Mastering the Big Picture: Preparing for Elite & Summit Level Nosework Webinar

Mastering the Big Picture: Preparing for Elite & Summit Level Nosework Webinar

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Instructor: Michele Ellertson

Trial Prep Program and NACSW Program

Length: 90 minutes

CEUS: Approved for 2 NACSW CEUs

Recorded & On-Demand

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Trial Prep Program

Mastering the Big Picture: Preparing for Elite & Summit Level Nosework Webinar 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.

At the highest levels of competition, teams are tested with vast search areas, complex odor movement, and challenging hides that demand precision and endurance. This webinar will explore strategies for preparing dog and handler to confidently cover large spaces without losing detail, manage search stamina, and maintain focus under pressure.

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.

Should You Take This Webinar

Are you training in Scent Work? Understanding how to design thoughtful training plans to tackle larger and more dynamic search areas is key.

Are you trialing in Scent Work? Learn how to better prepare both ends of the leash for the upper levels of competition.

Are you a Scent Work instructor? Garner ideas you can incorporate into your program and curriculum to better support your clients and teams.

I loved the skill building and how Michelle broke down steps in doing them. They can be applied to every level with some tweaking and I can use them for my dog. It was helpful to see recognize the strengths and weaknesses (especially some of the mistakes/miscues) in my own teamwork with my dog.

Kerri N. Mastering the Big Picture: Preparing for Elite & Summit Level Nosework Webinar

Michele provides a lot of information on the upper levels, and how they differ from NW3. She give specific examples of what you need to train, and how you need to start well before getting to those levels. Very helpful!

Rachel H. Mastering the Big Picture: Preparing for Elite & Summit Level Nosework Webinar

The handling and termination topics, the video examples, and the strong point of view — Michele never waters things down, which I love!

Maddy M. Mastering the Big Picture: Preparing for Elite & Summit Level Nosework Webinar

I love Michele’s approach to teaching and I learned so much from her in this webinar. No matter what level you are at, you will find something valuable in here! I had many take aways and lightbulb moments during this webinar. I love the way she talks about “the bubble” and how she handles suggestions during the search. Just brilliant. I’ll going to be relistening to this one.

Mastering the Big Picture: Preparing for Elite & Summit Level Nosework Webinar Sara E.

It was brilliant. So much information. I'm going to watch it 10 times more

Nicola R. Mastering the Big Picture: Preparing for Elite & Summit Level Nosework Webinar

Apart from simply always appreciating Michele's explanations and examples...1. Anticipation of termination, new to me, might use this with my less experienced dog to help her understand 2. The 1-suggestion rule...a good one to keep in mind 3. The okay to ease back! I use this a lot but often feel almost guilty about it as you hear so much about moving in these days. Pendulum swings in the training world.

Judy A. Mastering the Big Picture: Preparing for Elite & Summit Level Nosework Webinar

Scent Work Instructor

Michele Ellertson

The proud owner of The Dogs PACE, an approved Certifying Official with NACSW and instructor with over 20+ years of experience, Michele brings a great deal to the table in terms of helping teams reach their Scent Work training goals.

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