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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Jul 12, 2024 • 41min
E366: Deb Jones, PhD - Redefining Focus: What Training for Focus Looks Like
What really goes into having a focused dog? Join us for a conversation what it means to train focus — and how we can split a complex behavior down into component parts to build a strong but flexible skillset every sports dog needs.
Jul 5, 2024 • 46min
E365: Dr. Amy Cook, Crystal Wing, and Erin Lynes - "The Power of Play"
What's the big deal about play, anyway? Join us for a conversation on the benefits of play... and how to tap into your inner child, so both you and your dog can enjoy playing together!
Jun 28, 2024 • 36min
E364 - Sharon Carroll - Training & Competing with "Differently Motivated" Dogs
In this episode Sharon and I talk about what engagement looks like for those "differently motivated" dogs and how to handle it when our dog appears to be ignoring our cues.
Jun 21, 2024 • 31min
E363: Hélène Lawler - Reliable Distance Downs
Ever wonder how herding dog handlers get those fabulous downs at a distance? Hélène Lawler joins me to talk about building reliable behaviors at a distance... useful whether you want to herd sheep or nail your startline stay and drop on recall!
Jun 14, 2024 • 24min
E362: Kelly Daniel - "Wellness and Your Canine Athlete"
Wellness is about both the physical and the emotional being. Today Kelly and I take a deeper look at what that means and what we, as handlers, can do to ensure the wellness of our canine athletes.
Jun 8, 2024 • 1h 3min
E361: Irith Bloom - The Role of Choice and Habit in Dog Training
Choice and habit both play a role in our dog training - and if we want to change behavior, it's important to determine which that behavior falls into to create an effective plan. During this episode, Irith and I talk about how to know and what to do!
May 31, 2024 • 28min
E360: Petra Ford - "Training For Engagement"
Engagement and attention are not the same thing — In this episode Petra dives into what training engagement looks like and why it's crucial to compete successfully.
May 24, 2024 • 21min
E359: Ashley Escobar - Teaching Conformation Skills: What You Need to Know
Competing in conformation is so much more than running in circles — join me and Ashley for a conversation on the skills it takes to become best in class.
May 17, 2024 • 59min
E358: A Look at FDSA Training Camp!
Ever wondered what to expect at our annual in-person event? This week we'll hear from several people who have attended multiple events about what they love and why they keep coming back.
May 10, 2024 • 20min
E357: Aleks Woodroffe - "Using Handler Pressure As a Tool in Nosework"
Whether you realize it or not, every time you and your dog step to the line handler pressure will play a role in the search. So, how can you use it to your advantage? Aleks and I discuss exactly that in this episode of the podcast!
