Fenzi Dog Sports Podcast

E158: Denise Fenzi - "Making Lemonade"

20 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Description: After the cancellation of FDSA Training Camp 2020, FDSA and IAABC teamed up to turn the lemons life has dealt us into an extra special le...

E157: Emily Strong - "Canine Enrichment for the Real World"

13 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Description: How much do you know about "Enrichment"? Do you know where the term came from? All the different options that fall into the category? Thi...

E156: Ken Ramirez - "The Eye of the Trainer"

06 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Description: There are few trainers out there who have the breadth of experience across species and techniques that Ken has — today he comes on to t...

Title: E155: Maia Perez - "Trialing for the First Time"

28 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Description: What's it like trialing for the first time? This week I talk to a new competitor about her first trial and what it's like competing in Sc...

E154: Stacy Barnett - The Evolution of a Dog Trainer

21 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Description: Stacy and I talk about how her thinking on training for nosework has evolved over time - from looking at just the emotional components to...

E153: Nicole Wiebusch - "Reward Placement, Stays, and All Things Rally"

14 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Description:  The details make all the difference — this week, Nicole and I chat about how tiny changes can have a big impact... from reward placem...

E152: Deb Jones - From Dolphins to Dogs: Better, More Cooperative Care

07 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Description: A training opportunity at the SHEDD aquarium in Chicago led Deb Jones down a new path — considering how we can incorporate cooperative...

E151: Leslie McDevitt - Pattern Games for Working on Reactivity & Focus

31 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Description: The fabulous Leslie McDevitt joins me to talk about her latest book and upcoming FDSA webinar on Pattern Games... games she teaches to he...

E150: Jennifer Summerfield - Behavior Meds: What every dog owner should know

24 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Description: Dr. Jennfier Summerfield is back on the podcast to talk about normal behavior vs. abnormal behavior, when it's time to talk meds, and wha...

E149: What to Expect at FDSA Training Camp 2020

17 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Description: This week I had on Chelsey Protulipac, Ruth Ellis, and Megan Walsh to talk about their experiences at previous FDSA Training Camps now th...

E148: Petra Ford - "Conditioned for Excellence in Obedience"

10 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Description: Petra and I talk about the fitness that is required of our competitive obedience dogs... and how working on conditioning exercises can ...

E147: Andrea Harrison - "Setting Better Training Goals in 2020"

03 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Description: Happy New Year! Andrea and I talk about reflecting on 2019 and setting goals for the New Year to help you do more and get your brain the ...

E146: Helene Lawler - "How to Escape Foundationland"

27 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Description: Helene has led a number of discussions lately around the idea of foundationland... this place many trainers get stuck in when training t...

E145: Megan Foster - "Start Routines and End Routines for Competition"

20 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Description: When your dogs expectations don't match reality, it can cause countless problems with performance - especially in competition. But routi...

E144: Chrissi Schranz - "Get More Done (And Have More Fun) with Just 5 Mins of Training Time"

13 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Description: Chrissi joins me to talk about the winter blues, and how we can overcome them (and our busy to do lists) to find time to train our dogs ...

Denise Fenzi - "Engagement 2.0"

06 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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...

E142: Nancy Gagliardi Little - The Handler's Role in Heelwork

29 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Description: Nancy and I talk about heelwork and how the handler can make or break this awesome dance with their dog.

E141: Julie Flanery - "Mission Accomplished: Reaching Your Training Goals"

22 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Description: It's fun to start new behaviors - but often we get distracted (or frustrated!) and never take those behaviors through to completion. Juli...

E140: Julie Daniels - Stimulus Control and "When to GO!"

15 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Description: Julie Daniels and I chat about her upcoming When to Go workshop, and how she gets beautiful startline stays... and the difference betwee...

E139: Denise Fenzi and Shade Whitesel - "The Spaces In Between - Part 2"

08 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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...

E138: Denise Fenzi and Shade Whitesel - "The Spaces In Between - Part 1"

01 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 ar...

E137: Cat Warren - "What the Dog Knows"

25 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Description: NY Times Best-selling author Cat Warren joins me to talk about her cadaver dog, Solo, and what she learned while writing a book about the...

E136: Megan Foster - "Handling Errors in Training"

18 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Description: Agility competitor and coach Megan Foster joins me to talk about handling errors in training and in the ring — and about the skills mos...

E135: Michael Badial - "Handling Aggression"

12 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

DESCRIPTION:  Michael Badial joins me to talk about how he came to work with aggressive dogs and the strategies he employs to stay safe.   

E134: Suzanne Clothier - "Relationship Centered Training"

05 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Description: Suzanne and I talk about how she got her start in dogs, what led her to positive training and one of the mistakes she sees positive trai...

