<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of the Canine Connection podcast, host Petra and guest Denise Fenzi delve into the intricacies of dog training, emphasizing the importance of socialization, engagement, and creative training techniques. They discuss the challenges faced in obedience training and the significance of allowing dogs to opt-in to training sessions. The conversation highlights the need for conditioning in dog sports and the value of understanding dog behavior for effective communication. Throughout the discussion, both Petra and Denise share personal anecdotes and insights, making it clear that training should be a fun and rewarding experience for both dogs and handlers.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;CHAPTERS:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:00 Understanding Dog Behavior&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:32 The Importance of Socialization&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;05:33 Finding the Right Balance in Training&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;10:05 The Journey of Training Different Dogs&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;13:58 Embracing Challenges in Training&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;21:36 Creative Training Techniques for Dogs&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;24:44 Understanding Dog Behavior and Problem Solving&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;27:30 The Importance of Positive Reinforcement&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;31:20 Navigating Training Challenges and Attitudes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;34:44 The Role of Clarity in Training&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;36:41 Shaping vs. Luring in Dog Training&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;43:29 Fitness and Conditioning for Performance&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;49:10 The Importance of Proactive Conditioning&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;FOLLOW US:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@canineconnectionpod"&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@canineconnectionpod&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/canineconnectionpodcast"&gt;https://www.facebook.com/canineconnectionpodcast&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;PETRA:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/petrafordtrainer/"&gt;https://www.facebook.com/petrafordtrainer/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.petrasdogresourcecenter.com"&gt;www.petrasdogresourcecenter.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;LAURIE:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/laurie.strimavicius"&gt;https://www.facebook.com/laurie.strimavicius&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/trainme2025"&gt;https://www.facebook.com/groups/trainme2025&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</description>

Canine Connection Podcast

Petra Ford & Laurie Winter Strimavicious

Episode 18: Denise Fenzi Interview, Part 2

NOV 4, 202551 MIN
Canine Connection Podcast

Episode 18: Denise Fenzi Interview, Part 2

NOV 4, 202551 MIN

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<p>In this episode of the Canine Connection podcast, host Petra and guest Denise Fenzi delve into the intricacies of dog training, emphasizing the importance of socialization, engagement, and creative training techniques. They discuss the challenges faced in obedience training and the significance of allowing dogs to opt-in to training sessions. The conversation highlights the need for conditioning in dog sports and the value of understanding dog behavior for effective communication. Throughout the discussion, both Petra and Denise share personal anecdotes and insights, making it clear that training should be a fun and rewarding experience for both dogs and handlers.</p><p>CHAPTERS:</p><p>00:00 Understanding Dog Behavior</p><p>00:32 The Importance of Socialization</p><p>05:33 Finding the Right Balance in Training</p><p>10:05 The Journey of Training Different Dogs</p><p>13:58 Embracing Challenges in Training</p><p>21:36 Creative Training Techniques for Dogs</p><p>24:44 Understanding Dog Behavior and Problem Solving</p><p>27:30 The Importance of Positive Reinforcement</p><p>31:20 Navigating Training Challenges and Attitudes</p><p>34:44 The Role of Clarity in Training</p><p>36:41 Shaping vs. Luring in Dog Training</p><p>43:29 Fitness and Conditioning for Performance</p><p>49:10 The Importance of Proactive Conditioning</p><p>FOLLOW US:</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@canineconnectionpod">https://www.youtube.com/@canineconnectionpod</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/canineconnectionpodcast">https://www.facebook.com/canineconnectionpodcast</a></p><p>PETRA:</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/petrafordtrainer/">https://www.facebook.com/petrafordtrainer/</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.petrasdogresourcecenter.com">www.petrasdogresourcecenter.com</a></p><p>LAURIE:</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/laurie.strimavicius">https://www.facebook.com/laurie.strimavicius</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/trainme2025">https://www.facebook.com/groups/trainme2025</a></p><p> </p>