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.
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Aug 5, 2023 • 56min
E324: Other Dog Sports with Melissa Breau, Hélène Lawler, and Sara Brueske
Join Teri Martin, Melissa Breau, Hélène Lawler and Sara Brueske for a conversation about the "other" dog sports offered at FDSA — treibball, herding, and disc!
Jul 28, 2023 • 54min
E323: Nancy Gagliardi Little - "Startlines Under Stress"
What do you do when your agility startline breaks down? Whether your dog is the type to anticipate their release, stress sniff, freeze, or leave the line to visit the volunteers, this episode is the one for you!
Jul 21, 2023 • 30min
E322: Liz Joyce - Fitness for Your End of the Leash
If you've thought about leveling up your personal fitness level so you can be a better dog sports competitor, but have been consumed by "yeah buts" (yeah but my knees... yeah but my age... yeah but my weight) this podcast is for you!
Jul 14, 2023 • 38min
E321: Tracey McLennan - "Studying Prey Drive"
What is prey drive anyway? Tracey McLennan has spent years studying prey drive in our canine companions and this week she joined me to talk about what it is, why we breed for it, and both the pros and cons of having it in our dogs.
Jul 7, 2023 • 46min
E320: Julie Flanery - "Learning to Love Heelwork"
Julie joins me to talk about the importance of building enthusiasm into your heelwork right from the start, and how to avoid (or overcome!) training plateaus during the process of training your dog a beautiful heel.
Jun 30, 2023 • 1h 41min
E319: The Truth About High Drive Dogs
Join me, Crystal Wing, Denise Fenzi, Hélène Lawler and Jane Ardern — all presenters in the upcoming High Drive Dog Conference — for a honest conversation about the best and worst parts of living with and training high drive dogs.
Jun 23, 2023 • 28min
E318: Aleks Woodroffe - "Canine Massage for the Sports Dog"
I interview Canine Bodyworker and Scent Work Trainer Aleks Woodroffe on the benefits and application of canine massage for our sports dogs.
Jun 16, 2023 • 29min
E317: Petra Ford - "Fit for Obedience"
The level of fitness a dog needs to do well in obedience is often overlooked - but the level of core work and conditioning required for obedience exercises shouldn't be ignored. In this episode Petra and I talk about her approach to keeping her dogs fit for obedience.
Jun 9, 2023 • 40min
E316: Michael Shikashio - "When Housemates Fight"
It's rarely talked about — but intra-household dog-dog aggression is more common than many realize. Join me and Michael Shikashio for a deep dive into why, what to do, and how you can prevent issues.
Jun 3, 2023 • 21min
Sara Brueske - Making the Most of the Summer
Traveling with your pup this summer? Looking for other fun activities to capitalize on the awesome summer weather? Sara and I talk about preparing to travel, the benefits of road tripping with a young dog, and more!