E133: Loretta Mueller - "Intro to Agility"

27 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Description: Today Loretta comes on the podcast to talk about how she got started in agility, and what's changed in the sport. 

E132: Sarah Brueske- "Getting Started: Marker Cues & Foundation Skills"

20 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

E131: Janice Gunn - Positive Training for the Obedience Ring

13 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Description: International obedience competitor Janice Gunn joins me this week to talk about using positive training to reach the highest levels of co...

E130: Michael Shikashio - "Muzzles and Unwanted Encounters"

06 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Description: Michael Shikashio joins me to chat about the Muzzle Up Project, reducing the stigma behind muzzles, and handling unwanted encounters of ...

E129: Brenda Weeks - "Blogger and Service Dog Buffy"

30 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Description: Today I'm joined by author Brenda Weeks to talk about what it's like living with a service dog and competing in dog sports from a wheelch...

E128: Anxiety in Dogs

23 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Description: Drs. Jennifer Summerfield and Jessica Hekman both join me to talk about anxiety in dogs -- we talk about the cause, effect, and treatmen...

E127: Julie Symons - "Having Fun With Obedience"

16 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Description:A lot of people think of competition obedience as 'boring' — not Julie Symons! Julie and I chat about keeping obedience skills fun throu...

E126: Ann Smorado - "Are You Ready for the Ring?"

09 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Description: If you're prepping a dog for competition, there's a lot more to think about than just the skills of your chosen sport. Ann and I talk abo...

E125: Julie Flanery - Precise Positions & Clean Communication

02 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Description: Julie Flanery joins me to talk about her positions class, clean communication, the importance of good mechanics in getting trained behavi...

E124: Bad Dog! Dealing with Unwanted Canine Behavior

26 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Description: Chrissi Schranz, Chelsey Protulipac, and Tania Lanfer join me to talk about dealing with problem behaviors like resource guarding, jumpi...

E123: Nicole Wiebusch - "From Four on the Floor to the Rally Ring"

19 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Description:  Pet Professionals Program and FDSA instructor Nicole Wiebusch joins me to chat about her upcoming PPP Workshop and Rally classes!

E122: All About Puppies: Socialization, Foundations, Playtime & More

12 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Description: I'm joined by Dr. Jennifer Summerfield, Amanda Boyd, Casey Coughlin, and Sara Brueske — our Pet Professionals Program instructors — ...

E121: Liz Laidlaw - More than Manners: Training Beyond the Basics

05 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Description: This week we talk to FDSA PPP Instructor Liz Laidlaw on training options, and how to decide what approach you'll use based on the dog - o...

E120: The Business End of Dog Training

28 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Description: In honor of the recent launch of the new FDSA Pet Professionals program, I have the Badials and Christina Hargrove on to talk about what...

E119: Loretta Mueller - "Timing In Agility"

14 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Description: It's totally not helpful to be told your cues are late - without any idea what to do about it. Today Loretta and I get into why timing i...

E117: Denise Fenzi - Back to the Future (And An Exciting Announcement!)

07 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We talk about the theme from camp this year and unveil an exciting new program, coming soon to FDSA! Want the full details on the FDSA Pet Professiona...

E116: Stacy Barnett - The Building Blocks of Nosework

31 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Description: What skills does it take to compete in nosework other than identifying odor? Whether looking to start a puppy or build confidence in an ...

E115: Nancy Tucker - Greeting Skills: From Friendly Tornadoes to Warm Hellos

24 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Description:  Ever wish your dog didn't pull in excitement when they see people or other dogs on a walk? Nancy and I talk about teaching skills to g...

E114: Sarah Stremming - Training Teenage Tyrants

17 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Description: Sarah Stremming and I talk about training to get through the teenage years — what it takes to get through them and how to create the f...

E113: Kamal Fernandez - Pathway to Positivity

10 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Description: Kamal Fernandez recently published his book, Pathway to Positivity! He joins me on the podcast to chat about the book and talk about how...

E112: Debbie Torraca - "Long Backed Dogs"

03 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Description: Today Dr. Debbie Gross Torraca joins me to talk about owning, training, and competing in sports with long-backed dogs — including som...

E111: Petra Ford - Planning for the Obedience Ring

26 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Description: Petra Ford joins me to talk about competition obedience — how she creates a plan for the ring and what it was like to win the obedienc...

E110: Helene Lawler - Arousal, Impulse Control, and Pressure

19 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Description: Helene and I chat about her upcoming webinar on intact dogs, and talk about arousal, pressure in training, and the difference between st...

E109: Jessica Hekman, DVM, PhD. - What Makes Dogs' Brains Tick

12 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Description: This week we bring back Dr. Jessica Hekman to talk about what the science says on topics like when or if you should spay and neuter, how...

