Train the Super Hero in Your Elite Dog with Metrics Webinar
Date
February 11th at 4:00PM PT/5:00PM MT/6:00PM CT/7:00PM ET
Instructor
Jill Kovacevich
Learn how using training metrics can optimize your dog's super hero trialing performances. Jill will discuss how teams can discover their training needs to reach this optimized performance especially when trialing in Elite.
Live Webinar
The Silver Lining: Successful Nosework Strategies for the Senior Handler Webinar
Date
February 26th at 4:30PM PT/5:30PM MT/6:30PM CT/7:30PM ET
Instructor
Ana Cilursu
This webinar is specifically designed for senior handlers with dogs of any age by focusing on the distinct requirements and challenges that come with aging, while building stronger foundations based on experience and acquired skills.
Live Webinar
Cover It: Strategies for Successful Search Area Management Webinar
Date
April 9th at 4:30M PT/5:30PM MT/6:30PM CT/7:30PM ET
Instructor
Kayla Dever and Samantha Winslow
We cannot place all the responsibility on our dogs when it comes to tackling a search. Effective search area management is a key handler skill we must master, especially in the upper levels. Learn all that is involved and how to up your game with this informative webinar!
Live Webinar
Getting Started with C-WAGS Scent Detection Webinar
Date
May 18th at 9:00AM PT/10:00AM MT/11:00AM CT/12:00PM ET
Instructor
Lori Timberlake
Curious about C-WAGS Scent Detection and not sure where to begin? This webinar is designed for teams who are new to scent work or new to the C-WAGS program and want a clear, confident start.
Live Webinar
C-WAGS Rally, Obedience & Games Class Set-Up & Instructor Tips Webinar
Date
April 13th at 9:00AM PT/10:00AM MT/11:00AM CT/12:00PM ET
Instructor
Lori Timberlake
This webinar is designed for instructors, assistants, and anyone interested in teaching or hosting C-WAGS Rally, Obedience, and Games classes. Learn how to confidently set up classes that are organized, engaging, and aligned with C-WAGS rules and expectations.
Live Webinar
NACSW Trial Experience Webinar Series: Part 3 (Elite, Elite Premier and Summit)
Date
March 30th at 9:00AM PT/10:00AM MT/11:00AM CT/12:00PM ET
Instructor
Lori Timberlake
Elite, Elite Premier and Summit trials represent the highest levels of competition in NACSWâ„¢ and require advanced skills, thoughtful strategy, and a deep partnership between handler and dog. Learn how to better prepare with this webinar.
Live Webinar
NACSW Trial Experience Webinar Series: Part 2 (Element Specialty Trials)
Date
March 16th at 9:00AM PT/10:00AM MT/11:00AM CT/12:00PM ET
Instructor
Lori Timberlake
Element Specialty Trials offer a unique opportunity to focus on individual search elements while earning NACSWâ„¢ titles. Learn how to better prepare for these trials with this webinar.
Live Webinar
NACSW Trial Experience Webinar Series: Part 1 (ORT - NW3)
Date
March 2nd at 9:00AM PT/10:00AM MT/11:00AM CT/12:00PM ET
Instructor
Lori Timberlake
Are you new to NACSWâ„¢ trials or looking to better understand the progression from ORT through NW3? This first entry in this webinar series is for you!
Live Webinar
Coach Jeff's Guide To The Nosework Relationship Webinar
Date
February 24th at 4:30PM PT/5:30PM MT/6:30PM CT/7:30PM ET
Instructor
Jeff McMahon
Everyone deserves a good relationship with their dog. This is the webinar where we light the path to the authentic and fulfilling Nose Work relationship that best fits YOU and YOUR DOG.
Live Webinar
Advanced Behavioral Applications and Success Stories Webinar
Date
February 23rd at 4:30PM PT/5:30PM MT/6:30PM CT/7:30PM ET
Instructor
Nancy Reyes
Capstone session of the series. See advanced strategies in action through real cases—what was tried, what worked, and how to repeat those wins with your own dog or program.
Live Webinar
The Handler's Role: Managing Behavioral Challenges Webinar
Date
February 16th at 4:30PM PT/5:30PM MT/6:30PM CT/7:30PM ET
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.
Live Webinar
Foundations: Behavior and the Scenting Brain Webinar
Date
February 9th at 4:30PM PT/5:30PM MT/6:30PM CT/7:30PM ET
Instructor
Nancy Reyes
The first entry in a three part series, this webinar explains how sniffing directly influences the brain and emotional state, helping dogs regulate arousal, reduce stress, and stay engaged—so your setups and training choices support both learning and emotional balance.
Live Webinar
The Goal-Powered Search: Mastering Process & Outcome Goals to Achieve Success in Nose Work Webinar
Date
April 16th at 4:30PM PT/5:30PM MT/6:30PM CT/7:30PM ET
Instructor
Silke Wittig
Learn the difference between process and outcome goals, how to identify meaningful goals that drive progress to make your training more efficient, measurable and successful in more ways than one in this information-packed webinar.
