AKC: Handler Discrimination Course

Title Auditor Enrollment Watcher Enrollment

Instructor Dianna L. Santos

Price

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AKC Scent Work Program

Length: 6 weeks

Effective Training Technique

Recorded & On-Demand

Continual Access

In AKC Scent Work, competitors also have the opportunity to enter the handler discrimination class, where the dog will locate an article with their scent in the Novice levels, or a scented q-tip or cotton ball in the upper levels of competition.

We will cover how you can introduce this concept to your dog and ensure their success!

COURSE DETAILS

With handler discrimination, we are moving away from a novel odor to a familiar one. Dogs must be able to locate their handler's scent as opposed to the scent of another person. In this course, we will go step-by-step how to introduce this concept to your dog and ensure they are correct every time. Fun will be had!

SHOULD YOU TAKE THIS COURSE

Are you planning on competing in AKC Scent Work

Get the training you will need to succeed in the Handler Discrimination class!

Are you looking for something fun to do with your dog?

Even if competition is not on your agenda, training your dog to hunt for scented articles can be a fun thing to and beneficial in other dog sports as well!

COURSE OUTLINE

Introducing Handler Discrimination
Find My Scent!
Avoid Distractions and Ensure Success
Container Searches
Exterior Searches
Putting It All Together

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

your dog
flat or martingale collar
back-clip harness (optional)
6'-8' leash
10'-15' long line
LOTS of high-value and smelly treats
crate or area you can stage your dog in while setting up your searches
minimum of 10 boxes of various sizes (good excuse to shop at Amazon!)
earthquake putty or GlueDots
minimum of 10 cotton gloves
q-tips
cotton balls
minimum of 6 tins with hole

Owner and Lead Instructor

Dianna L. Santos

The President of Online Dog Training, Inc. and Cyber Scent Work, Inc., Dianna is the Owner and Lead Instructor for Scent Work University. She is passionate about Scent Work and loves the benefits it awards dogs and handlers alike.

LEARN MORE

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ENROLLMENT OPTIONS

AUDITOR ENROLLMENT

Enhanced option allowing for 1 video review and questions answered without the pressure of submitting weekly homework or videos.

Includes:

- Full access to all course materials.
- Go through the material at your own pace.
- May have 1 video reviewed by instructor.
- Email support from instructor.

WATCHER ENROLLMENT

Basic access option which grants the greatest level of flexibility. Go through the material at your own pace and add video reviews when needed.

Includes:

- Self-taught option.
- Full access to all course materials.
- May add video reviews for a fee.
- May add email support for a fee.