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The Empathetic TrainerFind a Dog That is Going to Make You Happy - Denise Fenzi - S4 E28Send a text“Find a dog that’s going to make you happy.” I sit down with Denise Fenzi to talk about choosing the right dog for your real life — not the one you think you should want. We talk about fit, expectations, training, and working with the dog in front of you.https://www.empathetic-trainer.com/
2026-02-101h 01
Fenzi Dog Sports PodcastDenise Fenzi - "Pre-engagement to Acclimation and Engagement 2.0"Join me for a fascinating conversation with Denise on the ins and outs of engagement — from pre-engagement strategies to help young dogs to prepping for competition. We talk about the importance of acclimation, how the process differs for low drive vs. high drive dogs, and more!
2025-12-2649 min
Our One Wild And Precious Lives (And Our Dogs)E65 Genetics, Border Collies, choice (or the lack thereof) and what we do with our influence: a conversation with Denise Fenzi.Get in touch with Denise:https://www.facebook.com/denise.fenzihttps://www.instagram.com/denise_fenziFenzi Dog Sports Academy:https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/One-day puppy conference on November 15, 2025:https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/36252Fenzi Food for Thought podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fenzi-food-for-thought/id1601526432Other resources mentioned in this podcast:Sarah Stremming's podcast: https://podcasts.apple...
2025-11-111h 07
Canine Connection PodcastEpisode 18: Denise Fenzi Interview, Part 2In this episode of the Canine Connection podcast, host Petra and guest Denise Fenzi delve into the intricacies of dog training, emphasizing the importance of socialization, engagement, and creative training techniques. They discuss the challenges faced in obedience training and the significance of allowing dogs to opt-in to training sessions. The conversation highlights the need for conditioning in dog sports and the value of understanding dog behavior for effective communication. Throughout the discussion, both Petra and Denise share personal anecdotes and insights, making it clear that training should be a fun and rewarding experience for both dogs and handlers.
2025-11-0451 min
Canine Connection PodcastEpisode 17: Denise Fenzi Interview, Part 1In this episode of the Canine Connection podcast, host Petra Ford interviews Denise Fenzi, founder of the Fenzi Dog Sports Academy. They discuss Denise's journey in dog training, the evolution of training methods, the importance of understanding dog behavior, and the impact of online learning in dog training. The conversation also touches on the emotional challenges faced by trainers and the power of video analysis in improving training techniques.CHAPTERS:00:00 The Journey of Entrepreneurship00:50 Building the FENZI Dog Sports Academy06:42 The Evolution of Dog Training Methods12:39 Understanding Dog Behavior...
2025-10-2850 minFenzi Dog Sports PodcastDenise Fenzi - Contact Heeling v. Precision Heeling: What's the Difference?Precision heeling and contact heeling may seem similar in some ways - but they're also very different. Join me for a conversation with Denise Fenzi on when she uses which one and how (and why) she approaches training both!
2025-06-2737 minFenzi Dog Sports PodcastDenise Fenzi, Crystal Wing, & Jane Ardern on MotivationWith the upcoming one day conference on matters of motivation, Denise, Crystal, and Jane joined me to share their takes on what motivation really is and why it matters.
2025-05-0650 minFenzi Dog Sports PodcastDenise Fenzi & Crystal Wing - Let's Talk PlayJoin us for a serious conversation on all things play! Denise and Crystal share how play impacts our relationships and our training with our dogs.
2025-03-2848 min
K9 Detection CollaborativeReflections on Chatting with Denise FenziWhat to listen for:Our hosts, Robin Greubel, Stacy Barnett, and Crystal Wing, reflect on their recent two-part conversation with Denise Fenzi and her strategies for ensuring steady, measurable progress when training your dog.“Learning is a fragile place. Being correct is a reward in itself.”Denise is a staunch advocate for finding your compass—a guiding principle that does wonders not just in your career as a handler, but in your personal life as well. This, along with understanding that learning requir...
2025-02-1156 minK9 Detection CollaborativeA Conversation with Denise Fenzi Part 2: Choosing the Right Dog for the JobWhat to listen for:In part two of their discussion with the brilliant Denise Fenzi, our hosts Robin Greubel and Crystal Wing explore the delicate dance between striving for precision and cherishing the quirks of canine behavior!“Your dog has to have a lot of ‘want to.’ If they don’t have a lot of ‘want to,’ they’re not the right dog for the job.”Denise explains why picking the right dog for the job from the get-go is foundational to success. When you bring a dog with the right desire...
2025-01-281h 02K9 Detection CollaborativeA Conversation with Denise Fenzi Part 1: A Humane Approach to Building Behavior ChainsWhat to listen for:“If I cannot, in five repetitions, isolate a variable down and get it where I want it, I do need to stop. That doesn't mean the next time we'll be successful. What that tells me is, don't do the same thing again and again and again. And there's been a lot of variation. Isolate that variable. It looks good now. Put it back in a chain, it doesn't look good. What have I done wrong?”In part one of this two-part discussion, Robin Greu...
2025-01-1446 minFenzi Dog Sports PodcastDenise Fenzi - Setting Training Goals & The Evolution of Circle WalkingHear the story of what inspired Denise's popular circle method for loose leash walking, and join us for a discussion on goal setting as we head into the near year!
