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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Feb 21, 2020 • 40min
E154: Stacy Barnett - The Evolution of a Dog Trainer
Description: Stacy and I talk about how her thinking on training for nosework has evolved over time - from looking at just the emotional components to considering the cognitive skills dogs need to thrive in this sport.
Feb 14, 2020 • 43min
E153: Nicole Wiebusch - "Reward Placement, Stays, and All Things Rally"
Description: The details make all the difference — this week, Nicole and I chat about how tiny changes can have a big impact... from reward placement to reducing reinforcement.
Feb 7, 2020 • 36min
E152: Deb Jones - From Dolphins to Dogs: Better, More Cooperative Care
Description: A training opportunity at the SHEDD aquarium in Chicago led Deb Jones down a new path — considering how we can incorporate cooperative care training for our canine companions.
Jan 31, 2020 • 41min
E151: Leslie McDevitt - Pattern Games for Working on Reactivity & Focus
Description: The fabulous Leslie McDevitt joins me to talk about her latest book and upcoming FDSA webinar on Pattern Games... games she teaches to help with reactivity and build better focus.
Jan 24, 2020 • 37min
E150: Jennifer Summerfield - Behavior Meds: What every dog owner should know
Description: Dr. Jennfier Summerfield is back on the podcast to talk about normal behavior vs. abnormal behavior, when it's time to talk meds, and what meds might be on the table.
Jan 17, 2020 • 33min
E149: What to Expect at FDSA Training Camp 2020
Description: This week I had on Chelsey Protulipac, Ruth Ellis, and Megan Walsh to talk about their experiences at previous FDSA Training Camps now that registration is open for 2020!
Jan 10, 2020 • 31min
E148: Petra Ford - "Conditioned for Excellence in Obedience"
Description: Petra and I talk about the fitness that is required of our competitive obedience dogs... and how working on conditioning exercises can benefit your obedience performance.
Jan 3, 2020 • 40min
E147: Andrea Harrison - "Setting Better Training Goals in 2020"
Description: Happy New Year! Andrea and I talk about reflecting on 2019 and setting goals for the New Year to help you do more and get your brain the right headspace for success.
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Dec 27, 2019 • 38min
E146: Helene Lawler - "How to Escape Foundationland"
Description: Helene has led a number of discussions lately around the idea of foundationland... this place many trainers get stuck in when training their dogs - so I invited her on to talk about the concept and what to do to escape if you find yourself stuck there.
Dec 20, 2019 • 29min
E145: Megan Foster - "Start Routines and End Routines for Competition"
Description: When your dogs expectations don't match reality, it can cause countless problems with performance - especially in competition. But routines can help — Megan tells us how.
