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Our One Wild And Precious Lives (And Our Dogs)E72 Dogs, Dogs, Dogs, Trolley Problems, Learning and The Trainer Wars with Pat StuartGet in touch with Pat:https://www.seriousdogbusiness.com/https://thecanineparadigm.com/https://www.youtube.com/@PatStuartPeople and resources we mentioned in this episode, chronologically:Some we shout out, some we criticize ... check out their content and form your own opinion (as I recommend you do with everyone and everything in life!)The Mutt Nut (Simon)Glenn CookeFenzi Dog Sports AcademyZak GeorgeLarry KrohnBart...
2026-02-101h 39
The Sweet Spot: An UpDog PodcastManaging a High Drive Pack: Guest - Sara BrueskeJack shares how some changes in his pack really threw off the dynamics. Andrea and professional dog trainer, Sara Brueske, help Jack understand what might be happening with the pack and share a number of strategies for managing a high drive pack with lots of energy. This is a can't miss episode!
2025-12-3046 min
Fenzi Dog Sports PodcastSara Brueske - "Arousal Regulation"Does your dog struggle to regulate their own arousal? Join me and Sara for a conversation on how to help them manage things, and then (ultimately) teach them to manage it themselves!
2025-12-1927 minOur One Wild And Precious Lives (And Our Dogs)E69 What if EFFECTIVENESS was the bar for dog training? Also: the dog and horse trainer worlds are surprisingly different! A conversation with Tracy Racich.Get in touch with Tracy:Tracy's Facebook post that sparked this conversation: https://web.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10231542095164548&set=a.4047128985650Canine Cross Training in Palm City, Florida: https://web.facebook.com/caninecrosstrainingDog Trainer's Lounge: https://web.facebook.com/groups/1188581231610282Canine Cross Training tutorial page: https://web.facebook.com/groups/196270806681463/Get in touch with Caden:https://www.patreon.com/AdventureDogshttps://www.facebook.com/chrissi.schranzhttps://www.youtube.com/@adventure-dogshttps://adventuredogsanarchy.com/
2025-12-161h 34
Animal Training AcademyThe Business Side of Dog Training with Sara Brueske [Episode 269]In this candid and practical conclusion to their two-part conversation, Ryan Cartlidge and Sara Brueske shift from the training field to the front office to discuss the business of animal training. Sara shares an "in the trenches" look at her journey into facility ownership and the evolution of her business, Happy Dog Lodge. The conversation centers on a service model often debated within the positive reinforcement community: Board and Train. Sara offers a transparent look at the ethics, logistics, and communication strategies required to offer this service in a way that prioritises client education, successful skill transfer, a...
2025-12-151h 01
Animal Training AcademyFrom Play to Performance with Sara Brueske [Episode 268]In the first part of this energising two-part conversation, Ryan Cartlidge sits down with Sara Brueske, professional trainer, sport competitor, and owner of On the Run Canine Center. Known for her joyful approach to training and her skill across an impressive range of dog sports, Sara offers a refreshing and practical look at what motivates dogs to engage, play, and grow with us as partners. Drawing from her decades of experience, Sara shares why play sits at the heart of her training philosophy and how intrinsic motivation can shape confident, resilient, and enthusiastic learners. She explores the...
2025-12-0151 minFenzi Dog Sports PodcastSara Brueske - What's UpDog: A Conversation on Frisbee GamesHave a dog who likes frisbees? Join us for a conversation about UpDog — including What's UpDog and how you can compete!
2025-06-1316 minFenzi Dog Sports PodcastSara Brueske, Irith Bloom, Kim Palermo, and Sophie Liu, DVM - "A Look at Barky Lungey Dogs"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.
2025-02-281h 02Fenzi Dog Sports PodcastSara Brueske - "Training A Stunt Dog"Ever wondered what it takes to train the show stopping tricks you see frisbee dogs and stunt dogs perform? In this episode Sara and I talk about training big moves — what to think about, how to break them down, and what you need to consider to keep both you and your dog safe.