2024-12-2726 min
Dog Training BytesEp 24: Denise Fenzi (Fenzi Dog Sports Academy)Episode 24: Denise Fenzi (Fenzi Dog Sports Academy)
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Welcome to ”Dog Training Bytes” – the show where canine professionals share their key takeaways, big a-ha moments, and hardest lessons learned from working with dogs.
On today’s episode, on the Season 2 Finale, Mattison is speaking with Denise Fenzi!
Denise Fenzi (she/her) has titled dogs in obedience (AKC and UKC), tracking (AKC and schutzhund...
2024-12-1734 min
The SubWOOFerDenise Fenzi: Genetics vs. Environment in Dog BehaviorY'all aren't ready for this week's guest. It's the one and only Denise Fenzi!There are so many topics that I want to pick Denise's brain about, it was hard to pick just one. I was inspired by a recent live video she did about genetics vs. environment and how each influences dog behavior, so we sat down to talk more about her perspective and experience on this subject. Listen and discover: Why Denise puts her money on genetics over environmentHow a dog's genetic package influences their ability to cope with environmental challengesHow to re...
2024-10-161h 02
Barkology: Unleash your dog’s potentialHigh Drive Dogs with Denise FenziIn this episode, Angelique and Chantal talk to Denise Fenzi about high drive dogs. Denise is a recognized expert in developing drive, motivation, and focus in competition dogs, and is known internationally as an engaging speaker and an expert in no-force training for sport dogs. She has consistently demonstrated the ability to train and compete with dogs using motivational methods in sports where compulsion is the norm.
To find more, follow Denis on socail media (instagram, facebook, tiktok) or sign up to a class at the Fenzi Dog Sports Academy or High Drive Dog.
2024-06-281h 22
The Quirky DogFocusing on Similarities Rather than Differences with Denise FenziThis week Scott and Jess warmly welcome Denise Fenzi. Denise has been very active and successful in obedience, conformation, agility, and protection sports, and she recently joined the flyball community. Denise is the founder of Fenzi Dog Sports Academy, which is hands down one of the best resources for dog sport enthusiasts internationally.
What similarities do trainers from different training camps typically share?
Why is it important to reach across the aisle and invite conversation?
How can we show up best for our community moving forward?
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2024-06-1246 min
The Infinite ApproachInterview with Denise FenziIn this inspiring episode of "The Infinite Approach," we sit down with the renowned dog trainer and educator, Denise Fenzi, whose contributions have sculpted the modern landscape of dog training. Denise shares her fascinating journey, spanning over four decades, from the early days of her career to her influential role in promoting positive reinforcement training methods. We delve into the stories behind her passion for dog sports, the evolution of her training philosophy, and the founding of the Fenzi Dog Sports Academy (FDSA), a beacon for trainers and dog enthusiasts worldwide seeking a kinder approach to dog training. Denise...
2024-03-061h 57
The Canine Classroom PodcastEp. 24- Making Punishment Personal with Denise Fenzi We had the pleasure of having Denise Fenzi on the pod to discuss some of her recent posts on social media, one of them being, "Making Punishment Personal". Denise explains her thoughts on this matter and why she feels it is affective in her training with her own dog. Vinny explains his views and thoughts on the difference between "correction" and "punishment" and why distinguishing the two are important within the dog training community. We also discuss with Denise how to develop a relationship with your puppy and the sport of Mondio.If you want to learn...
2024-01-161h 17
Fenzi Food For ThoughtDogs aren't children?!It's true; dogs are not children! And if you choose not to use models of thinking that compare children to dogs, you will have walked away from the most valuable tool available, in terms of understanding and training or living with dogs. The truth is… Children and dogs have a whole lot in common in terms of how they behave in a wide variety of circumstances, especially around learning. Don't give up that free resource lightly. Embrace it, and your training skills will skyrocket overnight. You will have the tools to mo...
2023-10-1329 min
Fenzi Food For ThoughtCan you reinforce emotions?Nope. You cannot. So be nice to your angry, fearful, sad, or frustrated dog. You won't make them more angry, fearful, etc. And I'll do the same for you! If you are sitting next to me and you're feeling afraid? I'll hold your hand and talk nicely to you, and I'll try to make you feel better. And no, you won't get more fearful. Follow my training! The High Drive Dog More online training! Fenzi Dog Sports Academy
2023-10-0642 min
Fenzi Food For ThoughtToddlers, elderly folks and dogsDecision making about when to apply pain to others, how and when we use force or restraint, and our thoughts about balancing autonomy and control are heavily influenced by culture - and are very much shades of grey. We work to balance the needs of all the parties - physical, emotional and financial - to come to our best possible decisions. Yet, there is never a right decision. Only possibilities. Make your choices with compassion, kindness and knowledge and you'll get where you need to be. Follow my training! Th...
2023-09-3041 min
Fenzi Food For ThoughtDog training versus realityIf learning cues is not what people need to live in harmony with their dog; if the goal is habits… What exactly does that mean? How do we get there? What role does a dog trainer play? Where does communication fit - and is the dog talking back? What is failure about, what makes failure more or less likely, and…do we even care if the dog is on board with our plans? Wow. Covered a lot of territory today! Follow my training! The High Drive Dog More online training! Fe...
