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Winning the Environment: Enviro-Testing Your Ability to Execute a Team Mindset Webinar
Date
May 21st at 4:30PM PT / 7:30PM ET (5:30PM MT / 6:30PM CT)
Instructor
Jason Heng
Does it feel as though it is you and your dog up against the environment when you are tackling your searches? Learn how to develop a team mindset where the environment doesn't dismantle your primary skills simply due to a barrier, no go-back requirement, time pressure, wind, summit-twists, hot, cold, cluttered areas, etc. Prevailing over what the environment throws at you is the true win.
Live Webinar
Make It Make Sense: Human Expectation v. Canine Interpretation Webinar
Date
May 26th at 4:30PM PT / 7:30PM ET (5:30PM MT / 6:30PM CT)
Instructor
Dianna L. Santos
When training or trialing, there can be a large chasm between our human expectation and what our dogs interpret their goal or objective is. Learn how to identify these misunderstandings and bridge the gap with this webinar.
Live Webinar
Releasing the Inner Dog Webinar
Date
June 9th at 4:30PM PT / 7:30PM ET (5:30PM MT / 6:30PM CT)
Instructor
Bob Deeds
Puzzles are used to manipulate drive states, build confidence, and enhance nose time, all the while fine tuning handler/trainer observation skills. Learn how to create search environments that help dogs by giving them environmental challenges they can overcome.
Live Webinar
Detoxifying Distractors! Webinar
Date
June 10th at 4:30PM PT / 7:30PM ET (5:30PM MT / 6:30PM CT)
Instructor
Holly Bushard
Do intentional distractors have you down? Are you stressed out trying to distinguish between snack interest and an alert? Maybe you’re just looking for a few fresh and fun “gamified” drills! If so, consider joining us for a night of exploring multifaceted ways to detoxify the distractor downers!
Live Webinar
Maintaining Criteria v. Snazzy Searches Webinar
Date
June 15th at 4:30PM PT / 7:30PM ET (5:30PM MT / 6:30PM CT)
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.
Live Webinar
Building Blocks for Elite and Summit Webinar
Date
June 18th at 10:00AM PT / 1:00PM ET (11:00AM MT / 12:00PM CT)
Instructor
Wendy Krehbiel
Learn how to master the transition from NW3 to the Elite and Summit levels by deconstructing high-level challenges into foundational building blocks.
Live Webinar
Let's Get Motivated: Secret of Motivational Searches Webinar
Date
June 23rd at 4:30PM PT / 7:30PM ET (5:30PM MT / 6:30PM CT)
Instructor
Tony Gravley
You've heard of motivational searches and want to incorporate them into your training program...but what are they and how can you do that? Learn all about the secrets of motivational searches with this webinar!
Live Webinar
Supporting v Interfering: Becoming a Better Handler in Scent Work Webinar
Date
June 25th at 4:30PM PT / 7:30PM ET (5:30PM MT / 6:30PM CT)
Instructor
Khara Schuetzner
The goal in Scent Work is to achieve teamwork, where the dog drives the search with its superior nose, while the handler manages logistics, reads body language, and tries to stay neutral enough to avoid cueing or pressuring the dog. Learn how to find the balance between supporting and interfering with this webinar.
Live Webinar
Scent Work Trial Realities Webinar
Date
June 29th at 4:30PM PT / 7:30PM ET (5:30PM MT / 6:30PM CT)
Instructor
Dianna L. Santos
You are interested in trialing in Scent Work, but what does that really entail? What are the skills you and your dog will need to succeed? What will you both experience on trial day? What surprises await you? Learn this and more in this informative webinar!
Live Webinar
When Dog Odor Trumps Target Odors: Dogs are Scary Webinar
Date
July 6th at 4:30PM PT / 7:30PM ET (5:30PM MT / 6:30PM CT)
Instructor
Dianna L. Santos
Perhaps your dog is worried about other dogs, where they begin to stress or shutdown when they come across doggie odors. We discuss some ways you can help your dog feel more comfortable so they can still play, and be successful in, their favorite game - Scent Work!