2024-11-2916 minThe Sweet Spot: An UpDog PodcastDisc Dog Foundations: Guest - Sara Brueske
WORDS ARE IMPORTANT!
This was one of the many important training tidbits discussed with our guest Sara Brueske on this episode. Sara shares her thoughts on the do's and don'ts of discdog foundation training. Whether you are working with a young dog or an older dog, these tips are essential. This is a can't miss episode!
2024-11-2656 minFenzi Dog Sports PodcastSara Brueske - "Building Controlled Behaviors in Sports Dogs"Ever wondered how leading trainers can take a dog that is all about the "GO" and balance it out with beautiful focus and control? In this episode Sara and I chat about her approach to building a dog with the skills for both action and control.
2024-03-2916 minFenzi Dog Sports PodcastWhat is a Confident Dog, Anyway? with Dr. Amy Cook, Julie Daniels, Petra Ford, and Sara BrueskeIn preparation for the upcoming confident dog conference at FDSA, I invited 4 of the presenters for the conference on the podcast to talk about what confidences looks like in our dogs, how much of it is innate vs. something we can instill, and what the process of building confidence looks like. Join us for this fascinating conversation!
2024-01-051h 10
Consider the Dog PodcastEpisode 6: Sports and Confidence, Scent Work with a High Drive Dog, and More with Sara BrueskeIn today’s episode, performance and sport dog trainer Sara Brueske joined Tyler Muto for a really interesting conversation. They cover: using sports to build confidence, the power of teaching jumps and its relationship to confidence building, tips on helping a high drive working dog to learn to slow down in her scent work, tips for transitioning from traditional scent work to human tracking, and a whole lot more. Let’s get right into it.Learn more on ConsiderTheDog.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/considerthedog/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cons...
2023-11-2554 minFenzi Dog Sports PodcastOther Dog Sports with Melissa Breau, Hélène Lawler, and Sara BrueskeJoin Teri Martin, Melissa Breau, Hélène Lawler and Sara Brueske for a conversation about the "other" dog sports offered at FDSA — treibball, herding, and disc!
2023-08-0556 minFenzi Dog Sports PodcastSara Brueske - Making the Most of the SummerTraveling with your pup this summer? Looking for other fun activities to capitalize on the awesome summer weather? Sara and I talk about preparing to travel, the benefits of road tripping with a young dog, and more!
2023-06-0321 min
Canine Hoopers WorldSeason 4 Episode 5 Sara Brueske talking dog sports, multi dogs and koolies.This episode I caught up with Sara Brueske about competing in dog sports, living with 10 dogs and koolies, an Australian herding breed.
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2023-05-031h 22
K9s Talking Scents#84 Detection and Zooming with Sara BrueskeIn this Episode we speak with well known multi talented Trainer and Photographer Sara Brueske of ZoomDog Training. You can go learn more about Sara and what she offers by visiting her website http://www.zoomdogtraining.com To learn more about all things Detection Dogs, go visit http://www.fordk9.com
2023-03-301h 15
The Canine Classroom PodcastEp.9 Sara Brueske on Dog Sports, Managing Arousal & Competing MotivatorsIn this episode Vinny & Anthony interview Sara Brueske, a dog trainer who has a special interest in dog sports and helping other trainers achieve their goals in the dog sport world. Sara chats about her experiences with dog sports as well as how she manages arousal and competing motivators with sport dogs. Learn more about Sara Brueske by visiting her website! To learn more about the hosts of the show, visit their website's below.Anthony De MarinisWebsite https://demarinisdogtraining.comVinny ViolaWebsite https://www.caninejester.com
2023-03-151h 13Our One Wild And Precious Lives (And Our Dogs)E15 Dog geekery: marker cues, my love! A conversation with Karen Deeds, CDBCCanine nerd level scale: 3/3: for highly educated dog and animal training folks who love digging into the nerdy details of theory and philosophy.
