If something needs to be said, you can say it without being rude. It just takes an extra minute… that minute makes no difference between simply expressing yourself or having an impact. Follow my training! Instagram The High Drive Dog More online training! Fenzi Dog Sports Academy
In my last live, some people misunderstood the realities of single incident learning and superstitious learning. You don’t control these realities…the learner does. You want to know what they are so that you can minimize harm to your training when they show up. Follow my training! Instagram The High Drive Dog More online training! Fenzi Dog Sports Academy...
All three of my dogs learned about electric fencing - the hard way. This live is about their different reactions… And how that might impact them into the future, especially if I were a trainer who chose to use electric collars. Follow my training! Instagram The High Drive Dog More online training! Fenzi Dog Sports Academy...
Learning may well be a function of reinforcers and punishers. But behavior over time? Reliability? Habit and relationship should be the end goal. That’s what I talk about here. Follow my training! Instagram The High Drive Dog More online training! Fenzi Dog Sports Academy...
I sat down with a guy at a party and we talked about his reactive dog. What happened next? If you want to have intelligent dialogues with people that potentially change behavior, you might find this live interesting. Follow my training! Instagram The High Drive Dog More online training! Fenzi Dog Sports Academy...
I talk about genetics and how dogs turn out as adults. Follow my training! Instagram The High Drive Dog More online training! Fenzi Dog Sports Academy
About those words… Punishment, consequence, choice, structure, reinforce, strengthen… All of these words have different meanings depending on your background, training, and where you’re coming from. Just because a word has a scientifically defined meaning doesn’t mean that it is the “right” definition; it depends who you’re talking to. A lay person definition is equally valid! look words up in the dictionary… That should clarify things for you. Words have multiple meanings. The goal of language ...
Do balanced trainers train (fix) dogs and positive reinforcement based trainers manage them? No. Not not at all. That’s a problem with words and definitions, not actual outcomes. Do balanced trainers show their work and positive reinforcement trainers not? No. You don’t know where to look. If you want to see really good positive reinforcement trainers doing cool things, you have to look in their circles. That’s what I talk about here. Follow my training! Instagram The High Drive Dog More online ...
Can dogs be willful? Can they actively choose to disobey, while understanding what you want? Yes they can. Now what? Follow my training! Instagram The High Drive Dog More online training! Fenzi Dog Sports Academy
Time. Priorities. Dog welfare. Human welfare. Guilt. Dog trainers on social media seem out of touch with real world people and their priorities. Are we even doing our job if we don’t prioritize our human clients as much as their animals? Those are things I covered here. Follow my training! Instagram The High Drive Dog More online training! Fenzi Dog Sports Academy...
No fetch? Chase but no return? No tug? Tugs but doesn’t let go? Understand what motivates your dog makes training and problem-solving a lot easier. Taken further, it will set how you train each individual dog, which may be radically different than how you approached similar issues with the last dog. By comparing my Border Collie Ice and my Belgian Xen, both showing similar issues but with very different resolutions, I hope to illustrate these points in this live. Follow my training! Instagram Th...
Trial analysis. What went right? What went wrong? And what am I going to do about it? Follow my training! Instagram The High Drive Dog More online training! Fenzi Dog Sports Academy
It’s been about three weeks since I brought in the new young border collie, Ice. This is an update on the integration process. Follow my training! Instagram The High Drive Dog More online training! Fenzi Dog Sports Academy
I’ve got a new puppy! In this life I talk about the process of integrating him into my home, the reality of high drive dogs and puppies, handler sensitivity and hardness, etc. We covered a lot of territory! Follow my training! Instagram The High Drive Dog More online training! Fenzi Dog Sports Academy...
The first time you compete… What’s the best way to get through it?! I’ll give you some ideas here. Follow my training! Instagram The High Drive Dog More online training! Fenzi Dog Sports Academy
I shared my thoughts about how I planned to acquire my next dog, and what I will do with that dog to start my training during the first few months! Follow my training! Instagram The High Drive Dog More online training! Fenzi Dog Sports Academy
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
About that reactivity… is a given dog reactive, or simply bored? Lacking structure? Doesn’t know what to do in a given circumstance? There are foundation skills that all dogs should have, and they are particularly valuable if the dog should exhibit reactive tendencies here and there. The ability to get your dog’s attention is a critical foundation skill. If you can’t get your dog’s attention in a given environment, you probably should not be there. Follow my training! Instagram The High Drive Do...
I wanted to illustrate it with the flea study but alas… It appears the flea study is not real. So I just talk about it. Habit! Most important thing you can keep in mind with your new dog or puppy. Plus a few thoughts on trying to train family. Follow my training! Instagram The High Drive Dog More online training! Fenzi Dog Sports Academy...
Do you know the difference between cooperative care and low stress handling? You should! It’s important if you want to maintain a trusting relationship with your dog. Follow my training! Instagram The High Drive Dog More online training! Fenzi Dog Sports Academy
A safe walk with a dog is a function of the equipment on the dog, the leash that attaches the equipment to the handler, the size, strength, and temperament of the dog, and the environment. All of these things should be discussed with dog training clients to ensure the comfort and safety of all. Follow my training! Instagram The High Drive Dog More online training! Fenzi Dog Sports Academy...
Dog Sports are not all about the dog. They are about people too! It’s OK for you to seek happiness and joy, even if it doesn’t mean maximizing your dog’s happiness at every turn. Make it work; it’s a cost of benefit analysis. Follow my training! Instagram The High Drive Dog More online training! Fenzi Dog Sports Academy...
I’m in camp “genetics” over environment. Take a listen to this one if you want to understand how I got here. Plus, a little bit on selecting a puppy from a breeder. Follow my training! Instagram The High Drive Dog More online training! Fenzi Dog Sports Academy
A quick look in the mirror… Are you doing the same things that you accuse others of? Behaving emotionally rather than rationally? Ignoring facts that don’t fit the narrative that you want to drive forward? Probably. It’s the human condition, and we all do it. The trick is to become aware of that, and maybe do better into the future. Follow my training! Instagram The High Drive Dog More online training! Fenzi Dog Sports Academy...
This live is my plea to apply a force free philosophy to entire life and not just to your dog training. Follow my training! Instagram The High Drive Dog More online training! Fenzi Dog Sports Academy
Apparently, folks are very capable of critical thinking skills! When they’re motivated. How can we be motivated to show critical thinking all the time? Even when we’re not not sure we like the conclusions. Especially when we’re not sure we like the conclusions! Follow my training! Instagram The High Drive Dog More online training! Fenzi Dog Sports Academy...
How and why science matters to those of us deeply vested in the Dog community. Plus other stuff. Follow my training! Instagram The High Drive Dog More online training! Fenzi Dog Sports Academy
So many thoughts. How can we learn to be more critical learners, observers, and communicators? How can we face our own bias and become stronger as a result? Who can we talk to when we have questions? Covered a lot of territory in this one. Follow my training! Instagram The High Drive Dog More online training! Fenzi Dog Sports Academy...
Maybe allow people who are different into your world, and then you can learn about them. Learn about people, and you can have an impact. Don’t allow people into your world and don’t learn about them? Then you can’t do much beyond ignoring (best case scenario) or antagonizing (worst case) others who feel differently than you. Follow my training! Instagram The High Drive Dog More online training! Fenzi Dog Sports Academy...
Do aversives cause aggression? If so, why are famous trainers using them and showing well-balanced dogs? What does the research say? I’m not a scientist, so mostly I can tell you what I see around me, and my thoughts on the matter. If you’re interested, check it out. Follow my training! Instagram The High Drive Dog More online training! Fenzi Dog Sports Academy...
