Fenzi Dog Sports Podcast

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E370: Jennifer Henion - Breaking Down the Blind Retrieve Aug 09, 2024

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One of the skills you'll need for retriever hunt tests is the blind retrieve — where the dog retrieves downed game that they didn't see land. In this episode Jennifer talks me though exactly what that means and how she approaches it in training.

E369: Shade Whitesel - Choosing Location Specific Marker Cues Aug 02, 2024

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Wondering what the hype is about when it comes to Location Specific Marker cues? Shade and I talk about what they are, what they can offer your training, how to decide when it's time to consider adding a new one, the role of anticipatory behaviors and more!

E368: Tracey McLennan - Overcoming Critter Distractions for the Real World Jul 26, 2024

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Have a dog that's easily distracted or driven to chase prey-like critters? In this episode Tracey and I talk about overcoming critter distractions and building behaviors so you can both enjoy the outdoors again.

E367: Julie Symons - "One of a Kind Hides & Creating Clarity in Nosework" Jul 19, 2024

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Ever wondered if your dog can remember which hides they've already found? In this Episode Julie and I dive into problem solving multiple hides and using contrast to create clarity in nosework.

E366: Deb Jones, PhD - Redefining Focus: What Training for Focus Looks Like Jul 12, 2024

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What really goes into having a focused dog? Join us for a conversation what it means to train focus — and how we can split a complex behavior down into component parts to build a strong but flexible skillset every sports dog needs.

E365: Dr. Amy Cook, Crystal Wing, and Erin Lynes - "The Power of Play" Jul 05, 2024

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What's the big deal about play, anyway? Join us for a conversation on the benefits of play... and how to tap into your inner child, so both you and your dog can enjoy playing together!

E364 - Sharon Carroll - Training & Competing with "Differently Motivated" Dogs Jun 28, 2024

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In this episode Sharon and I talk about what engagement looks like for those "differently motivated" dogs and how to handle it when our dog appears to be ignoring our cues.

E363: Hélène Lawler - Reliable Distance Downs Jun 21, 2024

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Ever wonder how herding dog handlers get those fabulous downs at a distance? Hélène Lawler joins me to talk about building reliable behaviors at a distance... useful whether you want to herd sheep or nail your startline stay and drop on recall!

E362: Kelly Daniel - "Wellness and Your Canine Athlete" Jun 14, 2024

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Wellness is about both the physical and the emotional being. Today Kelly and I take a deeper look at what that means and what we, as handlers, can do to ensure the wellness of our canine athletes.

E361: Irith Bloom - The Role of Choice and Habit in Dog Training Jun 08, 2024

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Choice and habit both play a role in our dog training - and if we want to change behavior, it's important to determine which that behavior falls into to create an effective plan. During this episode, Irith and I talk about how to know and what to do!

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