Structure

Structure

Author: Denise Fenzi February 15, 2025 Duration: 57:49

Structure is a your friend - really. you can get your way without using physical force or mental intimidation. The end result is higher quality of life for both you and your dog.

 

Follow my training!

Instagram

The High Drive Dog

More online training!

Fenzi Dog Sports Academy


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

Fenzi Food For Thought
Podcast Episodes
The Meaning of "Train the Dog in Front of You" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:57
Train the dog in front of you. What does that mean? Seeing as I wrote a book with this title, I have opinions about it! Two dogs can have the same issue, and the solutions can be radically different. At the end of the da…
The Minutiae of Dog Training [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:47
If you like the minutiae of dog training, you might like this live. Here I talk about the challenge I have with my dog in the Mondio ring search exercise… He prefers to bite than to bark! I talk about a "good training" s…
Aversives for Clarity? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:42
Does positive reinforcement training mean withholding half of the information the dog needs to to be successful? Would the dog find more clarity if you included aversives? Would that actually be a relief to the dog? I gi…
Life Is Complex [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:46
Life is complex. Dogs are one piece of the puzzle of complexity. Be open to the challenge of varied perspectives. Be respectful! And try to make things better. Dog trainers can do that. You're more than a dog trainer. Yo…
Words Are Power! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:05
Your words are your power. Do not take someone else's words to placate them. Choose your words carefully. Explain what you need to explain. And reserve the right to say… It depends. I need more information. Getting a gro…
Counterconditioning, Desensitization, and Habituation [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:37
Continuing on with basic principles around force free training. Here I introduce counter conditioning, desensitization and habituation. Xen was along for the ride, so he illustrates some of the principles - what do you d…
What Drives Behavior? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:03
Does reinforcement history or emotion/instinct drive behavior? Both. Emotion drives "behavior" - the general category of things we do. And reinforcement history drives the specific behavior which the learner chooses, fro…
Get to the Root of the Problem! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:59
Today, I explored where most force free behaviorists would start looking at a problem behavior… At the root! What matters less than the behavior in front of you is where it's coming from. What instincts or emotion are fu…
Training or Management? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:29
Today I talk about the difference between training and management, and I give several examples to help you on your way. Follow my training! Instagram The High Drive Dog More online training! Fenzi Dog Sports Academy
Pain, Discomfort, or Something Else? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:19
So appreciate those of you who gave your thoughts about the difference between discomfort and pain in my Instagram stories! In this live, I also explained why I like the word adversive. I like that it centers the experie…