Melissa Breau
Fenzi Dog Sports Podcast
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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Melissa Breau
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Latest episode
Oct 2, 2026
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Episodes
E206: Sharon Carroll - "Talking About B-Mod" 19.02.2021 47:59
Description: Dealing with a behavior you'd really like to change? From leash reactivity to noise sensitivity, Sharon and I talk about it in this week's episode of the podcast.
E205: Loretta Mohler - "Agility in Small Spaces" 12.02.2021 24:16
Description: Struggling to train agility because of a lack of space or equipment? Loretta and I talk about options for training agility when your access to space or equipment is limited.
E204: Julie Daniels - Starting Puppies Out Right 05.02.2021 41:41
Description: Pandemic puppies abound! Join Julie and I for a conversation about creating optimistic puppies, ready for anything the world is gonna bring.
E203: Shade Whitesel - "Strike a Pose: Teaching Positions" 29.01.2021 32:03
Description: Clean, confident positions look deceptively simple — but a lot goes into teaching them in a way that will hold up in the ring! Shade and I chat about that and more in today's podcast episode.
E202: Petra Ford -"Optimal States of Arousal for Training and Competition" 22.01.2021 32:42
Description: Arousal matters... in today's episode I talk to Petra Ford about how to find that perfect balance, where your dog is in the right state to train or compete at their best.
E201: Nicole Wiebusch - "Beyond the Backyard" 15.01.2021 30:04
Description: It can be frustrating when we've worked hard on a behavior, just to have it fall apart in a new location or in the face of distractions — so this week Nicole and I talk about what it takes to teach those skills too!
E200: Emelie and Eva from Carpe Momentum on Transitions in Training 08.01.2021 1:10:16
Description: Swedish duo Eva and Emelie join me to share their story, talk about TAGteach and discuss transitions in training.
E199: Dante Camacho - Functional Training 02.01.2021 34:53
DESCRIPTION: International trainer, competitor, and presenter Dante Camacho joined me to talk about introducing clicker training to Brazil, adjusting your training to the dog you have, and to share his story.
E198: 2020 in Review at FDSA 25.12.2020 34:33
Description: The last year has been... eventful. Denise and Teri join me to chat about some of the changes at FDSA and some of the exciting things yet to come.
E197: Petra Ford - "The Making of a National Obedience Champion" 18.12.2020 39:16
Description: Petra joins me to chat about her recent first place at the National Obedience Championship and what it takes to get to the top.
E196: Dr. Jennifer Summerfield - Is that Normal (or Not)? 11.12.2020 57:51
Description: Dr. Jen and I talk about how to tell whether a behavior is problematic or outright abnormal, plus what some of the options are for working on problem behaviors, including medication, management, and more.
E195: Julie Symons, Stacy Barnett, & Melissa Chandler - The New Nosework TEAM Titling Program 04.12.2020 30:32
Description: On Dec. 8th FDSA will launch a brand new Nosework titling program as part of the TEAM titling options! Today we have Melissa, Julie, and Stacy on to talk about the program and what you can expect!
E194: Sharon Carroll - Fear, anxiety, or something else? 27.11.2020 28:42
Description: Sharon Carroll comes back on the podcast to talk about what we know about the psychological issues possible in dogs — and some of what we can do about them.
E193: Laura Waudby - "Reduce Reinforcement & Enhance Fluency" 20.11.2020 52:03
Description: Do you struggle with getting ready for competition or with reducing reinforcement in training? You're in luck! That's what Laura and I chat about in today's episode.
E192: Helene Lawler - Loopy Listening 13.11.2020 43:18
Description: You may have heard of Loopy Training, but have you heard of loopy listening? Helene and I talk about why loopy training is making waves and what she means by loopy listening!
E191: Julie Flanery - "How do I train that?" 06.11.2020 59:23
Description: How do YOU choose which technique(s) you'll use for a particular behavior? We do a deep dive into that question with Julie Flanery in this week's podcast.
E190: Kamal Fernandez - The Building Blocks of A Dog's Life 30.10.2020 1:01:49
Description: Kamal and I talk about proactive socialization for lockdown, life, and longevity — including how to tailor socialization to the dog in front of you, and why socialization isn't a one-size-fits-all process.
E189: Denise Fenzi - "From Partner to Friend: Conversations with Raika" 23.10.2020 43:32
Description: Befriending a dog is a special gift — in this weeks podcast, Denise and I talk about her latest book, which takes readers through the journey of exactly how special that friendship can be.
E188: Kevin Ringstaff - "Dealing with the Loss of a Pet" 16.10.2020 33:21
Description: Pet Grief Counselor Kevin Ringstaff joins Melissa to talk about the inevitable, and how to find support when it happens.
E187: Melissa Breau - "A little bit of background..." 09.10.2020 34:20
Description: Today we flip the script — Sara Seymour comes on the podcast to interview Melissa. We talk treibball, marketing, and more!
E186: Lori Stevens - "Fitness Foundations" 02.10.2020 27:25
Description : Lori Stevens joined me this week to talk about how to get started in fitness and the benefits of fitness — not just for our dogs, but also in terms of improving their handlers' skills.
E185: Petra Ford - "What goes into heelwork?" 25.09.2020 27:06
Description: Ever wondered what it takes for your dog to accomplish beautiful heads up heeling? Petra and I talk about the conditioning and body awareness work she does to achieve that picture for her dogs!
E184: Shade Whitesel - "The Importance of Toy Skills for Sports Dogs" 18.09.2020 52:44
Description: Why are toy skills important? What does having them look like — and what can it help you accomplish? Shade and I talk about those things and more in today's interview!
E183: Amy Cook - "Teaching Your Dog How to Feel" 11.09.2020 1:22:23
Description: Amy and I talk about what it means to have a well adjusted dog — plus handling situations where maybe your dog isn't acting particularly well-adjusted.
E182: Deb Jones - "New Virtual Titling Program for Cooperative Care" 04.09.2020 46:12
Description: Originally a student suggestion, today Deb is launching her new virtual titling certificate program for Cooperative Care!
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