Fenzi Food For Thought

Mar 07 2025 100 ep. 43 mins 73

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Catch me here telling stories, conversing with curious and warm-hearted friends, breaking down barriers in the training world, and of course, sharing my love for these amazing beings we share our lives with: the dogs! I'd love to hear from you! Instagram: @denisefenzi Dog training: @fenzidogsportsacademy @thehighdrivedog

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I Have a Puppy!

Mar 07 2025 89 mins

I’ve got a new puppy! In this life I talk about the process of integrating him into my home, the reality of high drive dogs and puppies, handler sensitivity and hardness, etc. We covered a lot of territory! Follow my training! Instagram The High Drive Dog More online training! Fenzi Dog Sports Academy

Getting Through Your First Competition

Feb 26 2025 41 mins

The first time you compete… What’s the best way to get through it?! I’ll give you some ideas here. Follow my training! Instagram The High Drive Dog More online training! Fenzi Dog Sports Academy

Raising a Puppy

Feb 21 2025 61 mins

I shared my thoughts about how I planned to acquire my next dog, and what I will do with that dog to start my training during the first few months! Follow my training! Instagram The High Drive Dog More online training! Fenzi Dog Sports Academy

Structure

Feb 14 2025 57 mins

Structure is a your friend - really. you can get your way without using physical force or mental intimidation. The end result is higher quality of life for both you and your dog. Follow my training! Instagram The High Drive Dog More online training! Fenzi Dog Sports Academy

Reactive or bored?

Feb 07 2025 27 mins

About that reactivity… is a given dog reactive, or simply bored? Lacking structure? Doesn’t know what to do in a given circumstance? There are foundation skills that all dogs should have, and they are particularly valuable if the dog should exhibit reactive tendencies here and there. The ability to get your dog’s attention is a critical foundation skill. If you can’t get

Habit

Feb 01 2025 42 mins

I wanted to illustrate it with the flea study but alas… It appears the flea study is not real. So I just talk about it. Habit! Most important thing you can keep in mind with your new dog or puppy. Plus a few thoughts on trying to train family. Follow my training! Instagram The High Drive Dog More online training! Fenzi Dog Sports Academy

Cooperative Care vs. Low Stress Handling

Jan 24 2025 18 mins

Do you know the difference between cooperative care and low stress handling? You should! It’s important if you want to maintain a trusting relationship with your dog. Follow my training! Instagram The High Drive Dog More online training! Fenzi Dog Sports Academy

Safe Walks

Jan 20 2025 40 mins

A safe walk with a dog is a function of the equipment on the dog, the leash that attaches the equipment to the handler, the size, strength, and temperament of the dog, and the environment. All of these things should be discussed with dog training clients to ensure the comfort and safety of all. Follow my training! Instagram The High Drive Dog More online training! Fenzi Dog Spor

Who are dog sports really for?

Jan 17 2025 20 mins

Dog Sports are not all about the dog. They are about people too! It’s OK for you to seek happiness and joy, even if it doesn’t mean maximizing your dog’s happiness at every turn. Make it work; it’s a cost of benefit analysis. Follow my training! Instagram The High Drive Dog More online training! Fenzi Dog Sports Academy

Puppy Genetics

Jan 03 2025 58 mins

I’m in camp “genetics” over environment. Take a listen to this one if you want to understand how I got here. Plus, a little bit on selecting a puppy from a breeder. Follow my training! Instagram The High Drive Dog More online training! Fenzi Dog Sports Academy