Live Webinar
But the Judge Said Webinar
Date
February 17th at 4:00PM PT/5:00PM MT/6:00PM CT/7:00PM ET
Instructor
Aleks Woodroffe
Have you ever received a comment from a Judge after a search and felt proud? Confused? Deflated? Whether written on a scorecard or said in passing, judges sometimes can’t help but share their insights. This webinar focuses on how you can accept, understand, and possibly use those comments.
Trial Prep Program
What Do You Need Pup Webinar
Instructor
Aleks Woodroffe
Success in a search can be made or broken before you even step to the line. Join Aleks in this webinar to learn the types of specific needs your dog might have in training or trialing and how you can support them before, during and after the search.
Live Webinar
Who’s Watching Who? Understand the Dog’s Changes of Behaviors (COBs) Webinar
Date
January 29th at 4:30PM PT/5:30PM MT/6:30PM CT/7:30PM ET
Instructor
Khara Schuetzner
Can you describe 5 out of the 10 changes of behaviors (COBs) your dog exhibits while they're in odor? No worries, you will learn how in this webinar! Join Khara to learn how to identify these COBs and better read and decipher what your dog is telling you during a search.
Live Virtual Event
Scent Work Toolbox: Choosing the Best Tool Virtual Event
Date
March 13th at 4:30PM PT/5:30PM MT/6:30PM CT/7:30PM ET
Instructor
Anita Ambani, Holly Bushard, Judith Guthrie, Jill Kovacevich, Michael McManus, Khara Schuetzner
There are countless tools when it comes to training and trialing in Scent Work. In this virtual event, our panelists will discuss which tool would be used in when, what their thought process is, how to tell if a given tool or approach is working, what adjustments may need to be made and when to change tact.
Live Virtual Event
How Would You Train It: Vol 2 Virtual Event
Date
February 13th at 4:30PM PT/5:30PM MT/6:30PM CT/7:30PM ET
Instructor
Anita Ambani, Holly Bushard, Kayla Dever, Judith Guthrie, Jill Kovacevich, Michael McManus
Hear from our experienced panel of speakers on how they would tackle three distinct scenarios. The discussion will include potential training solutions, ways to determine if progress was being made, whether modifications were warranted, which ones and why and so much more.
Trial Prep Program
Secret Sauce: Competitive Effectiveness Virtual Event
Instructor
Ana Cilursu, Holly Bushard, Kayla Dever, Judith Guthrie, Jill Kovacevich, Michael McManus
What does it take to be effective and competitive in all levels of Scent Work competitions? How do those who compete regularly choose what to focus on? What strategic choices do they make to ensure their success? Learn this and much more from our talented panelist of speakers!
Trial Prep Program
The Good Call: Calling the Hide in Training and in Trial Webinar
Instructor
Jill Kovacevich
The "Alert" call is the crux of the handler's responsibilities in competition Nose Work. If you have ever felt like, "My dog said trash can", but the Judge said, "No", this webinar may be just what you need. A discussion focused on shaping your training for improved trial success.
Trial Prep Program
Boundaries: From Start Lines to Flags and Cones Webinar
Instructor
Dana Zinn
Boundaries are a big part of a Nose Work search, but they are often undervalued and/or ignored. Learn how to more meaningfully tackle your start lines, cope with search area boundaries and more in this informative webinar.
Trial Prep Program
Know Your Role: The Handler’s Role in Trialing Webinar
Instructor
Tony Gravley
We can quite literally derail an otherwise fantastic search at trial when we step out of our lane and, well, forget to remember our role! Learn what your role is at Scent Work trials and how to best support your canine partner in this informative webinar.
Handler Skills
Know Your Role: The Handler’s Role in Training Webinar
Instructor
Tony Gravley
Do we have a role when training Scent Work with our dogs? YES! If we step out of our lane, this can cause our dogs to become confused, frustrated or demotivated by the search. Learn how to better understand your role in this webinar.
Training On Your Own
Training on an Island: The Art of Working Solo in Canine Nose Work Webinar
Instructor
Tony Gravley
Do you typically find yourself training on your own? This webinar is for you! Enjoy a deep dive into both sides of the leash, exploring not only the handler’s responsibilities when working without a coach or group but also the dog’s role in developing independence, confidence, and problem-solving skills.
Live Webinar
On or Off Leash: Deciding Which Option is Right for the Moment Webinar
Date
January 22nd at 4:30PM PT/5:30PM MT/6:30PM CT/7:30PM ET
Instructor
Kayla Dever and Samantha Winslow
Picture it: you're at the start line, ready to cue your dog to search, and a decision lies before you - should you go on or off leash? Learn how to make the best decision based upon the scenario in this webinar.