2023-09-2347 min
Fenzi Food For ThoughtWhat can a board & train do (and not do!)About that trained dog….does it even exist? Training is a process, not an end (trained) state of being. Only behavior that makes it's way to "habit" can truly be called "trained". Which is fine. How about we "raise" our dogs and try to live in harmony, while working hard to get everyone's needs met. Follow my training! The High Drive Dog More online training! Fenzi Dog Sports Academy
2023-09-1630 min
Fenzi Food For ThoughtHow are we using our words?Words matter. Don't water down powerful words simply because you don't agree with another's choice or situation. Follow my training! The High Drive Dog More online training! Fenzi Dog Sports Academy
2023-09-0934 min
Fenzi Food For ThoughtHow do dogs get trained?From the Facebook vaults: remarckably, and sometimes despite us, our dogs get trained! Follow my training! The High Drive Dog More online training! Fenzi Dog Sports Academy
2023-09-0130 min
Fenzi Food For ThoughtEye ContactFrom the Facebook vaults! My thoughts on eye contact with your dog. Follow my training! The High Drive Dog More online training! Fenzi Dog Sports Academy
2023-08-1823 min
Fenzi Food For ThoughtTreating a dog like a dogWhat does it mean to treat a dog like a dog? Start by recognizing that in modern society, dogs are captives. If they are going to have any sort of interesting life at all, you are obligated to provide it. Beyond that, dogs are individuals. What one dog likes or needs is going to be different than what another dog likes or needs. Same as people! And this affection thing… Being affectionate with your dog does not cause behavior problems, same as with small children; if they enjoy the attention, then you're good to...
2023-08-1157 min
Fenzi Food For ThoughtStress: a necessary evil?Do we need to add stress to our formal training or behavior work in order to progress? Nope. This live explores why it's not logical to add stress when the root problems are emotional and not rational. Follow my training! The High Drive Dog More online training! Fenzi Dog Sports Academy
2023-08-0549 min
Fenzi Food For ThoughtTraining for the competition picture?Training for competition doesn't mean your training should look like competition. Training for competition means that you are aware of the criteria required to successfully compete, and you have broken the exercises down into small pieces that you then teach individually in training. When you have those pieces, you start to combine them and slowly…you end up with a routine that will hold up under the pressure and complexity of the competition ring. Hopefully! Since sometimes you'll miss things, and that's okay too. Live and learn. Follow my training! T...
2023-07-3131 min
Fenzi Food For ThoughtDoes punishment work?Absolutely! I can't even believe that's a question. Does positive reinforcement work? Absolutely! That also should not be a question. From there, this live goes a little deeper into the similarities and differences of choosing reinforcers or punishers in training. Follow my training! The High Drive Dog More online training! Fenzi Dog Sports Academy
2023-07-2239 min
Fenzi Food For ThoughtLive with Crystal Wing on High Drive DogsWhat is high drive? Arousal? How are they to live with anyway? Listen to this chat between Crystal Wing and Denise Fenzi. Follow my training! The High Drive Dog More online training! Fenzi Dog Sports Academy
2023-07-1457 min
Fenzi Food For ThoughtChoosing a Foundation StrategyWhen deciding how to train a young dog, I consider the dog's natural tendencies around arousal, the sports I am targeting, and the expectations of those sports. If you set a thinking foundation on a dog who's already calm and your goal is a higher arousal sport, you are going to struggle. If you set a high arousal foundation on a high arousal dog destined for a thinking sport, you are also going to struggle. Take a moment to think about where you are trying to take your dog, and what you need...
2023-07-0817 min
Fenzi Food For ThoughtBuilding Toy Play in Low Drive DogHow do you build toy play in a dog with limited drive? You can use arousal. But there are caveats! This live explores the difference between building toy interest using drive versus arousal. Follow my training! The High Drive Dog More online training! Fenzi Dog Sports Academy
2023-07-0156 minFenzi Dog Sports PodcastThe Truth About High Drive DogsJoin me, Crystal Wing, Denise Fenzi, Hélène Lawler and Jane Ardern — all presenters in the upcoming High Drive Dog Conference — for a honest conversation about the best and worst parts of living with and training high drive dogs.
2023-06-301h 41
Fenzi Food For ThoughtBut Does It Work For...?"But does your training work on a ___?" Fill in your breed of choice. This short live looks at exactly that. What determines whether training will work with a given dog in a given situation? *Note: The Auto Leave It webinar through Fenzi Dog Spots Academy mentioned in this live has now passed, but look for other offerings coming up on the schedule at the time of this release. Follow my training! The High Drive Dog More online training! Fenzi Dog Sports Academy
2023-06-2316 min
Fenzi Food For ThoughtConversation vs. EducationConversation is an exchange of ideas between people who behave respectfully. Listening is the name of the game! Educating is something else. Educating assumes that one knows more than the other, and is not likely to be appreciated by another with a different world view. We need more focus on conversations and less on educating. Follow my training! The High Drive Dog More online training! Fenzi Dog Sports Academy
2023-06-1633 min
Fenzi Food For ThoughtBehavior Medication for DogsIt makes me sad when people say medication is a last resort. It creates needless suffering in your dependents. If you would cheerfully give your dog pain medication for a broken leg, please recognize that mental pain is also suffering. This is true for people and dogs, and leads to tragic results in people who remain unmedicated and who can't find their way. Dogs just suffer - they can't advocate for themselves. We can do better by our pets! If your dog's quality of life is impacted by fear, anxiety, or extreme emotions of...
