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The Oxygen Mask on First Guide

A step-by-step workbook to help you manage your mind, regulate your nervous system, and show up as the calm, confident leader your dog needs.

Inside this free guide, you’ll learn how to:
  • Recognize when you (or your dog) are heading into over-arousal
  • Reset your nervous system in the moment using the 4-D framework
  • Start building the long-term mindset habits that lead to better performance under pressure
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Hélène on the Podcast Circuit

I’ve had the pleasure of joining several fantastic dog sport podcasts to talk about mindset, nervous system regulation, and creating confident performance under pressure.

If you enjoy listening while you walk your dog or drive to trials and training, these conversations are a great place to start.

Mindset-related Podcasts

A woman in a pink cap sits outdoors on a chair with a black and white dog wearing a pink harness resting on her lap, enjoying the day while browsing dog training resources.

Before the q

The Power of Mindset with Hélène Lawler

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A black and white dog stands with its body in a blue bucket and its head in a black bucket, with tongue out, on dry grass by a wire fence.

Fenzi Dog Sports Academy

The Truth About High Drive Dogs

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A woman in a purple shirt and blue cap kneels in a grassy field, holding a black and white dog on a leash.

Fenzi Dog Sports Academy

Big Feelings at Both Ends of the Leash

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A black, white, and tan dog sits on a tree stump next to a silver trophy outdoors with trees in the background.

Fenzi Dog Sports Academy

Preparing Young Sports Dogs for Competition (Part 1)

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A black and white dog stands in a metal tub of water, mouth open and tongue hanging out, with a wire fence in the background.

Fenzi Dog Sports Academy

Arousal, Impulse Control, and Pressure

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A woman in a red shirt and black cap stands outdoors next to a black and white dog sitting on a platform, both looking at each other.

Fenzi Dog Sports Academy

Preparing Young Sports Dogs for Competition (Part 2)

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A tricolor puppy with large ears sits on a wooden floor, looking up with its head slightly tilted.

Fenzi Dog Sports Academy

Training Sensitive Dogs

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A woman standing on a rocky outcrop gives treats to three dogs, one wearing an orange bandana, with trees and cloudy sky in the background.

Fenzi Dog Sports Academy

How to Escape Foundationland

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Black and white dog on a wooden floor holds a metal bowl in its mouth, looking up toward the camera next to a wooden chair.

Fenzi Dog Sports Academy

Diamond in the Ruff: Loving and Living with Sensitive Dogs

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A person wearing a black jacket and black beanie stands outside, smiling, with bare trees and branches in the background.

Fenzi Dog Sports Academy

The Power of Mindset with Hélène Lawler

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Training-related Podcasts

A dog stands outdoors at dusk or dawn, partially illuminated from behind, turning its head toward its body with a stick in its mouth.

Before the q

Start Buttons, Stop Buttons, and Arousal, Oh My!

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A woman kneels indoors on a padded floor, holding a toy while a Border Collie places its paw on the toy.

Equiosity

Good Balance Is Reinforcing

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A black, white, and tan dog sits indoors, raising one paw in the air, appearing to look at the camera with ears up and mouth slightly open.

Fenzi Dog Sports Academy

Optimal Arousal with Hélène Lawler

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A dog stands in shallow water, shaking its body and sending water droplets flying in all directions.

Equiosity

Loopy Listening

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A person stands in a grassy field guiding a small group of sheep, including both white and brown ones, with a fence and trees in the background.

Equiosity

A Dog Trainer’s Journey Into Equine Balance

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Four sheep walk toward the camera in a grassy field at sunset, while a dog is seen in the background.

Fenzi Dog Sports Academy

Teaching Herding with Positive Reinforcement

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A black and white dog with its tongue out stands in a field of green grass and yellow wildflowers.

Equiosity

What Is Balance?

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A dog on a leash walks ahead on a tree-lined gravel path with sunlight filtering through the leaves.

Fenzi Dog Sports Academy

Reliable Distance Downs

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Mindset and Training-related Blogs

A woman in a red shirt hugs and kisses the head of a large, fluffy white dog in front of a wooden wall.

Fenzi Dog Sports Academy

How to do Hard Things

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A woman in a pink shirt and hat plays tug-of-war with a black and white dog using a purple toy in a grassy field.

Fenzi Dog Sports Academy

Why teaching duration is hard (and how to make it easy)

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A dog wearing glasses sits on a chair in front of a desk with a computer, keyboard, and office supplies in a home office setting.

Fenzi Dog Sports Academy

Beyond the Click with R+ 2.0

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A woman guides a dog through a weave pole obstacle on grass during an outdoor agility training session.

Fenzi Dog Sports Academy

How to build a training plan you’ll actually stick to

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A small black and white puppy touches noses with a larger black and tan dog while sitting on dry grass.

Fenzi Dog Sports Academy

3 Frequently Asked Questions About Intact Dogs — and the Answers

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A woman sitting on grass feeds or trains a black puppy, with a wooden fence in the background.

Fenzi Dog Sports Academy

Nervous System Regulation in Business and Dog Sports

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