E108: Lori Stevens - Canine Massage

05 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Description: Ever wondered what the benefits are to canine massage? Lori Stevens joins me on the podcast to talk about how canine massage can b...

E107: R+2.0 with Amy Cook, PhD., Sarah Stremming, and Shade Whitesel

29 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Description: What's the future of positive training? We brought on Amy, Sarah, and Shade to talk about it and share their experiences with R+2.0. Nex...

E106: Barbara Currier - "Getting Consistent Contacts"

22 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: Getting consistent contacts can be hard — But this week Barbara Currier joins me to talk about how to do it, and what's involved! Next Epi...

E105: Sue Yanoff - "What's RIGHT Right Your Dog?"

15 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: The joke says that everything is fun and games until someone ends up in a cone - but what can you do to help reduce the ...

E104: Laura Waudby - From Pivots to The Ring

08 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: Into obedience? This episode is for you! We talk about everything from pivots as a foundation for heeling, to what it really means to get re...

E103: Deb Jones - "Train it before you need it"

01 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: Cooperative care. All too often dog owners don't work on it until they need it, and then it's too late. We brought Deb Jones on to talk about...

E102: Hannah Branigan - "Awesome Obedience"

22 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: Today Hannah Branigan is on the podcast to talk about her new things - a new book on Awesome Obedience and her new series of classes on heel...

E101: Denise Fenzi - "Do You Want To Be Goal Oriented?"

15 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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...

E100: Loretta Mueller - "Small Space Skills for Agility"

08 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: Loretta Mueller has been involved in agility since 2003. She and her dogs are no strangers to the finals at the USDAA World Championships, a...

E99: Leslie Eide - "Canine Fitness with Cavalettis"

01 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: Leslie graduated from Colorado State University's Veterinary School in 2006. She completed a rotating internship in small animal medicine in ...

E98: Sara Brueske - "Bombproof Behaviors"

25 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 th...

E97: Positive Training 2.0 - How did we get here?

15 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode we do things a bit differently - a few episodes ago I was talking to Amy Cook and she mentioned something that's stuck with m...

E96: Trish McMillan - "Dog Body Language"

04 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: Trish McMillan is a certified professional dog trainer (through CCPDT),  certified dog behavior consultant and associate certified cat behav...

E95: Leslie McDevitt - "Behavior Modification With Canine Consent"

28 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: Leslie is a dog behavior consultant, author, and speaker. She specializes in creating operant counterconditioning procedures to empower worki...

E94: Alla, Andrea, and Sara - "Student Interviews: Dog Training is a Journey"

23 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: This episode we talked to 3 long-time FDSA students...  Alla Podkopaeva has been taking classes at FDSA since August of 2015, when she took...

E93: Julie Daniels - "Empowerment and Choosing Delayed Reinforcement"

14 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: Julie Daniels has worked with dogs her whole life. In fact, she learned to walk by holding on to a German Shepherd. Today she is one of the f...

E92: Chrissi Schranz - Training 5 Mins at A Time (or From Your Couch!)

07 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: A dog trainer, translator and chocolate addict, Chrissi Schranz is now based in Antigua, Guatemala. She has been fond of dogs of all sizes, s...

E91: Lucy Newton - Tracking, Search & Rescue, and more

30 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: Lucy was involved in search and rescue for over 15 years, training numerous personal dogs for wilderness search and rescue, as well as land a...

E90: Dr. Amy Cook - Dogs with Noise Sensitivity

23 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: Amy Cook, PhD., has been training dogs for nearly 25 years and has been specializing in the rehabilitation of shy and fearful dogs for over 1...

E89: Barbara Currier - Learning to Love the Weaves

16 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In 2004 Barbara Currier and her husband Michael were relocated to Richmond, VA, where she began teaching agility at All Dog Adventures. It wa...

E88: Linda P. Case - Canine Nutrition

09 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: Linda P. Case is a science writer, dog trainer, and canine nutritionist who lectures throughout the world about dog nutrition, training, beha...

E87: Jessica Hekman, DVM, PhD., - Choosing A Dog Based on Genetics

02 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

E86: Mike Shikashio - Dog-Dog Aggression

26 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: Mike specializes in working with aggressive dogs — we had him on the podcast to share how he defines the term and what tools and analogies ...

E84: Sara Brueske - "Evaluating & Adopting a New-to-You Adult Dog"

19 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

E83: Nancy Gagliardi Little - "From Agility Startlines to Problem Solving Obedience"

12 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 th...

E83: Stacy Barnett - "A Deep Dive into Canine Scentwork"

05 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: Stacy Barnett is an active competitor in Nosework, Tracking, Obedience, Rally, Agility and Barn Hunt, but Scent Sports are her primary focus...