2023-06-0845 minFenzi Food For ThoughtThe Great Training DebateSo much of the distress in the dog industry is misunderstanding. We're talking about different things - and suffering so much as a result. Follow my training! The High Drive Dog More online training! Fenzi Dog Sports Academy
2023-05-2954 min
Fenzi Food For ThoughtIs Withholding Rewards Aversive?If your dog finds it aversive when you withhold reinforcement in training as a natural part of the learning process, re-evaluate your training. The game of training itself, the puzzle, should keep the dog well vested, regardless of whether or not each moment in time is successful. It should not feel aversive to the dog whether a reward comes or otherwise. Follow my training! The High Drive Dog More online training! Fenzi Dog Sports Academy
2023-05-2236 minFenzi Food For ThoughtBreeding Dogs and Getting a DogThe focus of this live was acquiring a dog! Maybe from a rescue, maybe from a breeder. Then we spent some time talking about purebred dogs. Honesty is everything. Follow my training! The High Drive Dog More online training! Fenzi Dog Sports Academy
2023-05-191h 13Fenzi Food For ThoughtMother Dog BehaviourDo mother dogs use food to "train" behavior in other dogs? Are dogs wolves? What can we learn from dogs and wolves in our interactions with our own dogs? Follow my training! The High Drive Dog More online training! Fenzi Dog Sports Academy
2023-05-0849 minFenzi Food For ThoughtRelationship or Training?Relationship or training? This live talked about exactly that! Follow my training! The High Drive Dog More online training! Fenzi Dog Sports Academy
2023-05-0350 minFenzi Food For ThoughtProps in trainingIn this live, I talked about using props within training. Why we use them, advantages and disadvantages, and how to get rid of them! Follow my training! The High Drive Dog More online training! Fenzi Dog Sports Academy
2023-04-2440 minFenzi Food For ThoughtEmotions & Behaviors, againWe train behaviors and condition emotions. In this live, I explained that in more detail. Follow my training! The High Drive Dog More online training! Fenzi Dog Sports Academy
2023-04-1944 minFenzi Food For ThoughtChoosing reinforcersIn this live, I talked about reinforcement. It's a lot more complicated than just toys or food! If you understand your dog's hierarchy of reinforcement, you can make strategic decisions that significantly increase your training success. Follow my training! The High Drive Dog More online training! Fenzi Dog Sports Academy
2023-04-1333 minFenzi Food For ThoughtLogic in Dog TrainingWhether or not you think there is a place for suppression in dog training, we need to be logical in our explanations and thinking. Not moving does not mean an animal is in a "calm state of mind" if you have punished the movement out of the dog. It simply means the dog is not moving. Follow my training! The High Drive Dog More online training! Fenzi Dog Sports Academy
2023-04-0819 minFenzi Food For ThoughtStructure + Q&AStructure is good. Choice is good. It's a matter of the right one at the right time. Plus a bunch of behavior conversation. Follow my training! The High Drive Dog More online training! Fenzi Dog Sports Academy
2023-04-061h 04Fenzi Food For ThoughtAdolescenceAdolescent a$$hole?! The truth is, some dogs aren't so great during adolescence. Your compliant puppy is not so compliant anymore! This will give you some ideas for navigating this period of time. In short, you will be reducing your dog's choices and increasing structure. Identify issues before hand, and cut them off before they have a chance to develop. Follow my training! The High Drive Dog More online training! Fenzi Dog Sports Academy
2023-03-3038 minFenzi Food For ThoughtReactive dog handlerThis time I focus on the perspective of reactive dog handlers. If you are a professional trainer you might find this one interesting. Note: the Live mentioned from the day before didn't end up saved on IG, apologies for the confusion! Follow my training! The High Drive Dog More online training! Fenzi Dog Sports Academy
2023-03-1525 minFenzi Food For ThoughtClassical Conditioning Live with Q&AHere, CC stands for classical conditioning. I gave a variety of examples, both behavior and training-oriented, where classical conditioning gets behaviors much faster than operant conditioning, and with a more reflexive/fast response as your end result. I'm loving classical conditioning to train and maintain behaviors! I also answered random questions on various topics. Follow my training! The High Drive Dog More online training! Fenzi Dog Sports Academy
2023-03-151h 19Fenzi Food For ThoughtInterview with The Canine Diva, Laurie WilliamsAs a seasoned trainer and competitor, Laurie Williams has seen and experienced a lot, and tonight she shared her story as she transitioned from traditional to positive reinforcement based training. I enjoyed this interview and I hope you do as well! Follow Laurie's training! Follow my training! The High Drive Dog More online training! Fenzi Dog Sports Academy
2023-03-0659 minFenzi Food For ThoughtEvaluating DogsI had the opportunity to do an in person training lesson; something thing I have not done in years. In this IG live, I talked about the dogs, and how I made the choices I made to address their behavior and training needs. I focus on a discussion of evaluating a dog's need for movement or stillness, structure or choice. Follow my training! The High Drive Dog More online training! Fenzi Dog Sports Academy
2023-02-2340 minFenzi Food For ThoughtStructure or Choice? Structure is not a bad word. Choice is not a bad word. You need both! Which one depends on the circumstances. Follow my training! The High Drive Dog More online training! Fenzi Dog Sports Academy
2023-02-151h 09Fenzi Food For ThoughtTrain Behaviour, Condition EmotionsThis is the number one thing I want dog trainers to understand. You cannot control a dog's "state of mind" by managing it through training their behavior. Emotions don't work that way. Follow my training! The High Drive Dog More online training! Fenzi Dog Sports Academy
2023-02-1148 minFenzi Dog Sports PodcastWorking with a Dog Sports CoachDenise Fenzi, Nancy Gagliardi Little and Megan Foster join me to talk about working with a dog sports coach — the differences between a coach and a trainer, the advantages to having a coach, and how to get some of the benefits even if you can't find one.
