WHY FENZI DOG SPORTS ACADEMY?
If you are seriously interested in furthering your dog sports education, either as a hobbyist or as a professional trainer, Fenzi Academy has a lot to offer you!
World Class Instructors
The quality of our instructors is unbeatable. All of our instructors have three things in common:
- They are thoroughly familiar with dog sports as active trainers or competitors,
- They are patient and kind with both humans and canines, and
- They have been hand picked by Denise Fenzi for their in-depth knowledge and skill.
In the case of courses with a heavy science or theoretical basis, our instructors tend to have a Ph.D, making them highly qualified and experienced at teaching these academic subjects.
Convenience
Because Fenzi Academy is online, you can take courses without leaving the comfort of your home! This allows you to concentrate on a topic without disrupting your life or committing to a long term program. You'll never have to worry about weather cancellations, travel expenses, or missed classes. To see how the classes work, visit our sample classroom.
Our courses are designed to give you a path to your goals, not ours. Instead of taking random courses that someone else thinks you need, you can select the classes that exactly meet your interests and goals (that said, if you want help picking something, we’re happy to! Just contact us here.
Affordable
Our courses are affordable - especially when you consider that you will be learning from a world class trainer! Plus, you are no longer limited to the trainer who lives closest to you.
We have the following paid learning products:
Six-week-long classes: These are broken into three levels that range in price from $65-$260. These sessions run every second month (beginning on the 1st) with a different set of available classes. If you can stick around and stay engaged for six weeks, they are your best value. Classes are a combination of written lectures and video examples released over the six week period. There is no set class time and the lecture information can be viewed at your convenience during the six weeks. The instructor videos illustrate the lecture rather than being the lecture.
Self-Study Classes: These are priced at $50 are primarily are classes that have been previously taught in our six-week-long class format but are no longer offered in that format by the instructor. The self-study versions include all of the course materials provided by the instructor and generally contain written lectures with video examples. Students will have access to all of the course lectures after purchase. There is no access to the instructor and there are no class forums.
FDSA Workshops: These are broken into two price levels; $29.95 or $39.95. The higher price point allows you to submit questions and a video for instructor review. The lower price point allows you to ask questions. Workshops involve a prerecorded lecture of about an hour in length which is always released on a Sunday and can be viewed at your convenience. The instructor will include specific steps for the students to attempt with their own dogs to learn the skill under consideration. The following Sunday student submissions, both videos and questions, are due to the instructor. The instructor then creates another recording to answer your questions and review videos. These are an excellent option for students who find it too difficult to stay motivated and on track with a full six week long class, and also a great option for students who need feedback but cannot afford a gold spot in a six week long class.
Webinars: Webinars have one price point of $19.95. They are run on Thursday evenings at 3pm or 6pm Pacific time. Webinars take a topic and look at a specific and narrow slice of that topic, OR they give an overview of a topic. If you attend live, you may ask questions after the lecture. All students will receive the recording into their webinar library about two days later.
Pet Dog Training On Demand: Our on Demand Pet Dog Training Presentations are available individually at $18.95, in Starter Packs of 2 for $29.95, as Combo 6 Packs for $65 or as an entire set for $260. These presentations address important pet dog life skills in approximately one hour long videos. These videos will be stored in your Class and Workshop library under Self-Study.
Pet Professional Workshops: These on-demand videos have only one price point at $19.95. They include a prerecorded lecture of about an hour in length and a feedback video reviewing prior student questions and homework. PPP workshops assume a professional trainer, but it is not required! Anyone can take these workshops and apply the materials to their personal situation. The topics in the PPP program tend to focus on house manners, general pet skills and behavior. There is also a heavy emphasis on how to teach others most effectively. These workshops are found on the Pet Dog Training page.
To register for any of these paid options go to the FDSA website. Log in. Look at the black bar at the top and you will find each one; 6 week courses, webinars, Pet Dog Training, FDSA workshops. Pick what you want and go from there!
If finances still pose a burden, we encourage you to apply for a scholarship; if you are serious about getting information, we are serious about providing you with the help you need. Our scholarships cover half the cost of a Bronze level class subscription.
Ideal for Dogs with Behavior Issues
Our classes are perfect for reactive, shy, or aggressive dogs who aren't ready for a class setting - without the expense of ongoing private lessons. You will also be able to carefully watch other students' lessons without having to worry about your dog. Further, you can take classes right here on the very topics your dog is struggling with!
From Foundations to Ring Ready
Fenzi Academy is the only training school for sport dogs that teaches motivation based (R+) training from start to finish. Our instructors have the experience and knowledge to take you through all aspects of training without compulsion - not just the beginning steps! We will cover the proofing and trial preparation steps as well. Instructors with this information are few and far between in many dogs sports, and they are right here to help you on your journey!
