We help dogs and their owners get the most out of their relationship.
Companion dog training that fits your lifestyle
Board & Train Programs
Results that last
Supportive programs for dog owners
Are you having a tough time with your dog?
Do you get anxious when its time to take your dog for a walk?
Are you that person chasing your dog down, because they refuse to come back to you?
Is their separation anxiety making YOU a nervous wreck to leave home?
Get the life you want with your dog
No more stressful walks!
Walk your dog instead of your dog walking you! Learn some of the most effective ways to get your dog to stop pulling and get the most out of your walks.
Get a confident dog
A confident dog isn’t afraid of being left alone. They know they are safe and are happy to chill until you get home. Learn games and activities that build up your dog so you can leave them with confidence.
Bring calm to your home
No more stressing about if the door gets left open, someone comes over, or you are trying to get that big package into the house while not letting the dog get out. Get effective strategies to bring in a little calm and leave door bolting in the past.
I got you.
Listen, I get it. I’ve been there too. You are a committed owner who only wants the best for their dog, but just like having kids, it can be a rough go of it. Especially if you are left to search the internet to find “the best” way to be a pet parent. Those searches often leave you feeling hopeless and sometimes alone. How do you know which is the right advice and what is just some crazy person spewing terrible advice?
Leave all those worries behind you and let me guide you down the right path towards a more harmonious life with your dog.
My name is Leslie Barger and I have been working with dogs professionally for almost 20 years. In 2020 I opened Zen Hound believing there has to be a better way to care for the dogs we so deeply love. So many facilities are focused on getting as many dogs through the door as possible. Training is usually focused on commands, but rarely show you how to use them to suit you and your dog’s lifestyle. Changing that focus to the individual needs allows for the dog to have the best learning experience, while also helping owners learn how to help their dog thrive throughout its lifetime.
How Does This Work?
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1. Let's get on the phone and see how I can best help.
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2. Get a customized plan that puts your dog on the right path.
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3. Have a well mannered dog a live a less stressful life.