2023-01-1355 minFenzi Dog Sports PodcastDenise Fenzi - "Integrating Online and In Person Classes"Many students take classes both online and in person — so how do you make the most of both options and integrate both into your training?
2022-12-1632 minFenzi Food For ThoughtGuest: Dante Camacho and Denise chatWe had a great talk! We talked about relationship, playing with dogs, what Dante has learned working with other species, preparing for dog sports competition, and more! I hope you enjoy this. Follow Dante on Tik Tok @dantedogworks Follow my training! The High Drive Dog More online training! Fenzi Dog Sports Academy
2022-12-061h 04
Dog Trainer's PodcastS2. Ep.16: Behavioral Euthanasia - Ft. Michael Ellis & Denise Fenzi - DTPThe hard reality is that dogs are sometimes euthanized for behavioral reasons. It has been a very hot topic in the dog training and dog behavioral worlds for decades. Naturally, this means that it's a topic that isn't openly discussed very often. Possibly because of how difficult it can be to navigate while allowing for cooler heads to prevail. Possibly because it's a tough pill to swallow for someone who may come to the realization that they can't save every dog. Possibly because the topics of genetics and training methods can already be hot topics in themselves without euthanasia...
2022-11-102h 08Fenzi Food For ThoughtSensitive Dogs with Guest Sharon CarrollGuest Sharon Carroll and Denise chat about sensitive dogs I have spent a lot of time talking about dogs who express arousal through high levels of energy, movement, and sometimes even aggression. Today I talked with Sharon and we looked at another kind of display; dogs that are also experiencing great arousal, but who internalize that experience through freezing, low energy, or simply poor performance. Follow my training! The High Drive Dog More online training! Fenzi Dog Sports Academy
2022-10-231h 08
All Dogs are Good Dogs PodcastEp. 11 The Denise Fenzi Interview/ Choice vs Structure and Behavior ModificationI apologize in advance for the audio issues in this episode but bear with me, the episode is worth it! Denise and I spent an hour discussing the dog training industry balanced versus force free, the spectrum of training and where behavior stems from. If you're interested in learning more about your dog, you're not going to want to miss this one.
You can find Denise Fenzi on social media at https://www.instagram.com/denise_fenzi/ or her website https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/
You can follow Brianna from Pack Leader Help at https://www.i...
2022-04-2556 minFenzi Dog Sports PodcastE263: Denise Fenzi, Heather Lawson, Alycia Rogal, and Nicole Wiebusch - "Year 6 of TEAM + A New Program..."This year is the 6th anniversary of the founding of the Fenzi TEAM titles program — and we take a look at how it's grown and reveal a new, up-and-coming addition!
2022-03-2549 minFenzi Dog Sports PodcastMarjie Alonso and Denise Fenzi on the last Lemonade ConferenceToday Marjie and Denise join me to talk about what's new at this year's Lemonade Conference and why it'll be the last annual online conference.
2022-02-0435 minFenzi Dog Sports PodcastDenise Fenzi - "FDSA in 2022"Description: In this episode I catch up with FDSA founder Denise Fenzi and share a bit about what's happening behind the scenes at the school and what folks should keep an eye out for next year.
2021-12-2418 min
Canine High JinksEpisode 18: Learning About Online Dog Training Classes with Denise FenziWe’re here this week with Denise Fenzi, a dog trainer, author, and the founder of Fenzi Dog Sports Academy, which is an online school dedicated to providing high-quality instruction for competitive dog sports using only the most current and progressive training methods. Denise has titled dogs in obedience, tracking, schutzhund, mondioring, herding, conformation, and agility. She has two AKC obedience champions, perfect scores in both schutzhund and Mondio ringsport obedience, and is well known for her flashy and precise obedience work. While a successful competitor, Denise's real passion lies in training dogs and solving the problems that her ow...
2021-09-221h 01Fenzi Dog Sports PodcastMegan, Denise, and Stacy on Balancing Skills in TrainingDescription: Today Megan Foster, Denise Fenzi and Stacy Barnett join me to talk about building balance into our training, how your dog's natural traits factor in, and when you might not want balance after all.
2021-08-2756 minDog Trainer's PodcastEp.49-2: Interview with Denise Fenzi & Sara Brueske Part 2 - DTPHey everyone, welcome back to another episode of the Dog Trainers Podcast. Join Brent and Mariano as they interview Denise Fenzi, author of the best selling book “Beyond the BackYard”, “Dog Sports Vol.1-4” and her most recent book “Conversations with Raika”. She is also joined by a returning guest to the Podcast and R+ trainer, Sara Brueske.In this episode, we discuss who influences and motivates us outside of dog training, finding ways to get owners to care more about training their dogs, the upsides and downsides to modern day dog training in the age of social media...
