by Denise Fenzi | Nov 11, 2017 | Generic training advice
I wrote this for the TEAM Player Facebook group but thought I’d throw it out here as well since it applies to all dog sports. When you’re struggling to get a behavior, try this: “Thoughts on problem-solving for TEAM: Are you “Stuck” on a...
by Denise Fenzi | Dec 22, 2013 | Brito, Lyra
This blog isn’t about teaching scent discrimination. There are plenty of ways to teach scent work that are kind and effective; pick one or blend a few and find a plan that works for you. Here is how I taught Lyra if you want some...
by Denise Fenzi | Nov 12, 2013 | Brito
I have introduced Brito to a few more retrieve concepts. I’m now (gently!) pushing him away before starting the retrieve – this encourages Brito to move in a forward direction after he puts his mouth on the bar. If you don’t do this step, many dogs...
by Denise Fenzi | Aug 29, 2013 | Lyra, Musings
Some days there is so much information to be shared about a topic that when I start to write, I end up with a great big mess. A jumble of ideas lead to other ideas, and to other ideas and next thing you know, I want to write a book. And having just finished a book...
by Denise Fenzi | Jan 22, 2013 | Lyra
Here’s a simple video showing how I’m working on Lyra’s retrieve over high jump. She knows how to fetch. She knows how to jump. She knows how to stay. She has a reasonable clue about fetching over a jump in the outbound direction, but definitely...
by Denise Fenzi | Jun 2, 2012 | Lyra
Lyra was taught to retrieve a dumbbell as a very small puppy. At that time, the emphasis was on taking it correctly; in the center and with a quiet grip. I did not teach a “hold” or a front, and indeed, she still has neither of these things. Her job is...
by Denise Fenzi | May 15, 2012 | Lyra
Now that Lyra has some nice drive to work with, I am teaching her an “active” stay. In my training there are two types of stays, and they are distinctly different. A “passive” stay is boring. Nothing interesting is going to happen, so go...