C and Karen nerd out about about multiple marker cue systems, behavior cases, the slime factor of treats (a life quality issue!) and the all-important facts that ziplock bags are forbidden in Karen's classes and C can't stand the texture of shrimp.
Is a clicker all you ever dreamed of ... or do you want MORE? Can you HAVE more? More clarity? A greater shared vocabulary with your dog? And even MORE fun? F...
2023-01-171h 20Fenzi Dog Sports PodcastSara Brueske - "Teaching Toy Play with Food"Can you, should you, teach toy play with food? Sara's answer is a resounding yes — in this episode we talk about why and how.
2022-11-1819 minFenzi Dog Sports PodcastWatersports with Erin Lynes & Sara BrueskeJoin Erin, Sara, and me for a conversation about all the ways we can play with our dogs in the water, including Paddleboarding, SUP-ing, and Dock Diving!
2022-07-0124 minFenzi Dog Sports PodcastSara Brueske - What Does it Take to do Mondio OB?Sara and I talk about training for Mondio Obedience - including who can compete and how varied the trials can be!
2022-05-2731 minFenzi Dog Sports PodcastSara Brueske - "Teaching Toy Play with Food"Description: Sara Brueske joins me to tell me why she teaches toy play with food — and all the benefits that come with it.
2022-02-1819 min
Canine High JinksEpisode 24: Learning about Disc Dog!This episode is all about playing disc dog! In this interview with Sara Brueske, we talk about how to get started in the sport and what competitions look like.
Guest Sara Brueske (she/her) has been training dogs since she was a young child, and has experienced a large variety of breeds and sports during that time. After graduating as a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner in 2011, she jumped into the professional dog training world. She began teaching group classes and private lessons at On the Run Canine Center in Minnesota. At the time she was a...
2022-01-2646 minFenzi Dog Sports PodcastSara Brueske, Sarah Stremming & Petra Ford - "Pressure in Training"Description: Pressure in dog training can have a lot of different meanings and factors in a variety of ways — in this episode we talk about both unintentional pressure and the kind you need to train for if you want to compete.
2021-09-031h 13Fenzi Dog Sports PodcastSara Brueske - "Breaking Down the Retrieve"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.
2021-08-1324 min
Enlightened Pet Behavior PodcastTrick Training with Celine YangTrick training is a super fun activity for you and your dog! Learn how to choose what to teach, how to break it down, and how to get your dog a trick title without leaving your house!
Celine Yang is a pet dog trainer at The Pet Republic in Cambridge, MA. She graduated from the Karen Pryor Academy Dog Trainer Professional program in 2016 and continues to pursue education regarding the behavior struggles that deeply impact her urban-lifestyle clients such as isolation distress and reactive behaviors. Celine has two pups of her own: a shiba inu, named Severus...
2021-06-0845 min
Dogs Are People Too: The Dingle Days Podcast011: Canine Athletes 101: How to Get Started with Dog Sports with zoomdogtraining.comGeryah interviews Sara Brueske of zoomdogtraining.com on how to get started with dog sports. Sara is a dog sports coach who specializes in developing unique training plans and problem-solving for teams that play in all dog sports. Clear communication and utilizing motivational training is her priority as well as ensuring that both the dog and handler are having fun. Sara and her twelve dogs compete and train in a variety of sports including disc dog, agility, obedience, protection sports, nose work, and dock diving. Sara discusses dog breed considerations, events, training & conditioning, equipment, and tips/advice for those...
2021-05-1943 min
Dog 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.49-2: 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.49-1: 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 23Fenzi Dog Sports PodcastSara Brueske - "Disc Dog Life"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!
