ONLINE SCENT WORK TRAINING SOLUTIONS

Have training and trialing questions related to the game and sport of Scent Work? We have the solutions you need!

WINTER SNIFFY FUN 3.0 CHALLENGE

That's right, we are offering the challenge once again! This free event will run from December 1st to March 30th, with weekly sniffy challenges posted to the Friends of Scent Work University FB Group.

We will compile all the challenges into an eBook, which will be released on March 31st. This eBook will also include 18 exclusive challenges, for a total of 36 fun sniffy searches for you to try with your pup!

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Don't Want to Wait?

Great news, you do not have to!

If you haven't already, you may purchase the Winter Sniffy Fun Challenge eBooks from the prior two years.

These two eBooks contain a total of 74 unique challenges...that is a whole lot of sniffy fun!

So, while you wait for the latest event to get underway, purchase these two eBooks and get your sniffing on!

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SCENT WORK WEBINARS

LOTS OF LIVE WEBINARS

Learn from our experienced speakers and ask them questions in real-time.

Enjoy continual access to the fully edited webinar replay afterwards - no deadlines or cut-off dates to worry about.

Cannot make the live webinar? No worries! Order the webinar replay and go through it at your leisure.

WAIT...DID YOU FIND A HIDE!? WEBINAR

Speaker:

Dianna L. Santos

Date:

December 12th at 3:30PM PST/6:30PM EST

Is your dog buzzing around the search area, seemingly finding hides, but not telling you nor giving you time to reward them before running off to find more hides? Learn some solutions with this webinar.

Dealing with Frustration Threshold Issues in Scent Work Webinar

DEALING WITH FRUSTATION THRESHOLD ISSUES IN SCENT WORK WEBINAR

Speaker:

Dianna L. Santos

Date:

December 20th at 1:00PM PST/4:00PM EST

Solving odor puzzles is hard and for many dogs, they get frustrated when they can't solve the puzzle right away! Learn how to help these dogs in this webinar.

GETTIN' READY TO TRIAL: AKC ADVANCED WEBINAR

Speaker:

Dianna L. Santos

Date:

December 21st at 3:30PM PST/6:30PM EST

You've earned your AKC Scent Work Novice title, congratulations! Now it is time to ensure you and your dog have the skills to succeed in the Advanced level.

FINDING THE DOG'S MOTIVATION IN SCENT WORK WEBINAR

Speaker:

Dianna L. Santos

Date:

December 28th at 3:30PM PST/6:30PM EST

We NEED our dogs to WANT to hunt, we cannot force them to use their nose. Thus, we must what motivates them to our advantage when training.

CONQUERING THE ENVIRONMENT IN SCENT WORK WEBINAR

Speaker:

Dianna L. Santos

Date:

January 2nd at 3:30PM PST/6:30PM EST

When it comes to Scent Work, it can oftentimes feel as though it is the environment v. you, your dog and your team. Learn how to help your dog better cope with this webinar.

All About the Box: Part 2 Webinar

Speaker:

Dana Zinn

Date:

January 14th at 12:00PM PST/3:00PM EST

Containers continue to be one of the most challenging elements in nose work for many teams. There are many facets as to what makes them so complicated, but we can increase our likelihood of success with proper training and handling.

Threshold Hides: From Terrible to Terrific Webinar

Speaker:

Michelle Doram

Date:

January 23rd at 12:00PM PST/3:00PM EST

Threshold hides can be tricky for dog and handler alike. Learn how to better prepare in training to successfully tackle threshold hides in this webinar.

GETTIN' READY TO TRIAL: AKC EXCELLENT WEBINAR

Speaker:

Dianna L. Santos

Date:

January 30th at 3:30PM PST/6:30PM EST

You are going up the levels in AKC Scent Work and are looking into entering an Excellent trial. But are you ready? Find out in this webinar!

SCENT WORK CAN BENEFIT ALL DOGS!

From helping dogs build their confidence and working them out mentally and physically, Scent Work is the game all dogs should be playing! Don't delay, get started today!

BEGINNERS

GET STARTED IN SCENT WORK

You've heard about Scent Work and are ready to dive in! But where to begin?

Never fear, we have the online Scent Work training solutions you need to get a solid start in this wonderful game!

Check them out below.

INTRODUCTION TO SCENT WORK COURSE

Instructor:

Dianna L. Santos

Length:

6 weeks

Teach your dog how fun the game of Scent Work really is by using the K9 Nose Work® training method hunting for primary.

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LEVERAGING CONTAINERS FOR LIFE COURSE

Instructor:

Dianna L. Santos

Length:

6 weeks

Did you know that you can introduce a whole array of odor puzzles and challenges simply using containers? We will do just that in this course!

