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Foundation Sniffing Program

Are you new to Scent Work? Then this is the best place to start! We will follow the K9 Nose Work® training method, learning the basics of hunting for primary (food), and fun will be had!

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Introduction to Scent Work Course

Length: 6 weeks

Does your dog love to sniff? Are you looking for a way to work them out mentally and physically with an activity that is still easy for you to do and fits into your busy schedule? Do you need something to help build your dog's confidence or curb unwanted behaviors stemming from boredom? Great! Then the Introduction to Scent Work course is for you!

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Quick Intro to Scent Work

Length: 20 minutes

Looking to get a taste for what this Scent Work thing is all about? Watch this short video and tackle some introductory exercises from the Introduction to Scent Work course. You and your dog will have a blast!

Cost: $25.00

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You've finished the Introduction to Scent Work course, now what? Use the filters below to search the various courses, webinars and eBooks that make up our Foundation Sniffing Program.

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Foundation Sniffing Program
A Comprehensive Scent Work Glossary Instructor Dianna L. Santos All the jargon, terms and lingo associated with Scent Work can be daunting for those new to activity. Learn what all this means in this easy-to-ready eBook!
Foundation Scent Work
Foundations: Building, Maintaining and Celebrating eBook Instructor 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!
Foundation
Interiors and Field Trips with Primary Course Instructor Dianna L. Santos Have your dog tackle more advanced interior and field trip searches using the K9 Nose Work® training method.
Foundation
Exteriors and Vehicles with Primary Course Instructor Dianna L. Santos Using the K9 Nose Work® training method, we will introduce your dog to two of the hardest search elements!
Foundation
Advanced Skills with Primary Course Instructor Dianna L. Santos Get ready to teach your dog advanced exercises, even some they would potentially see at trial, all by using primary (food or toys) alone!
Foundation
Leveraging Containers for Life Course Instructor Dianna L. Santos 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!
Foundation Sniffing Program
Perfect Patterns: Vehicles Course Instructor Michael McManus This is a comprehensive course for anyone interested in learning how to train vehicle searches for nosework competitions or enrichment.
Handler Skills
Language of Nose Work: Reading Your Dog Webinar Instructor Michael McManus and Natalie McManus Learning how to read our dogs is a necessary skill for every Scent Work handler to master. See how you can go about doing this in this webinar.
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.
Low-Drive Dogs
Games for Low-Drive Dogs Webinar Instructor Michele Ellertson When it comes to low-drive dogs, we need to convince them they are strong, powerful and able to successfully play the sniffing game. Learn how to do this in this webinar!
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.
Getting Started
Toys as Primary Webinar Instructor Michele Ellertson Are you interested in using toys as your form of primary to get your dog started in Nosework? Learn toy play mechanics, toy rules, and how to set up your toy search to get the most out of the work with your dog.
Foundation Sniffing Program
Why Independence Matters Webinar Instructor Dianna L. Santos Independence is crucially important to any dog who is doing Scent Work. We discuss why and some of the ways we can promote our dogs to be more independent in our searches.
Foundation Sniffing Program
Hunting for Primary: Tips and Tricks Webinar Instructor Dianna L. Santos Learn some of the tips, tricks and common pitfalls to avoid if you choose to have your dog hunt for primary in this webinar.
Foundation Sniffing Program
Starting with Food: The Whys and The Hows Webinar Instructor Dianna L. Santos There are many schools of thought when it comes to training Scent Work. In this webinar, we discuss the philosophy of starting with food, the hows and whys in doing so.
Common Issues
Fading Pairing: Yay or Nay Webinar Instructor Dianna L. Santos Pairing is an incredibly effective training method when it comes to Scent Work, but a common question is how to go about fading pairing in training. In this webinar, we discuss if fading is necessary and how to do so, if a handler chooses that route.
Foundation Sniffing Program
Rotate Your Skills Webinar Instructor Judith Guthrie Implementing a rotating skills training plan can ensure both you and your dog work on and develop the skills you need to be a successful sniffing team.
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
Back to Foundations: Interiors Webinar Instructor Dianna L. Santos Does your dog really understand how to tackle an interior search? Are their foundations solid? Learn how to tell and how to better leverage foundation Interior searches in this webinar.
Common Issues
Back to Foundations: Exteriors Webinar Instructor Dianna L. Santos It can be so easy to get swooped up into setting snazzy and flashy exterior searches but ensuring your dog has solid foundations is crucially important! Learn why and how to incorporate these foundation exercises into your routine with this webinar.
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.
Instructor Program
Instructors: Teaching and Training Scent Work Foundations Seminar Instructor Dianna L. Santos Are you an instructor looking to start offering Scent Work classes? Perhaps you are currently teaching and looking to further evaluate or build upon your program? This seminar is for you! We will walk through the program we offer through Scent Work University to help you develop your own!
Instructor Program
Instructors: Make Scent Work Foundations Fun Webinar Instructor Dianna L. Santos Do your clients moan and complain at the thought of running a foundational exercise? They want the snazzy and fun searches! Learn how to make those foundation searches just as appealing in this webinar.
Foundation Sniffing Program
From Boxes to Real-Life Searches eBook Instructor Dianna L. Santos You've been tackling introductory box searches and are now ready to embark onto to more "real-life searches. This eBook is for you!
Foundation Sniffing Program
Field Trip Training Suggestions eBook Instructor Dianna L. Santos Once a dog understands what the game of Scent Work is all about, it is time to embark on some field trip searches. This eBook is written to provide handlers with some ideas and suggestions on how they can design and run their field trip searches.
Sniffy Fun
Winter Sniffy Fun Challenge eBook Instructor Dianna L. Santos While it is true that Scent Work is done in all sorts of weather, it can be difficult to come up with the inspiration to do so in the dead of winter! Never fear, the Winter Sniffy Fun Challenge eBook is here!
Sniffy Fun
Winter Sniffy Fun 2.0 Challenge eBook Instructor Dianna L. Santos Written in a way to get the creative juices flowing, each of the 32 unique challenges is posed highlighting the types of hides you may use, the search element to tackle, what the training goal is as well as easier and more challenging modifications.
Sniffy Fun
Winter Sniffy Fun 3.0 Challenge eBook Instructor Dianna L. Santos Beat the winter blues by tackling these 36 unique challenges, each offer easier and challenging modifications as well as images and diagrams to get your creative juices flowing!
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
Introduction to Scent Work Course Instructor Dianna L. Santos Are you ready to embark on your sniffing journey, introducing your pup to what the Scent Work game is all about? This is the course for you! Learn how to tackle container and interior searches all while using K9 Nose Work® training method hunting for primary aka food or toys.
Handler Skills Program
The Handler's Role: Managing Behavioral Challenges Webinar Instructor Nancy Reyes In this second entry for this three-part webinar series, learn practical, in-the-moment strategies to manage reactivity, anxiety, distractions, and movement/sensory challenges so searches stay safe, smooth, and productive.
Foundation
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Introduction to Scent Work Course (Student) Instructor Dianna L. Santos Build your dog's foundational understanding for container and interior searches while developing your own observation and handling skills with this intensive 6 week course. All while having your dog hunt for primary (food or toys) - wow!
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