Trial Prep Program

With the resources in this program, you and your dog will gain the skills necessary to succeed in a variety of Scent Work competition organizations.

Trial Prep Program

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    Trial Prep Program
    Trial Prep for Reactive Dogs Webinar
    Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

    Scent Work is a unique dog sport in that it is open to reactive dogs. However, a Scent Work trial can be rather challenging for reactive dogs...triggers abound! Learn a variety of exercises, routines and tips to help your reactive dog be more successful at a Scent Work trial with this webinar.
    Sniffing Specialist Program
    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.
    Trial Host Program
    Hosting Scent Work Trials eBook
    Instructor: Lori Timberlake

    This eBook is written to help prospective trial hosts navigate the process of trial hosting for whatever organization they choose to host for.
    Trial Host Program
    How to Run Mock ORT & Trials Webinar
    Instructor: Lori Timberlake

    You've heard of Cyber Scent Work, Inc. and want to offer CSW Test Prep Classes for your clients. But what is involved? How can you successfully offer these classes to ensure your clients get all they need? Take this webinar and find out!
    Trial Host Program
    Trial Hosts: Top Ten Must-Do Things Webinar
    Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

    Thinking of hosting a Scent Work trial? Great! In this webinar, we go over the top 10 must-do things trial hosts need to be mindful of and do to be successful.
    AKC Scent Work Program
    Trial Hosting for AKC Scent Work Trials Part 1: Planning and Preparation Webinar
    Instructor: Anita Ambani

    Hosting an AKC Scent Work trial is not an easy feat! If you're a brand new club wanting to host a trial, a club hosting for the very first time, or even an experienced trial host but want tricks and tips to improve planning and preparation, this webinar is for you.
    AKC Scent Work Program
    Trial Hosting for AKC Scent Work Trials Part 2: Trial Weekend Execution A to Z Webinar
    Instructor: Anita Ambani

    Hosting an AKC Scent Work trial is not an easy feat! If you're a brand new club wanting to host a trial, a club hosting for the very first time, or even an experienced trial host but want tricks and tips to improve on everything from set up to tear down and anything in between, this webinar is for you.
    Trial Host Program
    Best Practices for Securing a Trial Site Webinar
    Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

    One of the most challenging aspects of hosting a Scent Work trial right out of the gate is securing a trial site. We provide some tips in this webinar.
    Advanced Topics Program
    Proofing v. Trick Questions eBook
    Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

    In this eBook we will highlight the stark difference between thoughtful and mindful proofing exercises and trick questions, the latter which may confuse, demotivate or frustrate the dog. Additionally, we will provide sample proofing exercises you may do with your dog.
    Trial Prep Program
    Training With The End in Mind; Focus on the Dog Webinar
    Instructor: Bill Gaskins

    The first in a three-part webinar series, this webinar will focus on hide placements for the dog that drive search behaviors of the handler.
    NACSW Program
    All-Level NACSW™ Trial Prep Course
    Instructor: Lori Timberlake

    Getting ready to trial is about more than simply running blind hides. Consider the entire trial picture and properly prepare with this course.
    Trial Prep Program
    Canine Body Behavior and Scent Work for Handlers Webinar
    Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

    We oftentimes hear how "reading your dog" is essential in Scent Work, but we must hone our eye outside the context of our dogs working odor too!
    Advanced Topics Program
    Keeping Your Senior Dog Fit to Work and Play Webinar
    Instructor: Donna Morgan Murray

    Keeping our dogs who play Scent Work and Scent Sports fit and injury-free should be a priority. Learn how with this webinar.
    Trial Prep Program
    Patterns: CSI to Novice Detection Webinar
    Instructor: Bill Gaskins

    Search patterns will vary, but they share a common goal: organization and structure to ensure no items or productive areas are missed. Learn how hide placement, search area context, and reward history matters in building a dog who is organized and thorough as they search.
    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.
    Trial Prep Program
    Conquering Competition Stress Webinar
    Instructor: Michael McManus

    Michael McManus grants Scent Work University license to feature his courses, seminars and webinars on our online dog training platform. All of the content in this online webinar is created by, owned by, and the rights to the content, are reserved to Michael McManus.
    Trial Prep Program
    Power of Semi-Blind Hides Webinar
    Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

    While it is true that all your hides will be blind when trialing, training is a entirely different animal! In this webinar, we discuss the benefits of using semi-blind searches in your training setups.
    Advanced Topics Program
    Maintaining Criteria v. Snazzy Searches Webinar
    Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

    As we progress with our training, it is easy to start offering more challenging searches. However, we need to ensure we are not compromising our criteria when we do so.
    Advanced Topics Program
    It's About More Than Just Stuff Webinar
    Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

