Train with Denise
Learn directly from Denise through her popular online classes, self-study options, and webinars, all available through Fenzi Dog Sports Academy (FDSA).
Denise no longer offers seminars, however she does still present a few times a year, primarily at Fenzi Dog Sports Training Camp, also through FDSA.
Check out her upcoming FDSA training camp, webinars, and online classes below!
How Does it Work?
Online Classes
Webinars
FDSA Training Camp
Held once a year and rotated through a variety of locations, Denise presents several sessions during camp where she provides hands on feedback to the participants. A three day auditing spot is $235 per person.
Upcoming Classes, Events, and Webinars
October 2021
WORKSHOP: Heeling Games for natural attention, animation and reduction of reinforcers!
Heeling is an amazing dance between engaged partners until....it's not. Heeling can be amazing. But too much emphasis on precision can quickly dull even the most enthusiastic dog's love of the work, if the pressure of "being accurate" is not relieved by plenty of movement and fun. What's the solution? Heeling Games! This workshop will introduce a variety of games to allow you and your dog to find that joy. The games are suitable for a variety of ages, all breeds and sizes of dogs, and with no prior heeling experience required. ...
November 2021
WORKSHOP | Precision Heeling
Do you have a goal of crisp and precise heeling, but you aren't quite sure where to start? Or maybe you have a dog with established heeling that lacks precision? This workshop will show you how to create heel position, step-by-step, via the pocket hand method. If you master the steps presented, your dog will be able to find heel position, pivot left, pivot right, take a step or two forwards, backwards, and laterally, all without external props! It is neither expected nor likely that you will complete all of the steps within one week.
Denise will also touch on removing the cookies from your hand and eliminating the pocket hand target, but will not address distractions or longer stretches of heeling. This workshop is all about the basics; setting that fantastic foundation! ...
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WORKSHOP: Heeling Games for natural attention, animation and reduction of reinforcers!
WORKSHOP | Precision Heeling
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