How R+ Has Evolved Beyond the Training

How R+ Has Evolved Beyond the Training

Author: Denise Fenzi August 3, 2025 Duration: 58:07

Being a positive reinforcement extremist has nothing to do with how you train dogs.


It's about how you treat people.


This live dives into how R+ has evolved beyond training methods—shaping how we engage, communicate, and show up in the dog training community.

 

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Denise Fenzi invites you into a series of thoughtful conversations that go far beyond simple dog training tips. On Fenzi Food For Thought, she shares stories and engages with a community of curious, compassionate people who are passionate about understanding animals and themselves. The discussions often explore the intersection of education, personal growth, and the wilderness of sport, breaking down preconceived notions about how we connect with our canine partners. You’ll hear genuine dialogues that delve into the philosophy behind training, the importance of relationship, and the joy found in sharing a life with dogs. This podcast serves as a meeting place for those who want to think more deeply about their approach, whether in competition, companionship, or personal development. Tune in for a blend of personal reflection and insightful exchange, all centered on a profound respect for the animals that teach us so much. It’s a space where the love for the journey is just as important as any end goal, making every episode a piece of food for thought.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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Podcast Episodes
Showing Up On Social Media [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:27
How do you show up on social media? How do you balance your authentic self with the demands of the communities where you participate? Do you have an internal compass to guide you? And…how did FDSA start anyway? If you st…
So Very Random [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:19
I decided to show you what a training session looks like today. Just the flow of it in real time. I hadn't planned to save it, but then I came in the house and we just talked. We talked about all kinds of things. So if y…
What's The Fastest Training Method? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:27
No simple answer to this one. Depends on the goal, type of training. specificity of what you want, and what you mean by trained. Follow my training! Instagram The High Drive Dog More online training! Fenzi Dog Sports Aca…
Training a Concept Over Precision [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:04
How do you teach a highly generalized concept like retrieve - where you might want the dog to retrieve a wide variety of items? In this live, I touch on the difference between how I train behaviors for precision as oppos…
Listening to Misunderstand [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:43
Disagree all you want, but don't listen to misunderstand. That's when I disengage. Follow my training! Instagram The High Drive Dog More online training! Fenzi Dog Sports Academy
Response to Zak George [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:02
I desperately wish that training dogs was easy. I wish there was a one-size-fits-all solution. I wish all of training could be cookies and toys and general happiness. But life is complicated and it's not like that. And i…
A Dog-Centric Existence? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:18
Do you prioritize dogs above people? How about other animals? I wonder if that has ever happened at any other time in the history of our species…. Anyway, in this live I ramble along a bit on this topic. Follow my traini…
Do Biting Sports Make Dogs Aggressive? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:10
Do biting sports make dogs more likely to misunderstand in real life, and bite at the wrong time? Maybe. As with many things, it's not a simple answer. Follow my training! Instagram The High Drive Dog More online trainin…
Dominance? Pack? Words...Are Hard. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:02
Words are so complicated. If we remember that the purpose of words is to communicate rather than to create division, we'll get along a lot better. Does dominance exist? Can we talk about dogs in packs? How about hierarch…
Be kind! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:14
Try to be kind. The dog world seems to discourage that, but you don't need to follow a negative trend. Be nice to people whenever possible. Follow my training! Instagram The High Drive Dog More online training! Fenzi Dog…