E82: Shade Whitesel - Concepts for Competition

28 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: Shade has been training and competing in dog sports since she was a kid. She has successfully competed in Schutzhund, AKC obedience and Frenc...

E81: Hannah Branigan - Behavior Chains & Competition

23 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: Hannah Branigan, of Wonder Pups Training, is back on the podcast to talk about behavior chains, and a little bit about her new puppy (because...

E80: Sarah Stremming & Dr. Leslie Eide - "Raising an Agility Puppy"

14 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: Sarah Stremming, founder of The Cognitive Canine and host of Cog-Dog Raido and her partner, Dr. Leslie Eide, join me to talk about their late...

E79: Julie Daniels - Building Canine Confidence

07 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: Julie Daniels has worked with dogs her whole life. In fact, she learned to walk by holding on to a German Shepherd. Today she is one of the ...

E78: Julie Flanery - "Building Beautiful Heelwork"

31 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: Julie Flanery has been working professionally with dogs and their handlers since 1993. She focuses on the needs of the dog and helping people...

E77: Andrea Harrison - "Motivation, Mental Management, & Dealing with Failure"

24 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: Andrea Harrison is the people trainer on the FDSA team, working with dog sports teams to help handlers train themselves for better performanc...

E76: Hélène Lawler - Teaching Herding with Positive Reinforcement

17 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: Hélène Lawler has been working with animals her whole life — she started by training her cat to use the toilet when she was 12! Since the...

E75: Nancy Tucker - "Better Behavior At the Door"

10 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: Nancy Tucker is a certified pet dog trainer and behavior consultant in Sherbrooke, Quebec. She teaches seminars, webinars, and workshops on ...

E74: Dr. Jennifer Summerfield - Behavior Medications & Training

03 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: Dr. Jennifer Summerfield is a veterinarian and Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA), with a focus on treating behavior problems incl...

E73: Sue Ailsby - From Foundations to the Rally Ring

27 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: Sue Ailsby is a retired obedience and conformation judge. She has been "in dogs" for more than 54 years, having owned and trained everything ...

E72: Deb Jones - "From Trainer to Teacher"

20 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: Dr. Deborah Jones — better known around FDSA as Deb Jones — is a psychologist who specializes in learning theory and social behavior. An...

E71: Stacy Barnett - "Tailoring Nosework Training (and any training) to YOUR dog"

13 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: Stacy Barnett is an active competitor in Nosework, Tracking, Obedience, Rally, Agility and Barn Hunt, but Scent Sports are her primary focus ...

E70: Donna Hill - "Owner-handler Trained Service Dogs & Awesome Recalls"

06 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

SUMMARY: Donna has had a lifelong love affair with dogs and is fascinated with dog behavior. She has broad practical experience in the dog world: volu...

E69: Julie Symons - Trialing in Nosework

29 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

SUMMARY: Julie Symons is owner and head dog trainer at Savvy Dog Sports and she joined to break down what it's like to compete in a nose work trial, p...

E68: Sue Yanoff - "Sports Medicine"

22 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

SUMMARY: Sue Yanoff graduated from Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine in Ithaca, N.Y, in 1980. After three years in private practice, s...

E67: Denise Fenzi - "Facing Your Fears"

15 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

E66: Amanda Nelson - "Introducing Distance"

08 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

SUMMARY: Amanda has been traveling the country and teaching seminars for 20+ years, teaching all levels of agility with nearly all dog breeds. She foc...

E65: Heather Lawson - "Chin Rests, Platforms, and Fly, oh my!"

01 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: Heather Lawson is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA-CTP), a CGN Evaluator and a Fre...

E64: Sara Brueske - "From Tricks to Disc"

25 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 th...

E63: Amy Johnson - "Behind the Scenes: Photographing Dog Sporting Events"

18 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 pho...

E62: Amy Cook - "Thresholds and Therapy vs. Management"

11 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: Dr. Amy Cook has been training dogs for nearly 25 years and has been specializing in the rehabilitation of shy and fearful dogs for over 15 ...

E61: Michele Pouliot - "Being a Changemaker"

04 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: Over her 40 years of dog training, Michele Pouliot has presented scores of seminars and has been responsible for bringing science-based click...

E60: Kathy Sdao - "Plenty in Life is Free"

27 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: Kathy Sdao is an applied animal behaviorist. She has spent 30 years as a full-time animal trainer, first with marine mammals and now with dog...

E59: Eileen Anderson - "Meeting Our Dogs' Needs"

20 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: Eileen Anderson is a writer and dog trainer. She is perhaps best known for her blog, Eileenanddogs, which has been featured on Freshly Press...

E58: Laura Waudby - "Getting a Happy Dog In the Ring"

13 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: Laura Waudby works part-time as a service dog trainer who prepares dogs for different types of service dog work and teaching puppy raiser cl...