Zen Dog Training Dojo

Training begins with a free evaluation at the client’s home or favorite park. Programs include behavioral consultations for problem behaviors, puppy socialization, advanced obedience (heel, recall, place), trick training, and aggression management. The board-and-train program places the dog with a trainer for daily, personalized sessions. Training is ongoing and tailored to each dog’s needs, with emphasis on owner education and long-term behavior maintenance.

Pricing Summary

Training is structured with a two-part payment: half due at the start and the remaining half due after completion. If clients are not completely satisfied, the balance is not required. Specific pricing for packages or sessions is not listed.

Policies

Client satisfaction is guaranteed: if not completely satisfied with training results, the second half of the payment is not required. No other cancellation or rescheduling policies are stated.

Zen Dog Training Dojo is a dog training business based in Birmingham, Alabama, founded by Benjamin Frederick, a lifelong dog trainer raised in a professional dog obedience school. Benjamin developed The Educated Dog Program in 2009 at the Greater Birmingham Humane Society, which significantly reduced dog return rates by teaching adopters how to properly integrate rescued dogs into their homes. In 2022, the program evolved into Zen Dog Training Dojo, where Benjamin now offers in-home and facility-based training using praise, love, affection, and healthy discipline—without intimidation, food treats, or bribery. The business provides behavioral consultations, puppy socialization, advanced obedience, trick training, aggression management, and board-and-train services. Benjamin’s approach focuses on building clear communication and a strong bond between dog and owner, with a satisfaction guarantee on training outcomes.

The business serves families across the Greater Birmingham area, including Leeds, and offers free in-home or park-based evaluations to begin the training process. Training is tailored to dogs of all ages, sizes, and behavior issues, with an emphasis on long-term behavior change and owner education.

Additional services include board-and-train programs for busy owners, where dogs live with a trainer and receive daily personalized sessions. All training methods are rooted in positive reinforcement without the use of food bribes, distinguishing Zen Dog Training Dojo from mainstream trainers.

Benjamin is recognized as Birmingham’s one and only dog training sensei, with over a decade of hands-on experience training dogs and educating owners in behavior modification and adoption success.

The business operates from 8601 Dover Road, Leeds, AL 35094, and is available for consultations and training sessions by appointment.

Zen Dog Training Dojo does not offer dog grooming, walking, boarding, daycare, or pet supply sales as standalone services beyond its core training programs.

Accomplishments

Benjamin Frederick developed The Educated Dog Program at the Greater Birmingham Humane Society in 2009, which significantly reduced shelter return rates between 2009 and 2012. He has trained hundreds of dogs and their owners in Birmingham over more than a decade. In 2022, the program became Zen Dog Training Dojo, and Benjamin is recognized as Birmingham’s one and only dog training sensei.

How to Get Started!

Begin with a free evaluation and consultation, which can be scheduled at the client’s home or a preferred park. This initial meeting allows Benjamin to assess the dog’s behavior and create a personalized training plan.