2021-03-2628 minDog Trainer's PodcastEp. 43 Interview with Sara Brueske - DTPWe did it, guys!We were lucky enough to have an amazing conversation with an R+ trainer. And not just any trainer, but Sara Brueske!! She's an incredible dog trainer with a very diverse resume in the dog training world. She travels and does seminars, as well as performs with her dogs at the world-famous Purina farms, and she's doing all of this using R+ training in the world of sport dogs which is mostly balanced training. Beyond all of her accomplishments, she's also just the coolest and kindest person you'll ever meet! Her presence is ju...
2021-02-161h 39Fenzi Dog Sports PodcastSara Brueske - "Mondioring: Not Just for Bitey Dogs"Description: Sara comes on to talk about the new Mondioring Obedience title, which is open to all dogs — and what it takes to train for and compete in this exciting and unpredictable sport.
2020-07-1732 min
Elite Pet PodcastWorking with "Hyper" and "High Energy" Dogs with Sara BrueskeMany owners would label their dogs as "hyper" or "high energy". In today's episode, we have the pleasure of talking with Sara Brueske about working with dogs that may be labeled as hyper or high energy as well as breaking down what some of these labels might be referring to. This is an awesome conversation and you won't want to miss out! Also as a reminder, if you want to check out our online courses, you can go to https://elitepettrainingonline.teachable.com.
2020-03-0900 min
The Canine ParadigmEpisode 118: Sara BrueskeSara Brueske has the best last name by Australian standards. However, that’s not why she is so well know. Sara has made an international name for herself as a professional trainer mainly through disc dogs and dock diving.
She has a long list of accomplishments after her name in not only competing, but judging and ambassadorial roles too.
There’s a bunch of things we could tell you about Sara, however if you follow this link you can read about and see her in action. Zoom dog training
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2020-02-281h 07education Archives - The Canine ParadigmEpisode 118: Sara Brueske
Sara Brueske has the best last name by Australian standards. However, that’s not why she is so well know. Sara has made an international name for herself as a professional trainer mainly through disc dogs and dock diving.
She has a long list of accomplishments after her name in not only competing, but judging and ambassadorial roles too.
There’s a bunch of things we could tell you about Sara, however if you follow this link you can read about and see her in action. Zoom dog training
Further details
If y...
2020-02-281h 07Podcast Archives - The Canine ParadigmEpisode 118: Sara Brueske
Sara Brueske has the best last name by Australian standards. However, that’s not why she is so well know. Sara has made an international name for herself as a professional trainer mainly through disc dogs and dock diving.
She has a long list of accomplishments after her name in not only competing, but judging and ambassadorial roles too.
There’s a bunch of things we could tell you about Sara, however if you follow this link you can read about and see her in action. Zoom dog training
Further details
If y...
2020-02-281h 07Training Archives - The Canine ParadigmEpisode 118: Sara Brueske
Sara Brueske has the best last name by Australian standards. However, that’s not why she is so well know. Sara has made an international name for herself as a professional trainer mainly through disc dogs and dock diving.
She has a long list of accomplishments after her name in not only competing, but judging and ambassadorial roles too.
There’s a bunch of things we could tell you about Sara, however if you follow this link you can read about and see her in action. Zoom dog training
Further details
If y...
2020-02-281h 07Fenzi Dog Sports PodcastSara Brueske - "Getting Started: Marker Cues & Foundation Skills"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.
2019-09-2024 minFenzi Dog Sports PodcastAll About Puppies: Socialization, Foundations, Playtime & MoreDescription: I'm joined by Dr. Jennifer Summerfield, Amanda Boyd, Casey Coughlin, and Sara Brueske — our Pet Professionals Program instructors — to talk about working with puppies!
2019-07-121h 04Fenzi Dog Sports PodcastSara Brueske - "Bombproof Behaviors"Summary: Sara Brueske has been training dogs for over 15 years; she became a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner in 2011 and jumped into the world of professional dog training. Sara and her dogs work at Purina Farms in Missouri where they demonstrate the sports of disc, agility, and dock diving for the public in over 200 shows each year. She and her dogs also compete nationwide. Currently, she is active in the sports of disc dog, agility, mondioring and dock diving -- plus, she's a trick dog enthusiast. Sara believes in positive...
