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
Leashes! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:33
Why do I use leashes in public, if not to direct my dog? To allow society to feel comfortable in my presence. It has nothing to do with my dog's behavior at all. Follow my training! Instagram The High Drive Dog More onli…
Know How Training Works [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:36
If you want to be involved in conversations on social media about ethics, tools, how training works, etc., you really need to know the basics. Dogs do more of things they like and that work for them. Dogs do less of thin…
Emotional and Overly Emotional [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:46
Here I talked about shades of gray in dog training, the problem of the lowest common denominator, and the difference between emotional and overly emotional behavior in relation to punishment. Follow my training! Instagra…
Dog World Problems [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:07
What is your focus on the dog world? Take my word for it; it's got problems. Focus there! We worry too much about other people's problems and not our own area of interest. Did you watch Crufts? Yeah, there's a problem. a…
Bite Sports and Aggression [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:21
Do biting sports cause aggression? Can a dog show aggression that has never done biting sports? Is that normal or atypical behavior? And what do you do with all of that information? That was the topic of this live. Follo…
Handling off-leash dogs [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:21
From the Facebook vaults! Off-leash dog enounters are a fact of life. I share how I handle it when Xen was a young dog. Follow my training! Instagram The High Drive Dog More online training! Fenzi Dog Sports Academy
About those dog sports... [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:06
Which ones are the best? Should you compete if your dog doesn't enjoy it? Should you find the sport that your dog loves, even if it's not your favorite. You decide. Take a listen. Follow my training! Instagram The High D…
More On Eye Contact [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:13
Is eye contact Good? Bad? Should you create continuous eye contact throughout a working session? I don't think so. Eye contact starts a conversation… I look at my dog when I want them to do something for me, and they loo…
Reactivity Training in the Wild [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:13
Reactivity training in the wild is hard. If you're working on reactivity with your dog, I hope this old live from my Facebook vaults is helpful! Follow my training! Instagram The High Drive Dog More online training! Fenz…
Communication or Control? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:45
Communication or control? When trainers talk about communication on social media, they generally mean control. They do the talking. They tell the dog what to do. The dog responds to that…or else. That's not communication…