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INTERIORS AND FIELD TRIPS WITH PRIMARY COURSE

Instructor:

Dianna L. Santos

Length:

6 weeks

Have your dog tackle more advanced interior and field trip searches using the K9 Nose Work® training method.

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EXTERIORS AND VEHICLES WITH PRIMARY COURSE

Instructor:

Dianna L. Santos

Length:

6 weeks

Using the K9 Nose Work® training method, we will introduce your dog to two of the hardest search elements!

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PERFECT PATTERNS: VEHICLES COURSE

Instructor:

Michael McManus

Length:

6 weeks

This is a comprehensive course for anyone interested in learning how to train vehicle searches for nosework competitions or enrichment.

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EXTERIORS AND FIELD TRIPS WITH PRIMARY COURSE

Instructor:

Dianna L. Santos

Length:

6 weeks

Further build your dog's confidence and have them tackle field trip exterior searches with this course!

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ADVANCED SKILLS WITH PRIMARY COURSE

Instructor:

Dianna L. Santos

Length:

6 weeks

Get ready to teach your dog advanced exercises, even some they would potentially see at trial, all by using primary alone!

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"I live in an area where there are no instructors in this sport. Learning how to help my dog problem solve and provide searches to build confidence was hugely beneficial in our training."

Darlene F

Foundation: The Four Pillars of Nose Work Webinar

"Everything! the enthusiasm from the instructor, detailed video and written instructions, didn't feel rushed through, makes me even more excited to continue with this program."

Leann S

Introduction to Scent Work Course

"I love the exercise plans and curriculum. The video feedback with the voice over is really nice - that was a great addition in the middle of the course, especially as the searches got more complex and video submissions got longer."

Kathryn D

Puppy Sniffing Outdoor Adventures Course

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EXPERIENCED TEAMS

BUILD MORE SKILLS

Are you experienced in Scent Work? Been doing it for a while and looking to build more advanced skills?

Whether you are interested in trialing, are already competing or are just looking to take your Scent Work game to the next level, our talented instructors can help you with the following online Scent Work training programs.

SNIFFING SPECIALIST PROGRAM

PREP AND EXCEL AT TRIAL PROGRAM

SCENT WORK HANDLER PROGRM

ALL ABOUT SCENT WORK PODCAST

LATEST PODCAST EPISODES

Episode:

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Messy Human Expectations

Speaker(s):

Dianna L. Santos

In this episode, we discuss how our human expectations can inject unnecessary conflict into our Scent Work searches. When how the dog tackles the search doesn't line up with what we think is the "best" way of doing it.

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Episode:

82

Senior Dogs and Tough Decisions

Speaker(s):

Dianna L. Santos

There are special considerations handlers who have senior dogs must keep in mind when doing Scent Work. We discuss this and more in this episode, noting there are no right or wrong answers. This is an individual choice for each dog and handler team.

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Episode:

81

Being Tough v. Reality

Speaker(s):

Dianna L. Santos

We've all heard how we need to take life by horns, hunker down and work hard. The same expectation exists in Scent Work. But the premise is incomplete...what if the handler, dog, or team do not have anything else to give? We discuss the need for realistic and flexible approaches in this episode.

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ABOUT US

We are passionate about Scent Work!

Experienced instructors, trainers, trial officials and competitors, we strive to ensure you and your dog are successful playing the sniffing game.

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RESOURCES FOR INSTRUCTORS

TEACHING SCENT WORK SEMINAR

with Dianna L. Santos and Lori Timberlake

Designed to help newer and experienced instructors alike, this seminar will outline how best to help your human and canine clients succeed and reach their training goals, regardless of what your training methodology is

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SEMINAR MODULE ADD-ON

BUILDING AN EFFECTIVE TRAINING PLAN FOR INSTRUCTORS

with Michele Ellertson

We are thrilled that Michele Ellertson is offering this add-on seminar module for us!

As instructors, we must breakdown advanced concepts into smaller, manageable pieces for our students if they wish to be successful.

Michele will walk through how instructors can do just that, developing effective training plans for their clients, with this add-on seminar module!

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SEMINAR MODULE ADD-ON

TEACHING MIXED-LEVEL CLASSES

with Michael McManus and Natalie McManus

We are extremely fortunate to have this add-on module offered by Michael and Natalie McManus. This module will focus on the benefits of offering mixed-level classes when teaching Scent Work.

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SCENT WORK TRAINING ADVICE FOR ALL LEVELS

Whether you are just starting out, have been doing Scent Work for a while, are competing or are just playing for fun, we offer the training that YOU and YOUR dog need!