CEU Opportunities

Below are the online dog training courses, seminars and webinars that have been approved for CEUs through CCPDT, KPA and/or NACSW. View the course description for details on the CEUs offered.

CEU Opportunities
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Trial Prep
Why Games in Nose Work are Serious Business Webinar
Instructor: Michael McManus and Natalie McManus

Games are an amazing catalyst for learning. Michael and Natalie will discuss how we can use them in Nose Work to incentivize important skills and strategies for dogs and handlers (especially handlers)!
Trial Prep
Mastering Multiple Hides Webinar
Instructor: Michael McManus

Do you want a step-by-step guide to how we teach our own dogs to do multiple hides? Learn how to take the conflict out of multiple hides, starting with building stickiness, and then following a procedure that introduces each new concept slowly and clearly.
Advanced Topics Program
Zone Training in Nosework Webinar
Instructor: Michele Ellertson

The way we set up our searches in training provides an experience for the dog. We want to make sure those experiences curate the type of searcher we’re looking for. Zone training can help.
Trial Prep Program
Beyond Dog Driven Container Search Webinar
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!
Understanding Odor Theory
Odor Theory: How to Set for the Goal Webinar
Instructor: Judith Guthrie

We know we must set hides with purpose and that means having a goal. But how do you actually do that? Setting hides that consistently do what you want is a skill in itself. Learn how to do so by having a better understanding of odor theory with this webinar.
Trial Prep
Hide Placement in Training: Making Odor More Fun Webinar
Instructor: Jill Kovacevich

Effective hide placement can ensure our dogs develop the search clarity needed to tackle their searches, even rather complex ones. Learn how we can use hide placement to help our dogs develop healthy search habits that will serve them well through their sniffing journey.
Trial Prep
Are You Getting Any Better? Webinar
Instructor: Tony Gravley

Do you know if you and your dog are progressing in your skills and abilities as expected? Learn to assess if you are on track, stagnanting or backsliding in this webinar!
Trial Prep Program
Corner Hides Webinar
Instructor: Tony Gravley

Corner hides can be exceedingly challenging for dog and handler teams. In this webinar, Tony will breakdown how to help your dog understand and tackle corner hides.
Foundation Sniffing Program
Foundation: The Four Pillars of Nose Work Webinar
Instructor: Michael McManus

Without a solid foundation, you and your dog will falter in your Scent Work training and trialing goals. Learn what the four pillars of a solid foundation in Nose Work are in this webinar.
Reactive Dogs
Stress-Free Learning and Trialing with a Reactive Dog Webinar
Instructor: Christina Young

In this webinar, Christina will discuss and illustrate strategies and games to help you and your dog navigate the challenges of taking a reactive dog to a Scent Work class or trial.
Odor Theory
Are Smoke Machines Required Webinar
Instructor: Judith Guthrie

You know certain elements will affect your search. But how can you tell what those elements are doing? Learn about a variety of different tools, techniques, methods, and exercises designed to empower you to make the most supportive decisions possible for you and your team during your searches with this webinar.
General Trial Prep
Control Unleashed and Scent Work: Crazy Calm Start Lines Webinar
Instructor: Adam Skandarani

Learn how you can leverage Control Unleashed to help your dog better cope with their emotions, the environment and be better able to tackle their search.
Trial Prep
Odor Observation: How to Read Your Dog and Become a Proficient Trial Team Webinar
Instructor: Jill Kovacevich

Ask yourself, as a nosework and scentwork handler, how would you rank your skill set to read your dog working odor? Learn how to become a proficient odor observer in this webinar. It is more than "watching" your dog, it is watching your dog work ODOR.
Common Issues
Back to Foundations: Containers Webinar
Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

We oftentimes hear the term, "go back to foundations" when it comes to training in Scent Work. Learn what this means, the benefits and how to go about it regarding our cotnainer searches in this webinar.
Common Issues
Conquering the Environment in Scent Work Webinar
Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

Does it feel as though it is you and your dog v. the environment in your searches? Learn how to better help your dog cope with what the environment throws at them.
Instructor Program
Instructors: Bark Less, Teach More Webinar
Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

Are you a Scent Work instructor? Then this webinar is for you! We will discuss ways instructors can be more effective in communicating with their human clients, setting them up to be more successful and enjoying the process.
Trial Official Program
Training Hide v. Trialing Hide Webinar
Instructor: Judith Guthrie

Scent Work trial officials must undertake the monumental task of designing appropriate searches for competitors to tackle. This means they must understand the difference between "training" and "trialing" hides.
Trial Official Program
Trial Officials: Assessing the Search Area Webinar
Instructor: Judith Guthrie

When designing a search area, it is essential to first assess the space and determine if meets the need for the given class, level and association. Learn how to assess search areas in this webinar.
Trial Official Program
Trial Officials: Creating Level-Appropriate Searches Webinar
Instructor: Judith Guthrie

It is essential for a Scent Work trial officials to design level-appropriate searches. Learn how in this webinar.
Common Issues
Wait...Did You Find a Hide?! Webinar
Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

Does your dog buzz around the search area seemingly finding hides without telling you? Learn some solutions with this webinar.
Common Issues
Elevated Hides for the Vertically Challenged Webinar
Instructor: Lori Timberlake