Live Webinar
When Dog Odor Trumps Target Odor: Sexy Time Webinar
Date
July 13th at 4:30PM PT / 7:30PM ET (5:30PM MT / 6:30PM CT)
Instructor
Dianna L. Santos
Does your dog obsess about other doggie smells, thinking they need to mark and drool over every spot another dog has visited? In this webinar, we provide reasons why your dog may be doing this and exercises you can try to help them better focus on their Scent Work searches instead.
Live Webinar
Tiny Nose, Big World: Puppy Confidence Foundations for Scent Work Webinar
Date
July 15th at 4:30PM PT / 7:30PM ET (5:30PM MT / 6:30PM CT)
Instructor
Judith Guthrie
The future Scent Work dog starts long before formal odor training. In this first installment in a webinar series, Judith will delve into how to design confidence building exercises for puppies 8 weeks to 4 months of age.
Live Webinar
Using Play in Scent Work Webinar
Date
August 3rd at 4:30PM PT / 7:30PM ET (5:30PM MT / 6:30PM CT)
Instructor
Dianna L. Santos
As handlers, we need to have as many tools at our disposal as possible. Play can an extremely effective way to keep the game fun for our dogs.
Live Webinar
Making Scent Work Fun for the Handler Webinar
Date
August 10th at 4:30PM PT / 7:30PM ET (5:30PM MT / 6:30PM CT)
Instructor
Dianna L. Santos
People can sometimes get the idea that Scent Work is boring for the handler. Nothing could be further from the truth if we know how to keep this activity fun for dog and handler alike!
Live Webinar
Mindful Goal Setting in Scent Work Webinar
Date
Sep. 7th at 4:30PM PT / 7:30PM ET (5:30PM MT / 6:30PM CT)
Instructor
Dianna L. Santos
Setting realistic short- and long-term Scent Work goals can help us stay motivated and honest. We discuss how to go about doing this, specifically for Scent Work, in this webinar.
Live Webinar
The Scent Work Way of Life Webinar
Date
September 14th at 4:30PM PT / 7:30PM ET (5:30PM MT / 6:30PM CT)
Instructor
Dianna L. Santos
This webinar is designed to outline ways we can step outside the bubble of "Scent Work" and leverage any and all opportunities at our disposal.
Latest Webinar Releases
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The "Mysterious Agreement" of Wondering Through Our Searches Webinar
Instructor
Jeff McMahon
Through video review, Jeff will wonder about granular moments of communication between dog and handler and discuss the process that leads to clearer agreements and more sensible conversations with our dogs.
Trial Prep Program
Do You Have a Team Mindset? Webinar
Instructor
Jason Heng
A mindset is simply the set of beliefs that shape how you see and react to the world. These beliefs influence what you do, how you act, and how you feel. Having a team mindset means directing those actions and emotions to improve the team's success.
Common Issues
Don't Fear the Outdoors Webinar
Instructor
Tony Gravley
Exterior searches can feel unpredictable. Wind, wildlife, vegetation, wide open space, all influencing odor behavior and your dog’s mindset. Learn how to confidently build a dog that hunts with purpose outside, not one that gets lost in the environment.
Trial Prep Program
Vehicle Search Mechanics: The Handler's Role Webinar
Instructor
Michele Ellertson
Once the dog understands how to confidently execute a vehicle search, the real finesse comes from the handler. This webinar dives into the human side of the team: how to support, read, and respond to a dog who is already patterned and fluent.
Dog Sport Skills
Broadened Horizons: Fun Skills Challenges for Well-Rounded Dogs Webinar
Instructor
Holly Bushard
Nose Work is fabulous, but what if there were more fun things to do with your dog? In this webinar, learn ways to become even more well-rounded, tapping into all sorts of fun activities that will deepen the bond and make life with your dog that much richer.
Trial Prep Program
Terrific Teamwork: Searches Built on Trust Webinar
Instructor
Adam Skandarani
Are you struggling at trial with disengagement, displacement, or discouragement? Strengthening your teammwork can be the key. Learn ways to do just that in this webinar.
Scent Work for Everyone
More Than Payment: Strategic Treat Delivery for Nose Work Dogs Webinar
Instructor
Michael McManus
Treat delivery is more than just paying your dog, it’s a powerful training tool that shapes confidence, independence, and search behavior. This webinar is designed to help handlers move from habitual reinforcement to thoughtful, intentional reinforcement choices.
Trial Prep
Train the Super Hero in Your Elite Dog with Metrics Webinar
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.