Now and Zen Dog Training offers holistic training solutions that consider the whole dog when working with clients. The training philosophies are based on scientifically proven methods that provide effective leadership using force-free techniques and are client-friendly.
Certifications:
- Certified Professional Dog Trainer – KA
Job Title:
- Owner
Training Equipment:
- Utilizes flat collars and proceeds to harnesses and other non-aversive equipment as needed.
Training Philosophy:
Now and Zen Dog Training’s philosophy is based on positive, praise-based training techniques. The focus is on building a foundation of communication with a holistic approach to the dog-human relationship through compassionate, force-free training methods.
Locations Served:
- Western North Carolina and South Carolina, including Transylvania, Jackson, Henderson, Macon, Haywood, and Buncombe counties.
- Clients accepted within a 2-hour radius of the Brevard, North Carolina area.
The training methods employed are scientifically based and force-free, encouraging dogs to make better choices. Positive reinforcement training methods create better results and are risk-free for dogs. These methods offer the opportunity to help dogs with fears, aggressive behavior, stress, anxieties, and phobias. Positive training also utilizes various management plans to help set dogs up for success. The emphasis is on teaching dogs what to do, not punishing them for not complying, creating a partnership.
Nan Long, owner of Now and Zen Dog Training, brings a lifetime of formal training and experience, enriched by her years spent on a farm in the Midwest with equines, dogs, and other animals. She has been training dogs and their people in the Brevard, North Carolina area since 2002. Some of her professional affiliations include being a Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed, an American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen evaluator, a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers, and a supporting member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. She is also a member of Doggone Safe and a ‘Be A Tree’ presenter, continuously seeking additional formal education. Nan also spends time working with local veterinarians, helping local shelter dogs, rescue organizations, and presenting dog bite safety programs to local schools.