2019-01-2522 minFenzi Dog Sports PodcastJessica Hekman, DVM, PhD., - Choosing A Dog Based on GeneticsSummary: I got an email a few weeks ago from a listener, asking if I'd consider doing a podcast on doing sports with rescue dogs and/or dogs who join the family as adults. She suggested a number of excellent questions … so this will be the second of two podcasts where we'll look specifically at rescues and training for adult dogs. Next Episode: To be released 11/09/2018, we'll be talking to Linda P. Case, well known for her work in nutrition and focus on the science of dog training, about those two topics! ...
2018-11-0247 minFenzi Dog Sports PodcastSara Brueske - "Evaluating & Adopting a New-to-You Adult Dog"Summary: I got an email a few weeks ago from a listener, asking if I'd consider doing a podcast on doing sports with rescue dogs and/or dogs who join the family as adults. She suggested a number of excellent questions, so this will be the first of two podcasts where we'll look specifically at rescues and training for adult dogs, with plans to do sports with those dogs! Next Episode: To be released 10/26/2018, an interview with Mike Shikashio to talk about working with dog-dog aggression. TRANSCRIPTION: Melissa Breau...
2018-10-1930 minFenzi Dog Sports PodcastNancy Gagliardi Little - "From Agility Startlines to Problem Solving Obedience"Summary: Nancy Gagliardi Little has been training dogs since the early 1980s, when she put an OTCH on her Novice A dog, a Labrador Retriever. Since then she has put many advanced obedience titles on her dogs, and multiple championships in herding and agility. Next Episode: To be released 10/19/2018, an interview with Sara Brueske on bringing an adult dog and/or rescue into your household as a sports prospect. TRANSCRIPTION: Melissa Breau: This is Melissa Breau and you're listening to the Fenzi Dog Sports Podcast brought to you by...
2018-10-1240 minFenzi Dog Sports PodcastSara Brueske - "From Tricks to Disc"Summary: Sara Brueske has been training dogs for over 15 years. She became a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner in 2011 and jumped into the world of professional dog training. Sara and her dogs work at Purina Farms in Missouri, where they demonstrate the sports of disc, agility, and dock diving for the public in over 400 shows each year. She and her dogs also compete nationwide. Currently, she is active in the sports of disc dog, agility, mondioring and dock diving -- plus, she's a trick dog enthusiast. Sara has also recently...
2018-05-2524 minFenzi Dog Sports PodcastAmy Johnson - "Behind the Scenes: Photographing Dog Sporting Events"Summary: Amy Johnson is the owner of Great Dane Photos and teaches the dog photography classes offered through FDSA. She is also the official show photographer for many of the premier agility events in the United States, including the AKC National Agility Championships, AKC Agility Invitational, USDAA Cynosport World Games, and NADAC Championships, as well as numerous local trials, regional events, and breed national specialties. She has photographed a wide variety of dog sports, including agility, obedience, rally, and conformation, and dog events, including FDSA camp. Her start in professional photography came by...
2018-05-181h 02Fenzi Dog Sports PodcastEpisode 17: Interview with Sara Brueske - "Disc dog training"Summary: Sara Brueske has been training dogs for over 15 years; she became a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner in 2011 and jumped into the world of professional dog training. Sara and her dogs work at Purina Farms in Missouri where they demonstrate the sports of disc, agility, and dock diving for the public in over 400 shows each year. She and her dogs also compete nationwide. Currently, she is active in the sports of disc dog, agility, mondioring and dock diving -- plus, she's a trick dog enthusiast. Sara has...
2017-06-3029 minFenzi Dog Sports PodcastInterview with Amanda Nelson - "Distance in Agility and Teaching Confidence"SHOW NOTES: Summary: Amanda Nelson 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...
2017-06-2337 min