Fenzi Dog Sports Podcast
Melissa Breau
Published every Friday, the Fenzi Dog Sports Podcast is brought to you by the Fenzi Dog Sports Academy. Each episode of the Fenzi Dog Sports Podcast will feature an interview with a leading name in the competitive dog sports training world, talking in depth about issues that often get overlooked by traditional training methods.
Episodes
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Dec 14, 2025 • 27min
E438: Erin Lynes - "Building Canine Confidence"
Join me as I interview Erin Lynes about building confidence in our canine partners — we talk about clear communication, natural levels of confidence (and how much you should expect to be able to move the needle), the "Mr. Rogers" technique, and more!
Dec 5, 2025 • 33min
E437: Ashley Escobar - "Impulse Control, Body Awareness, and Precision... Through Conditioning"
In this episode Ashley walks us through why she's turned to conditioning to help her young dogs develop impulse control, body awareness, and precision — and how she's adapted it to help any dog that would benefit from strengthening those three skills.
Nov 28, 2025 • 32min
E436: Petra Ford - A Look at Open Obedience
The sport of obedience adds new challenges at each level of competition — in this episode, National Obedience Champion Petra Ford joins me for a conversation on what it takes to train for and compete at the open level.
Nov 21, 2025 • 24min
E435: Laurie Huston - Foundations for Agility
Whether working with your first agility dog or your fifth, the right foundation can play a huge role in your team's success. Join us for a conversation on how to build the skills you'll need as a team... even if you have minimal access to equipment.
Nov 14, 2025 • 34min
E434: Julie Symons - Evaluating What Your Nosework Dog Really Knows
It's easy to fall into the habit of only practicing skills you know that you and your dog are good at — in this episode, Julie and I talk about how to avoid that issue, and how to continually evaluate where your nosework dog is strongest, identify holes, and ensure you continue to progress in your training together.
Nov 7, 2025 • 55min
E433: Ashley Escobar, Erin Lynes, and Irith Bloom on Puppyhood & Adolescence
The life stages our young sports dogs go through can come with dramatic changes and significant transitions - so what's normal? How do we decide what to prioritize? What are the current best practices when it comes to socialization? Join us for a conversation on all things puppy and adolescent!
Oct 31, 2025 • 35min
E432: Crystal Wing - "Mindset and Mechanics: Thinking About Training"
Crystal Wing joins me for a conversation on how to build your training around a great relationship with your dog by balancing mindset and mechanics.
Oct 17, 2025 • 46min
E431: Kathy Sdao - "What Happens When They Won't Go"
Ever have a situation where your dog refuses to move forward? In this episode Kathy Sdao and I talk about what balking is, why we think dogs do it, and what we can do about it.
Oct 10, 2025 • 31min
E430: Liz Joyce - "Starting A Handler Fitness Habit"
Join handler fitness trainer, Liz Joyce, and me for a podcast all about how you can start — or restart — your fitness journey, gently.
Oct 10, 2025 • 31min
E430: Liz Joyce - "Starting A Handler Fitness Habit"
Join handler fitness trainer, Liz Joyce, and me for a podcast all about how you can start — or restart — your fitness journey, gently.
