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Fenzi Dog Sports Podcast

Melissa Breau
Dog Training
Fenzi Dog Sports Academy
Dog Sports
Agility Training
Positive Reinforcement
Nose Work
Arousal
Competitive Dog Sports
Agility
Puppy Training
Dog Behavior
Training Techniques
Focus
Nosework
Control Unleashed
Anxiety In Dogs
Canine Fitness
Canine Adolescence
Multi-Dog Households
Anticipation and Relaxation

Published every Friday, the Fenzi Dog Sports Podcast is brought to you by the Fenzi Dog Sports Academy. Each episode of the Fenzi Dog Sports Podcast will feature an interview with a leading name in the competitive dog sports training world, talking in depth about issues that often get overlooked by traditional training methods.

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We all think we know how to train with food — but sometimes it's more complex than we tend to think! Join Sharon and I for a conversation about juggling the roles food can play in training, why getting food out of the picture is so complicated, how t... more

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Note: After re-reviewing the rulebook, Sarah requested we clarify that the specific food refusal exercise is distinct and while it can happen during check in, it's not supposed to happen during another exercise. However, at higher levels, the field i... more

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Some dogs get overexcited when people come over... and some have decidedly less positive feelings about the experience. Either way, if your dog has feelings about guests invading their home, this episode is for you. Irith and I talk about what's goin... more

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Caden Cristopher joins me for a discussion on training your dog to recall while building a relationship that enables both of you to do more together... we dive into advanced scenarios as well as chatting about the basics.

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Recent Guests

Sharon Carroll
Animal behavior consultant, certified dog and horse behavior consultant, and dog trainer
International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants
Episode: E484 Sharon Carroll - "When Food Gets Complicated"
Sarah Rida
Professional dog trainer whose work spans dog sports and practical training
Episode: E483: Sarah Rida - "Teaching Food Refusal"
Irith Bloom
Behavior consultant and educator specializing in animal behavior and training
Fenzi Dog Sports Academy; Victoria Stillwell Academy; Carefree Companion
Episode: E482: Irith Bloom - "When Your Dog Has Feelings About Guests"
Caden Cristopher
Dog trainer discussed recalls and relationship-building
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Episode: E481: Caden Cristopher - "Teaching Your Dog a Recall & Building Your Relationship"
Petra Ford
Expert in competition obedience and foundations for the dog and handler
Fenzi Dog Sports Academy
Episode: E480: Petra Ford - "Foundations For the Obedience Competition"
Liz Joyce
Faculty member at Fenzi Dog Sports Academy; fitness trainer for dog sport handlers
Fenzi Dog Sports Academy
Episode: E479: Liz Joyce - "Running for the Dog Sports Handler"
Michael Shikashio
Dog behaviorist and CANIS conference organizer
CANIS Conference
Episode: E478 Michael Shikashio - "Behind the Scenes of CANIS"
Christina Young
Dog trainer, NF training presenter
Fenzi Dog Sports Academy (as conference presenter)
Episode: E476: The Realities of a Multi-Dog Household
Kim Palermo
Dog trainer, presenter on body language
Fenzi Dog Sports Academy
Episode: E476: The Realities of a Multi-Dog Household

Host

Melissa Brough

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 393 ratings
  • Outstanding! Science-based, practical, ethical

    Great selection of topics, with a good variety of speakers, each allowed to share their expertise with nicely light-handed interview techniques by Melissa Breau. I learn so much, and am motivated to dive deeper. You needn’t be an agility hound to benefit. I’m just a pet owner working on reactivity, health, relationship, and joy. Even those episodes that are essentially previews of classes, outlining what will be taught, are useful — can’t wait to take one! All presenters I’ve heard have been sup... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sleepless Bob
    United States2 years ago
  • High Drive Dogs Podcast June 2023

    This conversation saved me. I have three dogs and the most recent two have been getting way too much “enrichment”. I have been wondering this for awhile as I started to recognized what overtired looks like in these dogs. I am finally able to find time to take care of myself knowing that my dogs aren’t being ignored but are getting some much needed down time that’s important for their health!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lisa19b
    Canada3 years ago
  • Denise Fenzi is destroying the platform

    I used to adore Fenzi dogsports. I bought countless classes. Then 2020 came along and Denise’s silencing of BIPOC voices and fake, scripted apologies came along. She claims to have taken all these classes and learned from her mistakes, but she has not. And in 2021 not only has she continued to silence these voices, but she gave a platform to a bigoted and violent balanced trainer. It’s a never ending cycle of her behaving terribly and then doing damage control. She’s destroyed everything that wa... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Nutherun
    Canada5 years ago
  • Thank you, Melissa!

