About this episode
The episode discusses the negative behaviors of trainers in the dog training community and the importance of responsibility and restraint in public spaces.
Trainers behaving badly. Force-free trainers behaving badly. Balanced trainers behaving badly. And what we do when people show up poorly…especially in public spaces. This isn't about sides. It's about responsibility, restraint, and how much damage a single person can do…or not do…depending on how we choose to respond. Follow my training! Instagram The High Drive Dog More online training! Fenzi Dog Sports Academy
People in this episode
Host: Denise Fenzi
Topics covered
- trainer behavior
- responsibility
- public spaces
- force-free training
- balanced training
Keywords
- trainers
- force-free
- balanced training
- responsibility
- public behavior
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Fenzi Dog Sports Academy, The High Drive Dog
More episodes of Fenzi Food For Thought
- When Choice or Structure Isn't Obvious · April 24, 2026 · 34 min
- Train the Dog in Front of You: Breed Tendencies vs. Individual Quirks · April 10, 2026 · 53 min
- Your Dog Doesn't Need Intentional Aversives to Learn · April 3, 2026 · 8 min
- Accepting Misunderstanding · March 20, 2026 · 27 min
- The Benefits of Management · March 13, 2026 · 22 min
- The Dog Conversations We Avoid · February 20, 2026 · 1h 6m
Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Fenzi Food For Thought podcast page.