The Zensational Dog

4.7 Stars,23 Reviews

206 North Main St, Trenton, KY 42286

Service area: Serves Nashville, TN and surrounding areas; clients travel from across the region for board and train programs and in-home follow-ups.

Service Overview

Types of Dog Training

Family Dog
Behavior Modification

Specialty Focus Areas

Puppy Training
Leash Pulling
Reactivity / Aggression
Separation Anxiety
Barking Excessively
Jumping on People
Fearfulness
Recall

Training Formats Offered

In-Home
Private Facility
Board and Train
Video Calls

Program Formats

Intensive Program
Ongoing Weekly
Sessions Package

Types of Dogs

Small
Medium
Large
Doodles
Terriers

Age of Dogs Trained

Puppy (<1 year)
Adolescent (1-2 years)
Adult (2-8 years)

Dog Training Methodology

Methods:

✓ Positive Reinforcement Only

Equipment:

✓ Clickers
✓ Food Rewards
✓ Harnesses
✓ Flat Collars

Anita offers intensive board and train programs lasting 3–4 weeks, during which dogs receive daily training, behavior modification, and socialization. Owners receive daily updates via photos, videos, and messages. After the program, Anita conducts in-home sessions to teach owners how to maintain and reinforce the dog’s new skills. Video sessions and ongoing support are available post-training. Puppy training and behavior consultations are also offered as standalone services.

Pricing & Policies

Pricing Summary

Pricing details are not publicly listed; clients engage through customized programs, primarily board and train, with follow-up sessions included. Payment structure is discussed directly with Anita after initial inquiry.

Policies

Post-training support is included with ongoing phone and message assistance. No specific cancellation or rescheduling policies are stated, but clients report Anita responds promptly to questions and concerns at any time.

Testimonials

“This is an amazing program and Anita is amazing at what she does! We sent our very timid, almost 3 month, 2 lb puppy to her puppy training program and it made all the difference in the world. She is outgoing, friendly, very obedient and eager to please and isn’t afraid of anything! Everyone that meets her says they’ve never seen a chihuahua that is so friendly and laid back. While we contribute that partly to her being half poodle, we also give most of the credit to her training at The Zensational Dog program. Definitely worth every penny!”
– Client

“Anita is awesome! I sent my 1.5 year old (70 lb) rescue pup to The Zensational Dog for a three week board and train program and the results were life changing! … Now, Whiskey is doing great! He is doing amazing on walks and is listening to me at home and in public! … I would highly recommend training at The Zensational Dog for any dog owner!”
– Client

“When I told my vet that I thought I needed a ‘dog matchmaker’ – someone to help me pick a companion for my male pug/terrier mix – she recommended Anita. … Fast forward to two years later… Ellie had decided to eat the furniture…I sent out an SOS to Anita. … A week later… Ellie had also dramatically improved!!! More importantly, she was happier and less anxious. I highly recommend Anita and her training services.”
– Client

About the Trainer

Anita is a dog trainer and behaviorist who helps dog owners build healthy, happy relationships with their pets by understanding canine instincts and psychology. She specializes in behavior modification and puppy training, focusing on preventing unwanted behaviors before they start and resolving existing issues like reactivity, separation anxiety, leash pulling, and fearfulness. Anita offers board and train programs, in-home follow-up support, and video sessions, ensuring owners learn how to communicate effectively with their dogs. She provides regular updates via photos, videos, and Google Drive access during board and train stays, and continues to support clients post-training with ongoing advice and check-ins.

Her approach emphasizes positive communication and confidence-building, helping dogs of all sizes and backgrounds — from tiny Chihuahuas to large GSD mixes — become calm, obedient, and socially confident. Clients praise her for her dedication, personalized attention, and ability to transform even the most challenging cases into well-behaved family companions.

Anita also offers pet selection guidance, helping owners find compatible companion dogs based on lifestyle and existing pets.

Accomplishments

Anita has successfully transformed dogs with severe reactivity, separation anxiety, and fear-based behaviors into confident, well-mannered companions. Clients consistently report life-changing results, including the ability to take dogs into public spaces like dog-friendly restaurants, parks, and hiking trails. She is highly recommended by veterinarians and has trained multiple dogs for clients across Tennessee.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients contact Anita directly to discuss their dog’s needs. She may conduct a phone consultation or in-home meet-and-greet to assess the dog and recommend a program, such as board and train, video sessions, or in-home training.

Free Consultation

Availability

Weekdays
Weekends
Morning
Afternoon
Evening

Languages

English

wheelchair accessible parking

Other Services Offered

Pet boarding service

Location