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Why Fenzi Dog Sports Academy?

OB730: Handler Choice April

Course Details

The people spoke! And FDSA Answered!

After popular demand, and listening to the response from many…. the resulting outcome…

Handlers Choice Class with Kamal Fernandez!

During this 6weeks course, the handler can decide on WHATEVER it is that they want to work on for the duration of the course…..

Yes, that's right! Absolutely anything related to your dog sports issues! At the commencement of the class, the Gold Participant may specify up to two distinct areas that they wish to focus on, which will then be the progressed throughout the 6 weeks.

This will be your chance to partake in a ‘tailored’ made class for YOU!

The course is aimed at developing and focusing on exercises/behaviors or problem-solving.

For example:

- drive issues

- ring preparation

- dealing with high drive dogs

- dealing with low drive dogs

- progressing heeling

- retrieve issues

- send away/go out

Whilst there will be overlap from previous FDSA courses, and videos access… this course will be most suitable for those who have completed the previous course but want specific help and support moving their training forward, or developing behaviors.

A set of "core" lectures is provided on some common sport training issues (heeling, tugging, play etc.) and the balance of lectures/videos will be provided based on the needs of the gold students.  

Teaching Approach

Handler's choice is tailored to the Gold Student's needs. You are able to select two core behaviours/skills/exercises to work on within the course, and receive feedback or content relating directly to your training. There are lectures included from previous HC classes, which may or may not relate to your own training.  The majority of lectures are video format usually with voice-over describing how to handle the video content. Additional lectures/videos are provided/catered as needed specifically based on the Golds skill requirements. Feedback is giving on two areas identified at the start of the course. 

Kamal FernandezInstructor: Kamal Fernandez

Kamal Fernandez (he/him) started training in 1991 after getting Scrunch, an independent and free-willled chow-chow mix. Like many other first-time dog owners, Kamal found himself in for a rude awakening when he got her – Lassie she was not! You name it, Scrunch did it – ...(Click here for full bio and to view Kamal's upcoming courses)

Syllabus

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This course is handler's choice so it will not contain a specific set of materials to work through.  This is a list of the video lectures included as the "core lectures" within this class.  Additional lectures are provided based on needs of the working students.

  1. Heelwork Lectures
  2. More heelwork lectures
  3. Footwork
  4. Heelwork games
  5. Fading Heelwork Hand Touch
  6. Tugging Lecture
  7. Tugging Videos
  8. Food games
  9. Play skills
  10. Spider Hands
  11. Jungle Play
  12. Feeding in position....
  13. Tweezer Fingers
  14. Fronts/presents
  15. send away explanation
  16. Proofing the Look (Mark)
  17. Simon says
  18. Switch on/off cue
  19. Chaining for competition
  20. Retrieve details and over shadowing
  21. Starting Scent

Prerequisites & Supplies

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Sample Lecture

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Here is a video on how I teach fronts/presents for recalls/retrieves....

 

Testimonials & Reviews

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A sampling of what prior students have said about Kamal's Handler Choice Classes ...

This class was awesome! The focus of each team was so different from HW to acclimation to handler mental management. Arousal issues to motivation. Kamal had incredibly tailored and innovative solutions for each team. Everybody that stuck with it excelled. As a group, it was one of those special classes in which we all cheered for one another. I had a buddy working on the same HW issues and that was great too. I loved the live stream sessions and I loved the tailored lectures. Super class Kamal. You really shined in this one and everyone else did too. So happy to see it on the schedule next session.         


Thank you from the bottom of my heart for making dog training fun! You are a true inspiration and we sure need more Magic Kamals out there. I am forever thanful yo Denise for bringing you onboard her amazing team         


Thanks Kamal for such an awesome course with so much brilliant and helpful information about the mind game for competition. I can't believe how such a wide range of information was provided to help with this area and so much great stuff for me to continue work on.       


I think a good trainer helps students to figure out problem areas. Kamal finds ways to get students to think about what they are doing instead of just telling them. He reversed his feedback to me and I believe I will not forget what I figured out by watching videos I sent to him using his suggestions. He was very excited for me when I discovered a simple problem that has gone on for a very long time. I'm hoping to move forward with this and hopefully be able to get a more animated dog when we train! Bea M.       


The great thing about the Handlers Choice forum is that essentially you have a successful dog trainer in your pocket for the duration of the course. Handlers choice is specific to the individual, and yet you find that there are aspects in everyones training that are relevant and applicable to your own goals. Being on the course gives you the drive to get out training, to film and record your sessions then analyse and reflect on what went well, and what can be improved upon. The support from Kamal makes sure that you are using appropriate methods and tools to work with your dog to resolve those aspects. Achieving goals and having a great time with your dog!

Registration

There are no scheduled sessions for this class at this time. We update our schedule frequently, so please subscribe to our mailing list for notifications.

Registration opens at  11:30am Pacific Time.

OB730 Subscriptions


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Tuition $ 260.00 $ 130.00 $ 65.00
Enrollment Limits 12 25 Unlimited
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Watch all posted videos ✔ ✔ ✔
Post general questions to Discussion forum ✔ ✔ ✖
Submit written assignments ✔ ✖ ✖
Post dog specific questions ✔ With video only ✖
Post videos ✔ Up to 2 ✖
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