Fenzi Dog Sports Podcast

Description:   When we talk about the foundations for a good retrieve most people think a take and a hold are the place to start — Sara and I talk in this episode about smaller splits that can give your dog even stronger foundations.

Description:   With Sue retiring, Heather has stepped in to ensure students can continue to benefit from Sue's awesome Levels program at FDSA — for those not familiar with the program, we chat about how it came to be, and why Heather is excited to teach it!

Description:   Wondering where to start with your performance puppy? Barbara Currier shares her take after 25 years of raising performance puppies!

Description:   Sharon joins me to talk about her 10-step process for working with reactive and hyper-around dogs through Offered Durational Engagement. 

Description:   Deb recently brought home the newest member of her household... a koolie puppy named Wizard! Today we talk about what she's been working on since bringing him home and how she approaches building a relationship with a new puppy!

Description:   In this episode, Ryan and I talk about the idea of overcoming differences in mindset and training, having difficult conversations, and building better relationships for it! 

Description:   The state of the rescue world and the breeding fancy have changed significantly in the last 50 years... Dr. Hekman and I chat about what those changes are, and what they mean for pet and sports dogs in the future.

Description: Nancy shares how she's redefining the way we all think of our walks with our dogs... and why it matters.

Description:   In this episode Kathy and I talk about the "LIMA Being" project, and the key to a really good cue. 

Description:   Julie and I chat about some of the key questions nosework newbies need to know, and what it takes to prep for competition — plus, how and where to look for novel search environments!

Description: Learning agility and having the skills to be able to learn agility well are two separate things! In this cast, Nancy and I talk about the critical but often overlooked skills dogs need to be able to learn and compete in agility.

Description: Amy and I talk about what it takes to get great photos of our canine companions — we cover tips for photographer and subject alike! 

Description: If you're getting tired of hearing from your agility coach that your cues were late AGAIN, Loretta and I talk about why we end up late and what we can do about it in this week's cast.

Description:   Stacy recently designed a new working model to visually represent the various capabilities successful nosework dogs need — and on today's podcast we chat about the pieces, and how they help you get trial ready.

Description:   Dr. Amy Cook and I go deep in this episode on management vs. training, her approach to treating reactivity, and what to do while you work on it.

Description:   For this week's show, I brought on 3 freestyle stars to talk about the sport, what got them hooked, and how they approach training.

Description:   Known as "Whataboutbunny" on Instagram, Alexis has taught her dog Bunny to talk using talking buttons. Bunny has learned over 70 words, including concepts like "you" and "human." 

Description:   Dog parks can be a wee bit controversial — Barbara and I talk about how to keep things as safe as possible, why many trainers don't like them, and the key pieces you should train if you plan to use them.

Description:  Shaping is all about the ABCs... and Sarah and I go into what that means in today's episode all about shaping! 

Description:   Starting to think about obedience competition? Laura and I talk about the aspects of competing folks tend to overlook in training, and how to truly prep for heading into the ring!

Description:   You've seen the flashy performances disc dogs put on — this week Sara and I talk about the training behind the show, and what the options are for getting your own dog started!

Description:  Life skills are easy to overlook with a potential competition dog — but investing the time and energy to get those things right can benefit your sports training, and the rest of your life with your dog. 

Description:   Today I talk with breeder and trainer Erin Lynes about dog sledding and dock diving, and what it's like to train and compete in them as sports!

Description:   Denise has a new project... and that means some changes for FDSA and some exciting plans for the future. We got on a call to talk about it.

Description:   Today we chat about the little vs big debate when it comes to sports dogs with 3 trainers who have trained and worked with both and who offer their insights into the differences, pros and cons.