WW619 Sep 27 - Sept 27: Positive Proofing for Obedience (Repeat)
Does your dog perform beautifully in training but fall apart when something unexpected happens in the ring? Have you ever wondered how to prepare your dog for distractions and challenges without creating stress or damaging confidence?
Workshop Details
Does your dog perform beautifully in training but fall apart when something unexpected happens in the ring? Have you ever wondered how to prepare your dog for distractions and challenges without creating stress or damaging confidence?
For many trainers, "proofing" means setting dogs up to fail and correcting mistakes. Unfortunately, this approach often creates uncertainty, adds pressure to the exercises, and leaves dogs worried about getting it wrong. But proofing doesn't have to feel that way.
In this workshop, Petra will show you how to transform proofing into a positive, confidence-building experience. Using her precise yet fun approach, you'll learn how to break difficult challenges into achievable pieces so your dog develops understanding, resilience, and enthusiasm for solving problems.
Instead of fearing distractions, your dog will learn that challenges are simply another opportunity to succeed.
In this workshop, you'll learn how to:
- Break proofing exercises into manageable, confidence-building steps.
- Turn common obedience challenges into engaging games your dog enjoys.
- Build your dog's understanding and commitment to each exercise without adding unnecessary pressure.
- Create a dog that approaches distractions with confidence rather than hesitation.
- Develop thoughtful proofing plans that prepare your dog for the unpredictable challenges of the competition ring.
When proofing becomes a game instead of a test, dogs become more confident, more engaged, and better prepared for competition. Join Petra to discover how positive proofing creates a dog that not only understands the exercises but genuinely enjoys overcoming every challenge.
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Instructors
I have been training and competing for several decades in a variety of sports including Hunt Tests, Field Trials, Nosework, Agility and Rally. My first love has always been competition obedience. I have been fortunate to win the AKC National Obedience Championship four times with three different dogs. (Click here for full bio and to view Petra's upcoming courses)...
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$39.95
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$29.95
Enrollment limit: Unlimited
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This is the first online class I have taken. Although I took it at the bronze level, I was amazed at how much I got out of it and couldn't wait to try the exercises and share them with my training partners. As an inexperienced handler with little competition experience, I was nervous. There was no need to worry. Denise accepts her students, canine and human, right where they are. She is very clear that you don’t have to keep up, make comparisons or master it all in the 6 week session. Her feedback is prompt, frequent and right to the point. As she discusses areas that need work, she is encouraging and reinforcing. I always felt like wagging my tail and working harder after every interchange. Getting to know and watch the other students is fun and instructive. I am looking forward to taking classes regularly through the Fenzi Academy. And I highly recommend that you go for the gold!
Read all testimonialsI am continually amazed at how much I learn with each class. Watching both the teacher's video's and the student's videos gives me lots of opportunity to think through the elements and break it down for myself and my dog.
Read all testimonialsI was at first hesitant about taking online training courses, in general. This course has convinced me that it can be almost an even better training and learning opportunity, reviewing your training sessions with the instructors input, analyzing what you did yourself. Precise, fast and clear instructions, help and very positive feedback made this course a blast - 6 weeks went by too fast! I live on a farm way out in the country and while my dog loves to learn between his severe travel anxiety and the price of gas we don't have a lot of opportunities to try new classes. The Fenzi Academy is perfect for us and gives us the opportunity to try things and have access to trainers that we would never have in person. Thank you so much for giving us this opportunity! This is my first time taking a Fenzi Academy class, but not my first time taking an online class. I have to say it is the best experience I have had so far. What was better than previous experiences is the greater detail in breaking down training plans with good videos and lectures, and making it less of a "figure it out yourself" kind of experience. The other component is technology they use allows for more organized discussion and content delivery - it may seem secondary to the quality of teaching, but the delivery tools are really important. Lastly, the timeliness and quality of the coaching was excellent. will be taking additional classes in the future and would recommend her course and Fenzi Academy to others.
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