You've got a good handle on arousal management when your dog is actively training and competing - awesome! Now let's talk about...more!

Qualities that make high-drive dogs amazing for work are often the same qualities that make them challenging when they're not working but are present in public spaces. Their prey drive, energy, and desire to play games don't simply disappear when it's not their turn to shine.

The handler's job is to build up their dog's tolerance for existing in public gradually, as they show readiness. You will choose a training plan and set of expectations or they will choose their own - often at your expense. There is nothing fun about a large and powerful dog that screams, bites, and drags you to the start line for training, and it's not a "natural" part of a highly driven dog - it's a training matter.

In this presentation, Denise will talk about this "civilizing" process; from the very beginning of your team's working career to a more trial-ready picture, or when you no longer have food or toys to keep your dog occupied!

The time in between "active training" and "resting in a crate" sets the dog's attitude about competition environments. Trained thoughtfully and with care - from start to finish - you will eventually arrive at a place where non-stop management in no longer required, and you and your dog can begin to relax, even in high arousal environments.

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$19.95 - This pre-recorded presentation including lecture and Q&A will show in your Webinar Library after purchase.

About the Presenter:

Denise Fenzi (she/her) has titled dogs in obedience (AKC and UKC), tracking (AKC and schutzhund), schutzhund (USA), herding (AKC), conformation (AKC), and agility (AKC). She has two AKC obedience champions, perfect scores in both schutzhund and Mondio ringsport obedience, and is well known for her flashy and precise obedience work.

While a successful competitor, Denise's real passion lies in training dogs and solving the problems that her own dogs and her students' dogs present. She is a recognized expert in developing drive, motivation, and focus in competition dogs, and is known internationally as an engaging speaker and an expert in no-force training for sport dogs. She has consistently demonstrated the ability to train and compete with dogs using motivational methods in sports where compulsion is the norm.

Denise thoughtfully and persistently works to break down the barriers that prevent people from obtaining a truly interactive and mutually enjoyable sport relationship with their dogs. Fenzi Academy is the culmination of her efforts as a forward step in providing progressive information to any trainer who wishes to learn.

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