Fenzi Food For Thought

What is fallout, in the world of behavior? Can you see it in a short video clip? Does eating suggest a lack of fallout? I talk about these topics here.   Follow my training! Instagram The High Drive Dog More online training! Fenzi Dog Sports Academy

Separation anxiety? Crate anxiety? Fear of missing out? Something else related but… Not even quite sure what it might be? Here I talk about my dogs, Ice and Xen. Different dogs with different issues, but the same way of thinking about problem-solving… If that interests you, take a listen.   Follow my training! Instagram The High Drive Dog More online training! Fenzi Dog Sports Academy

Being a positive reinforcement extremist has nothing to do with how you train dogs. It’s about how you treat people. This live dives into how R+ has evolved beyond training methods—shaping how we engage, communicate, and show up in the dog training community.   Follow my training! Instagram The High Drive Dog More online training! Fenzi Dog Sports Academy

In this live, I unpack common misconceptions about positive reinforcement training and explain why withholding reinforcement is still a form of clear communication. I share a personal story about my early shaping mistakes and describe how good modern training sets dogs up for success without guessing. This is a call for clarity, accuracy, and respect across all training approaches.   Follow my training! Instagram The High Drive Dog More online training! Fenzi Dog Sports Academy

If developing resilience requires experiencing stress, does that mean humans need to stress their dogs intentionally? Nope. We’re stressing our dogs all the time, whether we mean to or not. Follow my training! Instagram The High Drive Dog More online training! Fenzi Dog Sports Academy

Do applications of adversive occasionally benefit the dog? It should be obvious that the answer is yes, but if you’re struggling with that… Listen to this one. Doesn’t mean you have to run out and use them…   Follow my training! Instagram The High Drive Dog More online training! Fenzi Dog Sports Academy

Discover the power of thoughtful communication and how a minute of consideration can transform your interactions. Explore the differences between being outspoken and rude, and learn the value of empathy in conversations. Dive into insights from dog trainers that highlight authentic connections versus social media portrayals. Experience a dog's daily routine, showcasing the joy and bonding moments shared with their owners. Finally, reflect on the art of effective communication to foster deeper understanding and positive dialogue.

In my last live, some people misunderstood the realities of single incident learning and superstitious learning. You don’t control these realities…the learner does. You want to know what they are so that you can minimize harm to your training when they show up.   Follow my training! Instagram The High Drive Dog More online training! Fenzi Dog Sports Academy

All three of my dogs learned about electric fencing - the hard way. This live is about their different reactions… And how that might impact them into the future, especially if I were a trainer who chose to use electric collars.   Follow my training! Instagram The High Drive Dog More online training! Fenzi Dog Sports Academy

Learning may well be a function of reinforcers and punishers. But behavior over time? Reliability? Habit and relationship should be the end goal. That’s what I talk about here.   Follow my training! Instagram The High Drive Dog More online training! Fenzi Dog Sports Academy