

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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Mar 13, 2020 • 39min
E157: Emily Strong - "Canine Enrichment for the Real World"
Description: How much do you know about "Enrichment"? Do you know where the term came from? All the different options that fall into the category? This week I talk to Emily Strong about this important (and trendy) topic!

Mar 6, 2020 • 1h 19min
E156: Ken Ramirez - "The Eye of the Trainer"
Description: There are few trainers out there who have the breadth of experience across species and techniques that Ken has — today he comes on to talk a bit about his latest book and to share those experiences with you!

Feb 28, 2020 • 22min
Title: E155: Maia Perez - "Trialing for the First Time"
Description: What's it like trialing for the first time? This week I talk to a new competitor about her first trial and what it's like competing in Scentwork and Rally for the first time!

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.