    This might be my favorite dog podcast. I have such a HUGE appreciation for the host, Melissa! She does such a fantastic job interviewing guests without interrupting or making the show about her. I find it extremely distracting when other popular hosts constantly interrupt their guests to turn the focus back to themselves instead of letting the guest speak.

    The content is fantastic, I appreciate the lack of endless ads and I truly get something out of each episode. Thank you, Fenzi!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rodgers.182
    United States6 years ago
  • Love Love Love ❤️

    Awesome and informative and I love hearing about the upcoming classes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Learning Lots
    United States7 years ago

Listeners Say

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Melissa Brough is praised for thoughtful interviews that let guests explain their expertise without frequent interruption.
Listeners value the practical training advice and say the lessons apply to everyday dog owners as well as competitors.
Some listeners feel that frequent previews of classes and courses can make episodes sound promotional.
Listeners appreciate the variety of trainers, sports, and behavior topics, and often find useful ideas even outside their own discipline.

Chart Rankings

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Talking Points

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E484 Sharon Carroll - "When Food Gets Complicated"
Q: How can handlers tell whether a behavior is ready for a reduced or intermittent reinforcement schedule?
After a missed reward, give the cue again and assess whether the behavior occurs rapidly and accurately. If it does, the dog may simply be reacting to a changed reward pattern; hesitation, poor accuracy, or confusion suggests the behavior still needs more continuous reinforcement.
E484 Sharon Carroll - "When Food Gets Complicated"
Q: What connects problems such as mugging, fixating on food, and refusing to work unless food is visible?
In these cases, food has become a cue that generates the behavior. Training should shift control to the intended cues, with food delivered as reinforcement rather than serving as the prompt.
E483: Sarah Rida - "Teaching Food Refusal"
Q: Can you talk a little bit about how you approach teaching that to a dog?
Rida starts with a short down stay, then gradually adds handler distance and movement, another person, and neutral objects before introducing food. She changes variables such as food value, proximity, movement, and delivery method in small steps.
E483: Sarah Rida - "Teaching Food Refusal"
Q: Where else in our lives with our dogs do you think this skill could really be useful?
Rida says the training process can help dogs learn that valuable things are not always available and that their assigned behavior still matters. However, success in one setup does not automatically transfer to a different task, which needs to be trained and generalized separately.
E481: Caden Cristopher - "Teaching Your Dog a Recall & Building Your Relationship"
Q: What is the most common mistake people make when transitioning recall training to real life?
Overemphasizing perfection too soon and underestimating the importance of meeting the dog's needs and building a shared context before broad real-life practice.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fenzi Dog Sports Podcast

What is Fenzi Dog Sports Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Weekly interviews with dog trainers, behavior consultants, and other specialists explore how to build effective, positive relationships between dogs and handlers. Conversations cover competitive sports such as agility, obedience, and nose work, alongside practical behavior topics including recall, food in training, fear around visitors, and multi-dog households. Host Melissa Brough gives guests room to explain their methods and share detailed, usable advice, often breaking complex skills into manageable steps.

The mix suits both experienced competitors and dog owners who want to improve everyday training, behavior, or canine wellbeing. A distinctive feature is the combination of sport-specific expertise with broader applications for pet do... more

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Recent guests on Fenzi Dog Sports Podcast include:

1. Sharon Carroll
2. Sarah Rida
3. Irith Bloom
4. Caden Cristopher
5. Petra Ford
6. Liz Joyce
7. Michael Shikashio
8. Christina Young

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