2021-05-071h 05Dog Trainer's PodcastEp.49-3: Interview with Denise Fenzi & Sara Brueske Part 3 - DTPHey everyone, welcome back to another episode of the Dog Trainers Podcast. Join Brent and Mariano as they interview Denise Fenzi, author of the best selling book “Beyond the BackYard”, “Dog Sports Vol.1-4” and her most recent book “Conversations with Raika”. She is also joined by a returning guest to the Podcast and R+ trainer, Sara Brueske.In this episode, we discuss who influences and motivates us outside of dog training, finding ways to get owners to care more about training their dogs, the upsides and downsides to modern day dog training in the age of social media...
2021-05-071h 14Dog Trainer's PodcastEp.49-1: Interview with Denise Fenzi & Sara Brueske Part 1 - DTPHey everyone, welcome back to another episode of the Dog Trainers Podcast. Join Brent and Mariano as they interview Denise Fenzi, author of the best selling book “Beyond the BackYard”, “Dog Sports Vol.1-4” and her most recent book “Conversations with Raika”. She is also joined by a returning guest to the Podcast and R+ trainer, Sara Brueske.In this episode, we discuss who influences and motivates us outside of dog training, finding ways to get owners to care more about training their dogs, the upsides and downsides to modern day dog training in the age of social media...
2021-05-071h 23
YOLO PUP PODCASTDog training leader Denise Fenzi talks technique & cultureDenise Fenzi has been in the dog training game for decades. She started training dogs at 12 years old. Denise knows 👏her👏 shit 👏.
She has titled dogs in obedience, tracking, schutzhund, mondioring, herding, conformation, and agility.
Denise is best known for her flashy and precise obedience work, earning perfect scores in both schutzhund and Mondio Ringsport obedience.
Denise is a dog trainer, author, entrepreneur, story teller & advocate for humans and animals. We also think she should run for dog training president (not kidding 😜).
Denise is a leader and uses her platform to educate.
2021-05-0158 minFenzi Dog Sports PodcastDenise Fenzi - "The High Drive Dog"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.
2021-03-0555 min
The Good Dog PodResponsible Dog Ownership with Denise FenziAbout Denise Fenzi: Denise is the founder of the Fenzi Dog Sports Academy (FDSA), which is an online school dedicated to providing high-quality instruction for competitive dog sports using current and progressive training methods. Denise has titled dogs in obedience (AKC and UKC), tracking (AKC and schutzhund), schutzhund (USA), mondioring (MRSA), herding (AKC), conformation (AKC), and agility (AKC). She has two AKC obedience champions, perfect scores in both schutzhund and Mondio ringsport obedience, and is well known for her flashy and precise obedience work.Denise talks about the most important thing when it comes to responsible dog...
2020-12-0931 minFenzi Dog Sports PodcastDenise Fenzi - "From Partner to Friend: Conversations with Raika"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.
2020-10-2343 min
Training Archives - The Canine ParadigmEpisode 145: Denise Fenzi
Denise Fenzi is a very well known and accomplished trainer in the canine world. She is an accomplished author, blogger and influencer through her business, Fenzi dog sports academy.
She was kind enough to join us on the show to talk about what matters to her. Also Denise discusses how life with dogs has given her so much and the many things she’s learned and still learning.
One of the many talking points we enjoyed with Denise was sharing mistakes in training videos. We believe that many new trainers learn from seeing what happens wh...
2020-09-211h 49Podcast Archives - The Canine ParadigmEpisode 145: Denise Fenzi
Denise Fenzi is a very well known and accomplished trainer in the canine world. She is an accomplished author, blogger and influencer through her business, Fenzi dog sports academy.
She was kind enough to join us on the show to talk about what matters to her. Also Denise discusses how life with dogs has given her so much and the many things she’s learned and still learning.
One of the many talking points we enjoyed with Denise was sharing mistakes in training videos. We believe that many new trainers learn from seeing what happens wh...
2020-09-211h 49The Canine ParadigmEpisode 145: Denise FenziDenise Fenzi is a very well known and accomplished trainer in the canine world. She is an accomplished author, blogger and influencer through her business, Fenzi dog sports academy.
She was kind enough to join us on the show to talk about what matters to her. Also Denise discusses how life with dogs has given her so much and the many things she’s learned and still learning.
One of the many talking points we enjoyed with Denise was sharing mistakes in training videos. We believe that many new trainers learn from seeing what happens wh...
2020-09-211h 49education Archives - The Canine ParadigmEpisode 145: Denise Fenzi
Denise Fenzi is a very well known and accomplished trainer in the canine world. She is an accomplished author, blogger and influencer through her business, Fenzi dog sports academy.
She was kind enough to join us on the show to talk about what matters to her. Also Denise discusses how life with dogs has given her so much and the many things she’s learned and still learning.
One of the many talking points we enjoyed with Denise was sharing mistakes in training videos. We believe that many new trainers learn from seeing what happens wh...
2020-09-211h 49
Elite Pet PodcastFenzi TEAM Titles with Denise FenziIn this week's episode, we will be talking with Denise Fenzi about the online titling program Fenzi TEAM Titles. It is a fun program you can do online and improve your skills as a dog trainer as well as your dog's foundation in a variety of skills. The rules for TEAM are found at www.fenziteamtitles.com. Denise will talk about the program, how to get involved, as well as different areas it can help with your training. If you are interested in my online freshman course, the link is https://elitepettrainingonline.teachable.com.
2020-01-2700 minFenzi Dog Sports PodcastDenise Fenzi - "Engagement 2.0"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.
