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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Dec 27, 2024 • 26min
E390: Denise Fenzi - Setting Training Goals & The Evolution of Circle Walking
Hear the story of what inspired Denise's popular circle method for loose leash walking, and join us for a discussion on goal setting as we head into the near year!
Dec 21, 2024 • 1h 22min
E389: The One Day Conference Spectacular
In honor of our current sale, we're bringing back highlights from several previous conversations on choosing your sport puppies, dealing with adolescence, what it means to have a confident dog and what it means to have a high drive dog... and combining them for one final takeaway.
Dec 13, 2024 • 34min
E388: Julie Symons - The Benefits of Nosework & How to Get Started
Trying to decide if Nosework is worth a try? In this episode Julie and I talk about the benefits of nosework and how to adapt your handling to improve your nosework dog's performance.
Dec 6, 2024 • 29min
E387: Bronagh Daly - "Breaking Down Agility Handling for Your Dog"
When running an agility course full speed there's a lot your dog has to process... so how do you make handling clear for your dog? Bronagh and I talk about handling clearly and training your dog to optimize that clarity.
Nov 29, 2024 • 16min
E386: Sara Brueske - "Training A Stunt Dog"
Ever wondered what it takes to train the show stopping tricks you see frisbee dogs and stunt dogs perform? In this episode Sara and I talk about training big moves — what to think about, how to break them down, and what you need to consider to keep both you and your dog safe.
Nov 22, 2024 • 34min
E385: Nancy Gagliardi Little - What it Takes to Prepare to Compete
Need a strategy for getting reinforcement off your body? Wondering what other skills you should have on board before that first competition? In this episode Nancy and I talk about all of the pieces that go into preparing our dogs to perform their best.
Nov 15, 2024 • 28min
E384: Julie Flanery - Shape Up Your Training
Shaping: People either love it or hate it! Join Julie and I for a conversation on why it should be a tool in your training toolbox and how you can build your skills so you and your dog can become a talented shaping team.
Nov 8, 2024 • 59min
E383: Irith Bloom - Changing Feelings: When to Use Food to Change Emotions
As positive reinforcement trainers we often use food for everything! In this episode Irith and I talk about desensitization and counterconditioning... and why Irith actually prefers not using food for these cases unless we need to.
Nov 1, 2024 • 1h 2min
E382: What Do We Mean By Big Feelings?
Join us for a fantastic panel discussion with Dr. Amy Cook, Denise Fenzi, Kim Palermo, and Petra Ford on sports dogs, their big feelings, and how to help them thrive.
Oct 25, 2024 • 32min
E381: Dr. Jennifer Summerfield & Dr. Jessica Perry Hekman - "Anxiety in Our Dogs"
What do we know about anxiety in our canine companions? Join us for a conversation about what causes anxiety and what we can do about it.
