Perfect Patterns: Vehicles Course

Enrollment Options Auditor Enrollment Watcher Enrollment

Instructor Michael McManus

Price

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Foundation Sniffing Program and Intro to Odor Program

Length: 6 weeks

Effective Training Technique

Recorded & On-Demand

Continual Access

This course will cover the relevant theory and practical exercises that will teach you how to pattern train your dog to work vehicle searches efficiently and thoroughly.

Over six weeks, we will cover teaching the dog how to identify vehicles as important objects in the search area, how to handle straight lines and corners, multiple vehicle searches, strategy, advanced problem solving and hide placement, and blind searches.

SHOULD YOU TAKE THIS COURSE

This course is perfect for absolute beginners who have no experience or competitors looking for an edge.

COURSE OUTLINE

The Perfect Patterns: Vehicles course is designed to provide the same exact learning experience Michael has provided in his in-person group dog training classes, just in a virtual format. Same great quality with more flexibility and convenience!

Here is a quick breakdown of the types of topics that will be covered each week:

Straight Lines
Corners
Chaining
Multiple Vehicles
Problem Solving
Blind Searche

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

your dog
flat or martingale collar
back-clip harness (optional)
6'-8' leash
10-15' long line
minimum of 1 vehicle
if your dog is on primary: LOTS of small, non-crumbly treats that YOUR dog finds rewarding and/or a high-value toy your dog LOVES!
if your dog is on odor: scented q-tips (Birch, Anise, Clove) inside odor vessels (tins, tubes, straws) and way to secure your hides (Museum Putty, Glue Dots, etc.)

Scent Work Instructor

Michael McManus

A much sought-after speaker, trial official and instructor, people look to Michael due to his extensive expertise and excellent approach that enable dog and handler teams to better achieve their Scent Work training goals.

LEARN MORE

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ENROLLMENT OPTIONS

AUDITOR ENROLLMENT

Enhanced option allowing for 1 video review and questions answered without the pressure of submitting weekly homework or videos.

Includes:

- Full access to all course materials.
- Go through the material at your own pace.
- May have 1 video reviewed by instructor.
- Email support from instructor.

WATCHER ENROLLMENT

Basic access option which grants the greatest level of flexibility. Go through the material at your own pace and add video reviews when needed.

Includes:

- Self-taught option.
- Full access to all course materials.
- May add video reviews for a fee.
- May add email support for a fee.