2019-12-0633 minFenzi Dog Sports PodcastDenise Fenzi and Shade Whitesel - "The Spaces In Between - Part 2"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.
2019-11-0852 minFenzi Dog Sports PodcastDenise Fenzi and Shade Whitsel - "The Spaces In Between - Part 1"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.
2019-11-0145 min
Cog-Dog RadioThe Pet Professionals Program With Denise FenziJoin Sarah and Denise Fenzi of Fenzi Dog Sports Acadamy to talk about the new FDSA Pet Professionals Program
2019-09-2432 min
Dog Talk with Nick Benger#65: Denise Fenzi - Lessons from Dog SportsDenise Fenzi is the founder of the Fenzi Dog Sports Academy. She's competed in a wide range of sports and is best known for her flashy and precise obedience work. She's a international speaker and author of several books on dog training.
In this podcast we spoke about what dog sports competitors and pet dog trainers can learn from each other.
Show notes: www.nickbenger.com/denise-fenzi
2019-09-091h 04
Something to Bark AboutDenise FenziJoin Chad as he talks with Denise Fenzi ( denisefenzi.com ) about the current state of the dog training industry, finding middle ground, and pursuing personal improvement
2019-07-011h 17Fenzi Dog Sports PodcastDenise Fenzi - "Do You Want To Be Goal Oriented?"Summary: Today we have FDSA-founder Denise Fenzi with us to talk about goal setting, the latest happenings at FDSA, and more. Next Episode: 2/22/2019 with Hannah Branigan
2019-02-1530 minFenzi Dog Sports PodcastDeb Jones - "From Trainer to Teacher"Summary: Dr. Deborah Jones — better known around FDSA as Deb Jones — is a psychologist who specializes in learning theory and social behavior. An early innovator in the use of clicker training, she has owned and worked with a variety of breeds and has earned top-level titles in agility, rally, and obedience over the last 25 years. At FDSA, Deb offers a wide range of popular classes, including a number of excellent foundations classes. Her focus is on developing training methods that are enjoyable and effective for both the dog and the trainer. Links mentioned:...
2018-07-201h 00Fenzi Dog Sports PodcastDenise Fenzi - "Facing Your Fears"SUMMARY: This week we talked to Denise Fenzi about FDSA Training Camp 2018! In previous years, we've shared the audio from Denise's opening talk, but unfortunately the camera this year didn't do a great job picking up her voice, so instead we're just going to talk through all the themes from camp. Next Episode: To be released 6/22/2018, featuring Sue Yanoff, talking canine sports medicine! TRANSCRIPTION: Melissa Breau: This is Melissa Breau and you're listening to the Fenzi Dog Sports Podcast brought to you by the Fenzi Dog Sports...
2018-06-1526 minFenzi Dog Sports PodcastAmanda Nelson - "Introducing Distance"SUMMARY: Amanda has been traveling the country and teaching seminars for 20+ years, teaching all levels of agility with nearly all dog breeds. She focuses on teaching teamwork and how to create a strong connection between dog and handler. She works with all styles of handling, from running with your dog to distance handling, and tailors each training session, large or small, to the dog and handler. She's always looking to help bring out the best in each team. Amanda's handling system, "Cues for Q's," works off her three base cues: Upper Body Cues...
2018-06-0823 min
Animal Training AcademyDenise Fenzi – Fenzi dog sports academy; "Stay in the happy bucket"CLICK HERE for the podcast outline Denise Fenzi – Bio Denise has competed in a wide range of dog sports titling dogs in obedience, tracking, IPO, mondio ring, herding, conformation, and agility (AKC). She is best known for her flashy and precise obedience work and perfect scores in both IPO and mondio ring sport […] The post Denise Fenzi – Fenzi dog sports academy; "Stay in the happy bucket" appeared first on Animal Training Academy.
2018-04-301h 07Fenzi Dog Sports PodcastDenise Fenzi - "Play"SHOW NOTES: Summary: Denise Fenzi is the founder of the Fenzi Dog Sports Academy (FDSA). She has competed in a wide range of dog sports, titling dogs in obedience, tracking, Schutzhund, Mondioring, herding, conformation, and agility. She is best-known for her flashy and precise obedience work, as demonstrated by two AKC OTCH dogs and perfect scores in both Schutzhund and Mondioring sport obedience. Her specialty is in developing motivation, focus, and relationship in competition dogs, and she has consistently demonstrated the ability to train and compete with dogs using motivational methods in sports...
2018-02-0929 minFenzi Dog Sports PodcastDeb Jones - "Motivation and Control"SUMMARY: Dr. Deborah Jones -- better known around FDSA as Deb Jones -- she is a psychologist who specializes in learning theory and social behavior. An early innovator in the use of clicker training, she has owned and worked with a variety of breeds and has earned top level titles in agility, rally, and obedience over the last 25 years. In 2004 Deb worked with agility trainer and World Team member Judy Keller to develop the FOCUS training system. FOCUS stands for Fun, Obedience & Consistency lead to Unbelievable Success. Deb has also worked with Denise Fenzi, co-authoring...
2018-02-0241 minFenzi Dog Sports PodcastSpecial 1 Year Anniversary EditionSUMMARY: For our one year anniversary we're releasing a special edition of the podcast... a compilation of some of the most popular clips from the year in an extra long bonus episode. I hope you enjoy! TRANSCRIPTION: Melissa Breau: This is Melissa Breau and you're listening to the Fenzi Dog Sports Podcast brought to you by the Fenzi Dog Sports Academy, an online school dedicated to providing high-quality instruction for competitive dog sports using only the most current and progressive training methods. Today I'm here with Teri Martin -- for those...
