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
    Live Webinar
    Don't Give Up: Building Your Reward Clock Webinar
    Date: June 7th at 4:30PM PST/7:30PM EST
    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.
    Live Webinar
    AKC Detective Class: Rising to the Challenge Webinar
    Date: June 21st at 4:30PM PST/7:30PM EST
    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.
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