Fenzi Dog Sports Podcast

Mar 08 2025 400 ep. 38 mins 822
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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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E400: Dante Camacho - "Building A Beautiful Heel"

Mar 08 2025 22 mins  
When done well, heelwork can be downright beautiful. But if you've ever tried to teach heelwork, you know it's much more complex than it might look at first. Join me and Dante for a conversation on the pieces that you need to consider to get lovely heeling with duration.

E399: Sara Brueske, Irith Bloom, Kim Palermo, and Sophie Liu, DVM - "A Look at Barky Lungey Dogs"

Feb 28 2025 62 mins  
What do you do if you end up with a dog that barks and lunges at people or other dogs? Join us for a panel discussion on what to do first, whether it matters what emotions are driving the behavior, and what you might want to consider if your goals are to compete.

E398: Janice Gunn - "Stand Your Dog: Teaching the Stand for Competition Obedience"

Feb 21 2025 27 mins  
How solid is your dog's understanding of their stand cue? Join us for a conversation on how to teach the stand and why it's such an important skill for competition obedience.

E397: Canine Sports Medicine Vets with Drs. David Lane and Chris Zink

Feb 14 2025 34 mins  
Join me for a conversation with canine sports medicine vets David Lane and Chris Zink about what sports handlers should know! We talk about what is included within the canine sports medicine umbrella, how to find a specialist, and where you can learn more.

E396: Petra Ford - "Engagement that Holds Up in the Competition Ring"

Feb 07 2025 30 mins  
In this episode Petra and I discuss the difference between attention and engagement. Join us for Petra's advice on preparing your dog for the competition ring.

E395: Julie Flanery - "Gamifying Training for Your Dog"

Jan 31 2025 39 mins  
Looking to add some joy back into your training? Join Julie and I for a conversation about ways to use games to build connection, engagement, attention and... joy!

E394: Bronagh Daly - "Control Unleashed for Agility"

Jan 24 2025 26 mins  
Have a dog that struggles to think clearly in or around the agility ring? Want to be proactive, so your dog can always keep his head? In this episode Bronagh and I talk about how to create that "thinking brain" even when exciting, overwhelming or intimidating things are happening around our dogs!

E393: Jerri Scherff - "Becoming An Influencer: Sailor Jerri's Story"

Jan 17 2025 50 mins  
You may have seen her on TikTok or Instagram... this week the dog trainer known for sharing her videos on social media is making an appearance here on the FDSA podcast! If you aren't already following her, you'll want to by the time you finish listening.

E392: Aleks Woodroffe, Julie Symons, Kayla Dever, and Stacy Barnett - Know the Nose 2

Jan 10 2025 78 mins  
Today we brought together several of the presenters from our upcoming one day conference on nosework, Know the Nose! They share what they wish they'd known sooner about nosework, as well as how they tailor their training and handling to the dog in front of them.

E391 - Karen Deeds: The Pieces to Creating Peace At Home

Jan 03 2025 42 mins  
Karen and I talk about how she uses a settle behavior in her behavior work and what it means to have a harmonious household.