Scent Work University

ONLINE SCENT WORK AND DOG TRAINING SOLUTIONS

Whether you’re just discovering Scent Work, or you’re a longtime competitor looking to take your skills to the next level, Scent Work University has something for you.

We offer more than 200 courses, webinars, seminars and eBooks taught by top instructors in the field.

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FEATURED EVENTS AND RELEASES

Foundations: Building, Maintaining and Celebrating eBook

Release Date: December 2nd
Author: Dianna L. Santos

Are you looking for ways to build and maintain solid foundational skills for you and your dog when it comes to Scent Work? Perhaps how to stay motivated to offer foundational searches throughout your entire sniffing journey? This eBook is for you!

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Gettin' Creative: Unique and Themed Searches eBook

Release Date: December 2nd
Author: Dianna L. Santos

Do you find yourself feeling bored with your searches? Are they tired and stale? Are you looking for some inspiration? Learn how you can tap into your creativity, designing unique and helpful searches both you and your dog will love all year-round!

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Improving Scent Work Trials Virtual Symposium

Date: February 21st at 3:30PM PT/4:30PM MT/5:30PM CT/6:30PM ET
Instructors: Holly Bushard, Kayla Dever, Michele Ellertson, Tony Gravley, Michael McManus and Lori Timberlake

There are realities of Scent Work trials across all competition organizations. Join us for an exciting evaluation of how trial officials, trial hosts and competitors can all improve these events for all involved.

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Latest Releases

We are constantly adding to our expansive online Scent Work and dog training library.

See our latest releases, your dog will thank you!

LATEST RELEASES

SCENT WORK AND DOG TRAINING WEBINARS

UPCOMING 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.

Live Webinar

The New Dog Conundrum Webinar

Date: December 2nd at 12:30PM PT/3:30PM ET
Instructor: Jill Marie O'Brien

We oftentimes build specific training and handling approaches around our current canine teammate. This can make things challenging when we add in a new dog to our lives. Learn how to make this a smoother transition in this webinar.

Live Webinar

Don’t Let the Q in Detective be a Sleuth; How to Prep for Success! Webinar

Date: December 3rd at 4:30M PT/7:30PM ET
Instructor: Tony Gravley

That oh so elusive Q in Detective! “I missed it by just one” seems to be a statement that goes hand-in-hand with Detective. Learn the skills necessary for the dog and handler to master to be more successful in this challenging class.

Live Webinar

Skills for Elite and Summit: High-End Problem-Solving Webinar

Date: December 10th at 4:00PM PT/5:00PM MT/7:00PM ET
Instructor: Jill Kovacevich

Join us as we explore, with input from Elite and Summit level teams, Coaches, Judges and others, this very evolving competition level of dogs and their handlers. Learn what does it take to succeed, who has it and what is so fascinating about Elite and Summit.

Live Webinar

Components of Scent Work: Value of Odor Webinar

Date: December 16th at 4:30PM PT/7:30PM ET
Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

We need our dogs to value the odor they are tasked to hunt for in their Scent Work searches. Learn how to build and maintain their value in this webinar.

Live Webinar

Marker Cues in Nosework Webinar

Date: December 18th at 10:00AM PT/1:00PM ET
Instructor: Michele Ellertson

Marker cues in Nosework, to click or not to click… there is a tremendous amount of debate about this topic that all comes down to timing. Learn more in this informative webinar.

Live Webinar

Components of Scent Work: Hunting Webinar

Date: January 6th at 4:30PM PT/7:30PM ET
Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

In this webinar, we will discuss the importance of building our dog's value in the hunt itself, how doing so will build a resilient and tenacious hunter who will dig in deep to solve their odor puzzles.

Live Webinar

Building Resiliency in You and Your Dog for Training & Trialing Webinar

Date: January 8th at 4:00PM PT/5:00PM MT/7:00PM ET
Instructor: Jill Kovacevich

Building resilency and the capacity to recover from all things scary for your dog and for YOU is fundamental for any competition sport. This is not just a mindset, it is an in-the-moment understanding that you will fight the fight and survive or fight another day.

Live Webinar

Gettin' Ready to Trial: AKC Master Webinar

Date: January 12th at 4:30PM PT/7:30PM ET
Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

You've made it and are ready to tackle an AKC Master level class, how exciting! Take this webinar to ensure you, your dog and your team have all the skills necessary to succeed.

Live Webinar

Influence of Dog's Reactivity on their Scent Work Training and Trialing Webinar

Date: January 13th at 4:30PM PT/5:30PM MT/7:30PM ET
Instructor: Sue Sternberg

Can a dog’s temperament qualities influence their performance at a Scent Work trial? Does a dog’s reactivity with other dogs affect their distractibility during searches? Sue will discuss this and more in this webinar!

Live Webinar

Beyond the Dog-Driven Container Search Webinar

Date: January 15th at 10:00AM PT/1:00PM ET
Instructor: Michele Ellertson

You’ve mastered the dog-driven container search and made it through NW1, NW2 and NW3 but find yourself a bit lost when it comes to large container searches in elite and upper levels? Maybe the containers were scattered in your last trial and your dog-driven pattern fell apart? This webinar is for you!

Live Webinar

Components of Scent Work: Sourcing Webinar

Date: January 20th at 4:30PM PT/7:30PM ET
Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

For our dogs to succeed in Scent Work, they must build and maintain their sourcing skills. Afterall, we care about where odor is coming from not where it is traveling to! Learn how we can do this in this webinar.

Live Webinar

Components of Scent Work: Odor Obedience Webinar

Date: January 27th at 4:30PM PT/7:30PM ET
Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

Learn how you may build and maintain your dog's odor obedience when it comes to tackling their Scent Work searches in this webinar.

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Course Packages

Interested in enrolling in several online courses?

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Webinar Packages

We have an extensive library of Scent Work webinars.

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SCENT WORK FOR BEGINNERS

LET'S GET STARTED

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 or see the entire program here.

Intro Webinar

What is Scent Work Webinar

Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

You've heard of Scent Work, but what is it? Should you give it a try with you dog? We think so! Learn why in this helpful introductory webinar.

Short Video

Quick Intro to Scent Work

Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

Are you intrigued by Scent Work and want to try out an exercise RIGHT NOW? Well then, this video is for you.

Foundation Sniffing Program

Introduction to Scent Work Course

Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

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

WHAT OUR CLIENTS ARE SAYING

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.
Kathryn D.
Puppy Sniffing Outdoor Adventures Course

ADVANCED SCENT WORK

IMPROVE YOUR 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.