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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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!
May 28, 2023 • 1h 13min
Amy Cook, PhD - Sound Sensitivity & Managing Reactivity
Amy joins me for a conversation on managing life with a reactive dog, recognizing the early signs of sound sensitivity... and more!
May 24, 2023 • 1h 4min
E313: Julie Daniels and Sharon Carroll - "The Science & Strategy Behind Raising Adolescent Dogs"
What should you expect when that perfect puppy reaches adolescence? What's "normal" and what deserves another look and more consideration? Sharon and Julie join me to talk about all things adolescent in this episode.
May 13, 2023 • 37min
E312: Karen Deeds - "An Integrated Approach to Reactivity"
There are lots of different approaches to dealing with reactivity — but how do you choose between them? How can you combine them? Can you combine them? Karen and I dig into that very question and more in this new episode.
May 5, 2023 • 1h 13min
E311: Erin Lynes, Megan Foster & Shade Whitesel on Puppies!
Thinking about your next sports dog puppy? Join us for a conversation on choosing your next puppy, what skills to start out with (depending on your sport), and what a day in the life looks like!
Apr 30, 2023 • 17min
Kelly Daniel - Fitness for Performance
Years of competition led Kelly to a focus on fitness — join us as we talk about her journey in this new podcast episode!
Apr 22, 2023 • 50min
E309: Crystal Wing - "FUNctional Obedience"
Crystal shares the story of how she ended up doing bitey sports and Search and Rescue, and then gives us a sneak-peek at what she plans to cover in her upcoming FDSA-hosted webinar!
Apr 14, 2023 • 24min
E308: Chrissi Schranz - From Free Roaming Dogs to Recalls
Chrissi joins me for this episode to talk about their recent adventures and observations — and to talk about training a recall that will stand up even out in the real-world.