2017-12-221h 28Fenzi Dog Sports PodcastDenise Fenzi - "Talking TEAM Training"SUMMARY: The Fenzi TEAM program is a progression-oriented titling program that emphasizes excellence in training. Each TEAM level adds complexity for the dog-handler team in four areas: the difficulty of the skills being assessed, the potential challenges in the form of food and toy distractions, the challenge of the actual testing location, and finally the quantity of reinforcement allowed during the test. We invited Denise Fenzi, one of the founders of the program, onto the podcast to talk about creating it and how it all works. Links Recent Team Newsletter Self Study...
2017-10-2746 minFenzi Dog Sports PodcastLaura VanArendonk Baugh - "Social, Civil, and Savvy"SUMMARY: Laura began training professionally in 1999, and is author of the best-selling book Fired Up, Frantic, and Freaked Out: Training Crazy Dogs from Over-the-top to Under Control and her newest book, released earlier this year, Social, Civil and Savvy: Training and Socializing puppies to become the best possible dogs. She owns Canines In Action, Inc. in Indianapolis, speaks at workshops and seminars, and is also a Karen Pryor Academy faculty member. Links Fired Up, Frantic, and Freaked Out: Training Crazy Dogs from Over-the-top to Under Control Social, Civil and Savvy: Training and...
2017-10-2026 minFenzi Dog Sports PodcastEpisode 19: Be Your Dog's Superhero with Denise FenziSummary: In this episode we share a recording of Denise Fenzi's Welcome talk from Camp 2017, followed by a newly recorded Q&A about camp, this year's theme, and how her welcome lectures have evolved over the last few years. Links mentioned: 2016 "Ripples and Bubbles" Camp Welcome Talk 2017 "Be a Superhero" Camp Welcome Video Recording Next Episode: To be released 7/14/2017, featuring Denise Fenzi talking about FDSA camp 2017. TRANSCRIPTION: Melissa Breau: This is Melissa Breau, and you're listening to the Fenzi Dog Sports...
2017-07-1432 minFenzi Dog Sports PodcastEpisode 18: Interview with Laura Waudby - "Building a Strong Foundation"Summary: Laura Waudby was, until recently, a service dog trainer helping to prepare dogs for different types of service dog work. Now she's a new mom. In her "free time," Laura trains and competes in obedience, rally, agility, and dabbles in disc dog and trick training. She was halfway to her OTCH with her UDX Corgi Lance before his early retirement. She has also competed at the Masters level in agility. Due to the special behavior needs of her Duck Tolling Retriever Vito, Laura has developed a strong interest in learning how to create motivation...
2017-07-0718 minFenzi Dog Sports PodcastEpisode 14: Interview with Deb Jones - "Focus and Foundations in Dog Training" SHOW NOTES: Summary: Dr. Deborah Jones is a psychologist who specializes in theory and social behavior and teaches those subjects full time at Kent State University. An early innovator in the use of clicker training, she has owned and worked with a variety of breeds and has earned top level titles in Agility, Rally, and Obedience over the last 25 years. In 2004, Deb worked with agility trainer and World Team member Judy Keller to develop the Focus Training System. FOCUS stands for Fun, Obedience & Consistency lead to Unbelievable Success. Deb has also worked with...
2017-06-0933 minFenzi Dog Sports PodcastEpisode 01: Interview with Denise FenziSHOW NOTES: Summary: Competitive sports dog trainer and founder of FDSA Denise Fenzi talks about how she got into dog sports, her journey from traditional training to her current all positive approach, and more. Links mentioned: Fenzi TEAM Training Site FREE Beyond the Backyard Instructors Guide Denise's other books via her website Next Episode: To be released 1/6/2017, featuring Sarah Stremming TRANSCRIPTION: Melissa Breau: This is Melissa Breau, and you're listening to the Fenzi Dog Sports podcast, brought to you by the Fenzi Dog...
2016-12-2332 minFenzi Dog Sports PodcastEpisode 00: New Podcast Coming Soon!Hi, I'm Melissa Breau and today I want to tell you about a new podcast, brought to you by the Fenzi Dog Sports Academy. For the last 2 years, FDSA has been working to provide high-quality instruction for competitive dog sports online, using only the most current and progressive training methods. And now we're bringing that same focus to you in a new way. 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...
2016-12-0701 min
Bad Dog Agility PodcastEpisode 57: Interview with Denise Fenzi – Part 2In this episode (32:39) This is the second part of a two part interview with Denise Fenzi. Please listen to Part 1 first! In this podcast we discuss the NRM (No Reward Marker) as well as the CI (Cheerful Interrupter). Mentioned The Behavior Chain Series (starting with #1) Fenzi Dog Sports Academy Ways to ListenClick here to read the full article →
2014-05-2132 minBad Dog Agility PodcastEpisode 56: Interview with Denise Fenzi – Part 1In this episode (36:12) This is the first part of a two part interview with Denise Fenzi. Denise’s passion is obedience, and yet her name is familiar to many agility handlers who look to her for information on relationship and drive. Mentioned The Behavior Chain Series (starting with #1) Fenzi Dog Sports Academy Our veryClick here to read the full article →
2014-05-1636 min