McGrath Hwy/Medford St. Turn right at Somerville Ave. Turn right at Bow St./Somerville Ave./Union Square, continue to follow Bow St. Sharp left at Somerville Ave.
Crate Escape is conveniently located on the Cambridge / Belmont line, Crate Escape is 5 minutes from Fresh Pond and 5 minutes from Rt. 2 Arlington, and Cambridge.
Crate Escape's 10,000-square-foot facility is behind Fresh Pond Animal Clinic, White Hen Pantry and Zeff Photo at 20 Flanders Rd. Belmont. www.Crate-Escape.com
From Cambridge - from the Fresh Pond Rotary, take Concord Ave towards Belmont. Then a RIGHT on Blanchard street towards Arlington. (Blanchard turns into Brighton Ave.) look for the Fresh Pond Animal Clinic, White Hen Pantry and Zeff Photo. Turn LEFT onto Flanders Road.
From Rt. 2 - take exit 59 (Rt 60) towards Belmont, make a RIGHT onto Brighton Rd until turns into Blanchard. After crossing the tracks you will see the White Hen Pantry. Turn RIGHT onto Flanders Road.
From Belmont - take Concord Ave towards Cambridge. Take a LEFT on Blanchard street towards Arlington. RIGHT into the White Hen Pantry parking lot - this is Flanders Road.
From Arlington - take Rt 60 towards Belmont. Go over Rt 2 and make your first left onto Brighton street. Cross over the tracks and look for the Fresh Pond Animal Clinic, White Hen Pantry and Zeff Photo at 20 Flanders Rd. Belmont.
From Boston - take Storrow Drive to the Fresh Pond Parkway. Take the Fresh Pond Parkway towards Cambridge. At the Fresh Pond Rotary take Concord Ave towards Belmont. Then a RIGHT on Blanchard street towards Arlington. (Blanchard turns into Brighton Ave.) look for the Fresh Pond Animal Clinic, White Hen Pantry and Zeff Photo. Turn LEFT onto Flanders Road.
*Zen Dog Training - Class make-up policy
Missed classes can be made up at future Zen Dog Training classes. Scheduling should be handled with each instructor as class size limits do apply.