Do you have a smaller dog and are stressing about how they will be able to work out elevated hides? Then this webinar is for you!
Instructor Program
Building an Effective Nosework Training Plan for Instructors Module
Instructor: Michele Ellertson

As instructors, we need to breakdown advanced concepts into smaller, manageable pieces for our students to be successful. Learn how to develop effective training plans with this module!
Trial Prep
Detective and Summit: Compare and Prepare Webinar
Instructor: Holly Bushard

Are you interested in competing at the upper levels of AKC Scent Work and NACSW? Learn the unique challenges posed by these two high-level classes, their similarities, their differences and gain insights for how to better prepare for each.
Trial Prep Program
Helping Your Dog Find That Last Hide: Friend or Foe? Webinar
Instructor: Sue Sternberg

We've all had that search where our dog is struggling to find the last hide. There are several ways we can step in to "help", but is doing so truly helpful? Delve into this topic and learn other paths to take in this webinar.
Advanced Topics Program
Passive Alerts: How, Why and Possible Pitfalls Webinar
Instructor: Michael McManus

Many people want a trained final response on their Scent Work dog. In this webinar, Michael discusses what passive alerts really are, how you can go about training them and possible pitfalls to be aware of should you do so.
Odor Puzzle
Threshold Hides: From Terrible to Terrific Webinar
Instructor: Michele Ellertson

Threshold hides can be tricky for dog and handler alike! Learn why these hides can be so challenging and ways to better prepare in training with this webinar.
Live Virtual Event
Instructors: How Best to Prep NACSW Clients Virtual Event
Date: October 17th at 4:30PM PT/5:30PM MT/6:30PM CT/7:30PM ET
Instructor: Holly Bushard, Kayla Dever, Tony Gravley, Michael McManus, Natalie McManus, Khara Schuetzner, Lori Timberlake

Both instructors and clients will benefit from this exciting roundtable. Our panelists will discuss ways instructors can best help their client prepare to succeed in the various levels of NACSW trials.
Trial Prep Program
Working Under Pressure Webinar
Instructor: Judith Guthrie

Trialing in Scent Work oftentimes turns into a battle against the clock. Why not do fast searches in training to prepare?
General Scent Work
Well-Rounded Sniffing Webinar
Instructor: Lori Timberlake

In this webinar, Lori discusses ways handlers can keep their Scent Work training fresh, exciting and continuing to build skills for dog and handler alike.
Trial Prep Program
Sniff Busters Webinar
Instructor: Laurel Scarioni

Learn about the common myths and misunderstandings about hide placement and odor movement that can result in issues when training and trialing in Scent Work.
Live Webinar
What the Nose Knows and the Camera Sees Webinar
Date: October 23rd at 4:30PM PT/7:30PM ET
Instructor: Ana Cilursu

Whether you’re learning about changes of behavior, fine-tuning your observation skills, working on your handling or everything in between, this webinar will show you how to use video to recognize patterns and behaviors, build clearer communication, expand your knowledge and take your Scent Work to the next level.
Common Issues
Back to Foundations: Vehicles Webinar
Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

Vehicle searches can be challenging for dog and handler alike. Ensuring your foundation is solid is the key to success. Learn why and how to implement helpful foundation exercises with this webinar.
Sensitive Dogs
Be Brave: Using Scent Work to Build Confidence Webinar
Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

Scent Work is an amazing activity and we can leverage it to help our dogs build their confidence. Learn how in this webinar.
Puppy Sniffing Program
Raising Your Scent Work Puppy Webinar
Instructor: Judith Guthrie

Start your Scent Work puppy off right and understand what it takes to make a competitive dog from puppyhood on up with this webinar.
Trial Prep Program
Barrier Training: What Is It and Why It Matters Webinar
Instructor: Judith Guthrie

Barrier training can help our dogs better understand a variety of odor puzzles in all four search elements. Learn how you can leverage barrier training in this webinar.
Live Webinar
Common Pitfalls When Training Scent Work Webinar
Date: September 15th at 4:30PM PT/7:30PM ET
Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

There are some common pitfalls that can occur when training Scent Work. Take this webinar to ensure you do not fall victim to them as well!
Common Issues
Lacking Problem Solving? Problem Solved! Webinar
Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

You've received feedback while training or trialing that your dog is "lacking problem-solving skills"...but what does that mean and how can you fix it?! We'll show you in this webinar.
Trial Prep Program
Start Lines: From Beginning to End Webinar
Instructor: Lori Timberlake

Your start lines matter and can shape the entirety of your search! Learn how and the ways to ensure your start line routine is as good as possible in this webinar.
Common Issues
My Head Hurts: Dealing with Frustration Threshold in Scent Work Webinar
Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

Solving odor puzzles is hard! Many dogs will give up on challenging searches when they meet their frustration threshold. Learn how to help these dogs stick with the puzzle instead, even when their heads hurt.
General Scent Work
Video It! Webinar
Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

Let's face it: our memories when we are running our dog in training or at a trial are terrible! Filming our searches is the answer. Learn tips for how to film, equipment to use, technical tips, how to review your vidoes and much more.
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