Great selection of topics, with a good variety of speakers, each allowed to share their expertise with nicely light-handed interview techniques by Melissa Breau. I learn so much, and am motivated to dive deeper. You needn’t be an agility hound to benefit. I’m just a pet owner working on reactivity, health, relationship, and joy. Even those episodes that are essentially previews of classes, outlining what will be taught, are useful — can’t wait to take one! All presenters I’ve heard have been super, but here’s a special shout-out to Irith Bloom for illuminating some complex cognition & emotion topics, and of course Denise Fenzi.

This might be my favorite dog podcast. I have such a HUGE appreciation for the host, Melissa! She does such a fantastic job interviewing guests without interrupting or making the show about her. I find it extremely distracting when other popular hosts constantly interrupt their guests to turn the focus back to themselves instead of letting the guest speak. The content is fantastic, I appreciate the lack of endless ads and I truly get something out of each episode. Thank you, Fenzi!

Awesome and informative and I love hearing about the upcoming classes!

I listened regularly this year (2019) because I kept hoping that the next week would be different...but each week is just talking about this class or that class starting up and not much more than marketing for upcoming classes. Disappointed ☹️

Outstanding podcast - thanks! I have referred this podcast & the dog training academy to friends.

I’ve taken numerous classes at FDSA which are so informative and this podcast is no different. I’d recommend it to any dog person who wants to learn more about dog training and behavior!

I learn something useful from every podcast, and I’m hardly what you’d call a serious dog sports competitor. Anyone who enjoys training their dog on any level would enjoy this podcast.

I love this podcast, it is one that I listen to religiously and I learn so much from it. Melissa asks great questions and doesn’t interrupt or cut off her guests. My one piece of constructive criticism is that Melissa often sounds a little stilted and nervous, as if she is trying to get to her next question. The laughs sound a little forced and her responses to the interviewee’s comments are generic. That being said, I’m listening as I’m typing this, and in the episode i’m listening to, I’m hearing some nice casual banter and a good segue to the next question, so maybe my comment is moot! Based on that observation, I bumped up my rating from 4 to 5 stars. Thanks for an overall great and informative podcast!

Every episode of this podcast delivers great information in dog training presented in an entertaining and enjoyable format. It is the next best thing to training a dog.

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I appreciate that Melissa allows her guests to do the speaking. FDSA schedules some amazing trainers with a wide variety of topics. Love it!

It's maddening, because every episode of this podcast gets me fired up about a different part of the dog sports world! This is a great resource for those who have just been bitten by the sports bug, or experienced competitors looking for something new. I always am able to apply tidbits from each episode to my training, though of course they leave me hungry for more!

As a dog sports and all around animal enthusiast this is a wonderful informative podcast! Melissa does a wonderful job and I look forward to new episodes! Makes me want to take a fenzi class for sure!

I listen to all of the podcasts even if the instructor's sport isn't something I would do with my dog. There is always something new to learn from all of the guests. Melissa does a great job moderating the podcasts, too.

I learn something from each episode. Melissa has great questions for each guest. Thanks for the podcast!

I struggle to keep my loose cannon of a spirited dog under control and still enjoying life with regular agility training and reading books like “Control Unleashed” and “Beyond the Back Yard” and the podcast gives me more motivation, reinforcement and confirmation to creating a focused and confident dog. I listen while walking the dog!

If you enjoy interviews with amazing dog trainers that are both entertaining and instructive this podcast is for you.

The FDSA podcasts offer fresh, interesting, and informative information about positive reinforcement and relationship-based dog training. Melissa Breau is a talented interviewer, and the guest speakers are an eclectic bunch. Love listening on the way to by weekly ring rentals!

I drive a lot for my job and podcasts help me pass the time. It’s so great that I can listen and learn about dog training which is my favorite topic!

Loved this podcast! Great job Melissa! I loved hearing the perspective of a committed positive trainer who competes in the sport of Obedience! So nice to know she was doing what was supposedly " impossible" to do-achieve multiple high titles training positively in obedience!

Always gives me food for thought and new ideas for training

This is a great podcast - covers a lot of interesting materials, and the guests always have great things to say. You get a little bit of everything, and Melissa always asks the questions that you want to be asking!

These are great podcasts for dog enthusiasts -- whether new to dog training or seasoned professionals. Have found great information in everyone I've listened to. Would highly encourage others to subscribe.

I love this podcast! Thanks for all the great interviews. I always learn something new :)

I was so excited to hear FDSA had a podcast!! Each episode has been fascinating and inspiring. It's also very fun to learn more about the various FDSA instructors' lives/dogs/training goals.

I'm excited that the Fenzi Academy has another venue to educate about progressive, effective dog training methods. If you're a fellow behavior geek, especially if you're into dog sports, this podcast is for you.

I love hearing from these class instructors! Training insights and things to consider.

Melissa does a great job interviewing accomplished guests. Filled with useful insights and funny anecdotes.