Fenzi Food For Thought

By Denise Fenzi

Catch me here telling stories, conversing with curious and warm-hearted friends, breaking down barriers in the training world, and of course, sharing my love for these amazing beings we share our live... more

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The podcast currently has 190 episodes available.

Fenzi Food For Thought episodes:

May 08, 2026 The Best Training Isn't On Social Media
If you judge quality training from social media, and then come to conclusions about training that differs from your own, you will always miss the mark. You'll lose the opportunity to become educated about what truly represents the best training out there.

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May 01, 2026 Let's Talk About Spay & Neuter
Should you spay or neuter your dog? I have no idea. But we can talk about it, and maybe that will help you make a decision.

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36min
April 24, 2026 When Choice or Structure Isn't Obvious
Which is better, choice or structure. It's not obvious. That's what this live is about.

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34min
April 10, 2026 Train the Dog in Front of You: Breed Tendencies vs. Individual Quirks
What does it mean to train the dog in front of you? Here I talk about Tye/Border Collie vs Xen/Belgian vs Brito/Terrier - Breed tendencies vs. individual quirks. In short, Tye is an odd duck, so I train him the way he prefers.

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54min
April 03, 2026 Your Dog Doesn't Need Intentional Aversives to Learn
Nope. You don't have to add intentional aversive so that your dog learns how to handle them.

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March 20, 2026 Accepting Misunderstanding
Learn to let misunderstandings stand - once you know someone is listening to misunderstand, you can comfortably move on.

Don't get pulled into stupid conversations. For all you know, you're arguing with a 15-year-old… or someone who is deeply unwell and incapable of doing better. Either way, those conversations never end well. Spend your energy elsewhere.

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27min
March 13, 2026 The Benefits of Management
Fearful dog? A little aggressive and forward? The vast majority of the time, you can manage the behavior and make everyone happy. Even better, often good management creates a situation where the dog feels safe and knows they will be left alone, and the problem behavior goes away. Don't make things worse by forcing it. Might work for a few months but… high risk with little payoff.

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February 20, 2026 The Dog Conversations We Avoid
Rehoming dogs. Behavioral euthanasia. And the parts of these conversations we usually avoid. If you want the honest story of the dog I rehomed… you're in the right place.

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February 09, 2026 Trainers Behaving Badly

Trainers behaving badly. Force-free trainers behaving badly. Balanced trainers behaving badly. And what we do when people show up poorly…especially in public spaces. This isn't about sides. It's about responsibility, restraint, and how much damage a single person can do…or not do…depending on how we choose to respond.

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January 30, 2026 The Least Aversive Option
If you use an aversive in training, is the goal to use the least aversive option, or the least aversive option that gets the job done and fits within your entire system of training? I talk about that here.

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How many episodes does Fenzi Food For Thought have?

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