    Are you finding that your dog is obsessed with checking "stuff" when they are searching? Scent Work is about so much more! See how and ways you can help your dog pivot to focusing more about odor than stuff in this webinar.
    Trial Prep Program
    Stopping the Potty: Tips for Exterior Searches Webinar
    Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

    You see grass. You see trees. You see vertical spaces. All of this means your dog is going to potty during the search and your heart is racing! What to do?! Find out in this webinar.
    Trial Prep Program
    Don't Give Up: Building Your Reward Clock Webinar
    Instructor: Judith Guthrie

    Does your dog quit, get frustrated or start returning to found hides if they cannot solve an odor puzzle right away? The issue could be their reward clock. Learn how to develop their reward clock with this webinar.
    AKC Scent Work Program
    AKC Detective Class: Rising to the Challenge Webinar
    Instructor: Judith Guthrie

    The AKC Detective class is a challenging one! This webinar will outline what those challenges are and how teams can better prepare to tackle them head-on.
    Trial Prep Program
    What's the Issue: Containers Webinar
    Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

    Is your dog struggling with their Container searches? Learn how to identify potential causes and create a flexible training plan in this webinar.
    Trial Prep Program
    What's the Issue: Interiors Webinar
    Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

    You and your dog have an issue with Interiors, resulting in false alerts, a diminishing of the dog's motivation and a general sense of frustration. What is the root cause? How can you go about fixing it? Learn how to better identify both in this webinar.
    Trial Prep Program
    What's the Issue: Exteriors Webinar
    Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

    Are you and your dog struggling with Exterior searches and you do not know why?! In this webinar, we will outline ways you can assess the WHY and come up with the HOW in terms of a flexible training plan solution.
    Trial Prep Program
    What's the Issue: Vehicles Webinar
    Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

    Do you and your dog find Vehicle searches challenging and frustrating? Figuring out WHY will help you better devise a training solution. We discuss how you can do just that in this webinar.
    Trial Prep
    The Dog-Driven Container: The Why and The How Webinar
    Instructor: Michele Ellertson

    Learn how to train a dog-driven pattern as a way for the dog to find success and not frustration when tackling their container searches.
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    Introducing Cypress Course
    Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

    Your dog is getting ready to embark onto Master-level searches in AKC. It is time to ensure they know how to hunt for Cypress, find it valuable and can solve complicated odor puzzles with Cypress present.
    Trial Prep Program
    Harnessing Joy Webinar
    Instructor: Kayla Dever and Samantha Winslow

    Learn how to help acclimate your dog to wear a harness for their searches so they look forward to it and the harness doesn't hinder their ability to hunt.
    Trial Prep Program
    Geared Up for Success Webinar
    Instructor: Kayla Dever and Samantha Winslow

    This webinar is for nosework competitors getting more serious about competition and wanting to self-time and self-record utilizing timers and body cameras, but could use help selecting the right gear and how best to use it.
    Trial Prep Program
    Car Crate Crazy Webinar
    Instructor: Kayla Dever and Samantha Winslow

    Does your dog struggle to settle in their car crate or in a standalone crate? Then this is the webinar for you!
    Trial Prep 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.
    Live Webinar
    Officiating Right: How to be the Best Scent Work Trial Official Webinar
    Instructor: Judith Guthrie

    Officiating a Scent Work trial is a big responsibility. Learn how to ensure the best experience possible for all involved in this webinar.
    Trial Prep Program
    Use the Wind Webinar
    Instructor: Judith Guthrie

    Learn how to design exercises that fully leverage airflow and wind in your Scent Work training sessions in this webinar.
    Trial Prep Program
    Elevation Elation: Build and Use Body Awareness Webinar
    Instructor: Vicky Lovejoy

    Does your dog struggle with elevated hides? It could be due to a lack of body awareness. In this webinar, learn how to help your dog develop their physical and mental skills to better tackle and conquer their elevated hides.
    Trial Prep Program
    Shrinking Space = Success Webinar
    Instructor: Vicky Lovejoy

    Scent sports are expanding to all kinds of targets and all sorts of search areas. Many of them may require your dog to navigate tight or complicated spaces, which may not be physically or mentally “comfortable” for them. This webinar works on building tolerance and comfort in tight or confined spaces.
    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.
    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.
    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.
    Trial Prep Program
    Elevated Hides Webinar
    Instructor: Tony Gravley

    Elevated hides commonly trip up many dog and handler teams. In this webinar, Tony will highlight how to help dogs better understand and tackle elevated hides.
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