Trial Prep Program
Climbing Mountains: Handler Skills for Success at Elite/Elite Premier and Summit Webinar
Instructor
Kayla Dever and Samantha Winslow
Are you currently competing, or planning to compete, in the Elite or Summit levels of NACSW? In this webinar, learn how to help your mental game, develop trial day action plans, and how to find JOY in the highest pressure levels of our sport!
Live Webinar
Sniff. Plan. Crush It: Goal Setting the Nosework Way Webinar
Date
January 21st at 10:00AM PT/11:00AM MT/12:00PM CT/1:00PM ET
Instructor
Michele Ellertson
Ready to bring focus and purpose to your Nosework training? In this webinar, Michele will break down how to set clear, achievable goals that actually move your Nosework team forward, the Nosework way.
Common Issues
Fringing: Causes and Solutions Webinar
Instructor
Tony Gravley
Are you struggling with your dog fringing at trial? It is as if they say, "Is this close enough?" Learn what fringing is, the causes and how to address it in training with this webinar.
Live Webinar
Building Endurance in Container Searches Webinar
Date
February 25th at 4:30PM PT/5:30PM MT/6:30PM CT/7:30PM ET
Instructor
Holly Bushard
Reliable container performances are a cornerstone for success in competition. In this webinar, learn specific drills and exercises designed to enhance container endurance and accuracy.
Trial Prep Program
Best Practices for Trialing an Older Dog Webinar
Instructor
Holly Bushard
Nosework sports are so good for our older partners! While the scent sports are older-dog friendly, there are many things we can do to help keep our partners in their best shape and frame of mind to work at the optimal performance levels. Learn how in this webinar!
Trial Prep Program
Trialing with Multiple Dogs and Making it Work Webinar
Instructor
Holly Bushard
As addictive as scent sports are, it’s easy to find yourself trialing behind multiple canine partners! Whether this happens in the same weekend, the same day, or even the same hour, there are several things we can do as handlers to set ourselves up to best support our dogs.
Common Issues
Maintaining and Troubleshooting the Nose Poke Alert Webinar
Instructor
Holly Bushard
Have you taken the Noke Poke Alert Webinar? Perhaps you have been practicing building a nose poke alert with your own dog. Are you looking for more tips on how to maintain this behavior and cope with any issues you may running into? This webinar is for you!
Trial Prep Program
Using Walkthrough and Debrief Videos to Analyze Your Team's Problem Solving Webinar
Instructor
Jill Kovacevich
The videos provided for NACSW trials are powerful training tools! Learn how to more effectively utilize both the walkthrough and debrief videos to analyze the problem solving skills of your team with this webinar.
Trial Prep Program
Performance Redefined: Agility to Nosework Webinar
Instructor
Vicky Lovejoy
Agility requires handler focus whereas Nosework demands an entirely different dynamic between dog and handler. In this webinar, learn how to help overcome these challenges and make for a smoother transition from agility to Nosework.
Live Webinar
Mastering the Big Picture: Preparing for Elite & Summit Level Nosework Webinar
Date
January 28th at 10:00AM PT/11:00AM MT/12:00PM CT/1:00PM ET
Instructor
Michele Ellertson
You are embarking on your Elite or Summit journey. Learn how to balance efficiency with thoroughness, develop handling plans that adapt in real time, and build the skills needed to succeed at Elite and Summit level trials.
Trial Prep Program
Let's Make Thresholds Work Webinar
Instructor
Tony Gravley
You've worked hard to develop the dog's desire to seek. But this may mean they are rocketing through their search area, rushing through those thresholds. Learn how to make those thresholds more productive with this webinar.
AKC Scent Work
Decoding AKC Handler Discrimination and Buried Classes Virtual Event
Instructor
Anita Ambani, Holly Bushard, Judith Guthrie, Natalie McManus, Khara Schuetzner, Aleks Woodroffe
Are you struggling with the handler discrimination or buried classes when you enter AKC Scent Work trials? This virtual event is for you! Our panelists will discuss why these classes are challenging, common pitfalls and tips for success.
Trial Prep Program
Displacement Sniffing and Other Stress Behaviors Webinar
Instructor
Sue Sternberg
Better understand displacement sniffing and other stress behaviors as they relate to Scent Work. Learn how to distinguish the various types of sniffing and how to better support your canine teammate throughout the search with this webinar.
Small Dogs
Nose Work for Small Dogs Webinar
Instructor
Michele Ellertson
Small dogs are faced with additional challenges that large dogs aren’t when it comes to Nose Work. Learn about these challenges, how to tackle them and ways to handle small dogs in Nose Work searches in this webinar.
Common Issues
Is That Pooling or Something Else Webinar
Instructor
Michele Ellertson
Do you have a hard time observing the difference between pooling/trapping odor verses source or inaccessible? In this webinar we will talk about clarifying the purpose of the dog, as well as how to avoid some common handling mistakes that can lead to your dog being confused!
