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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Author

Melissa Breau

Category

Education

Podcast website

fenzidogsportsacademy.com

Latest episode

Oct 2, 2026

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Episodes

E156: Ken Ramirez - "The Eye of the Trainer" 06.03.2020

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!

Title: E155: Maia Perez - "Trialing for the First Time" 28.02.2020

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!

E154: Stacy Barnett - The Evolution of a Dog Trainer 21.02.2020

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.

E153: Nicole Wiebusch - "Reward Placement, Stays, and All Things Rally" 14.02.2020

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. 

E152: Deb Jones - From Dolphins to Dogs: Better, More Cooperative Care 07.02.2020

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.

E151: Leslie McDevitt - Pattern Games for Working on Reactivity & Focus 31.01.2020

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.

E150: Jennifer Summerfield - Behavior Meds: What every dog owner should know 24.01.2020

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.

E149: What to Expect at FDSA Training Camp 2020 17.01.2020

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! 

E148: Petra Ford - "Conditioned for Excellence in Obedience" 10.01.2020

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. 

E147: Andrea Harrison - "Setting Better Training Goals in 2020" 03.01.2020

Description: Happy New Year! Andrea and I talk about reflecting on 2019 and setting goals for the New Year to help you do more and get your brain the right headspace for success.

E146: Helene Lawler - "How to Escape Foundationland" 27.12.2019

Description: Helene has led a number of discussions lately around the idea of foundationland... this place many trainers get stuck in when training their dogs - so I invited her on to talk about the concept and what to do to escape if you find yourself stuck there.

E145: Megan Foster - "Start Routines and End Routines for Competition" 20.12.2019

Description:  When your dogs expectations don't match reality, it can cause countless problems with performance - especially in competition. But routines can help — Megan tells us how.

E144: Chrissi Schranz - "Get More Done (And Have More Fun) with Just 5 Mins of Training Time" 13.12.2019

Description:  Chrissi joins me to talk about the winter blues, and how we can overcome them (and our busy to do lists) to find time to train our dogs in the bits and pieces of time we have each day. 

Denise Fenzi - "Engagement 2.0" 06.12.2019

Description: We talk about the process of self-evaluation when it comes to dog training, Denise's latest realizations around engagement, and how she's adapted what she shares. 

E142: Nancy Gagliardi Little - The Handler's Role in Heelwork 29.11.2019

Description: Nancy and I talk about heelwork and how the handler can make or break this awesome dance with their dog.

E141: Julie Flanery - "Mission Accomplished: Reaching Your Training Goals" 22.11.2019

Description: It's fun to start new behaviors - but often we get distracted (or frustrated!) and never take those behaviors through to completion. Julie and I talk about how to avoid that problem and how to actually reach those long-held training goals.

E140: Julie Daniels - Stimulus Control and "When to GO!" 15.11.2019

Description:  Julie Daniels and I chat about her upcoming When to Go workshop, and how she gets beautiful startline stays... and the difference between the type of stay she teaches and the one Denise and Shade discussed last week!

E139: Denise Fenzi and Shade Whitesel - "The Spaces In Between - Part 2" 08.11.2019

Description:We're back with the second half of my interview with   Denise and Shade about the state of positive training in the sports world today, the skills they feel dogs are missing that they need most in seminars and competition, and what people tend to overlook when training a sports dog.

E138: Denise Fenzi and Shade Whitesel - "The Spaces In Between - Part 1" 01.11.2019

Description: Denise and Shade come on the podcast to talk about the state of positive training in the sports world today, the skills they feel dogs are missing that they need most in seminars and competition, and what people tend to overlook when training a sports dog.

E137: Cat Warren - "What the Dog Knows" 25.10.2019

Description: NY Times Best-selling author Cat Warren joins me to talk about her cadaver dog, Solo, and what she learned while writing a book about their life together.

E136: Megan Foster - "Handling Errors in Training" 18.10.2019

Description: Agility competitor and coach Megan Foster joins me to talk about handling errors in training and in the ring — and about the skills most handlers don't even realize they and their dog's need to actually achieve success. 

E135: Michael Badial - "Handling Aggression" 12.10.2019

DESCRIPTION:  Michael Badial joins me to talk about how he came to work with aggressive dogs and the strategies he employs to stay safe.   

E134: Suzanne Clothier - "Relationship Centered Training" 05.10.2019

Description : Suzanne and I talk about how she got her start in dogs, what led her to positive training and one of the mistakes she sees positive trainers making today.

E133: Loretta Mueller - "Intro to Agility" 27.09.2019

Description: Today Loretta comes on the podcast to talk about how she got started in agility, and what's changed in the sport. 

E132: Sarah Brueske- "Getting Started: Marker Cues & Foundation Skills" 20.09.2019

Description: Today I'm joined by Sara Brueske to talk about the recent crazy in using multiple marker cues (and why they've become so popular!) plus her approach to using them as foundation for her training.

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