Meet Anita Ambani

The owner of The Scholary ScentZ, LLC, Anita is driven and passionate about all things Scent Work! An approved trial official with various venues, Anita helps in promoting all things Scent Work in everything she does.

ACCOLADES

CNWI
NACSW CO
AKC Scent Work Judge
C-WAGS Scent Judge
NACSW ORT Judge
Owner The Scholarly ScentZ, LLC

Bio

Anita Ambani is a Certified Nose Work Instructor (CNWI) and Certifying Official with the National Association of Canine Scent Work (NACSW), as well as a licensed scent work judge for AKC, NACSW, and C-WAGS.

Her journey into dog sports began with her first dog, Zuri, exploring Trick Dog, Agility, and Rally Obedience before discovering Nose Work in 2017. Originally introduced as a way to build Zuri's confidence and help her overcome fear reactivity, Nose Work quickly became far more than a training exercise—it became a passion for both dog and handler. Together, they entered the competitive scent work world in 2019, competing across multiple organizations. Along the way, Zuri became the first—and currently highest-titled—Bolognese in the sport. Today, as Zuri enjoys the transition into retirement, the pair continue working toward her remaining AKC Elite titles while also enjoying the opportunity to revisit the lower levels simply for fun.

With her second dog, Figment, Anita found herself on a very different journey. Figment's sensitivity and "big feelings" required a thoughtful training approach, leading Anita to combine Nose Work with confidence-building exercises through Project Poodle. That foundation allowed the team to begin competing in scent work in 2023, and they continue to work their way through the upper levels of NACSW and AKC while pursuing AKC Elite titles.

Inspired by the transformative impact Nose Work had on both of her dogs, Anita is passionate about helping other teams discover the same confidence, partnership, and joy. Through The Scholarly ScentZ, LLC in Ohio, she teaches K9 Nose Work classes for dogs and handlers of all experience levels, hosts seminars, volunteers extensively within the sport, and is dedicated to giving back to the community that has given so much to her.

CONTACT ANITA

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LEARN WITH ANITA

Below you will find the online courses, seminars, webinars, eBooks, video reviews and private video consultation services Anita offers through Scent Work University.

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Trial Prep Program

Judge's View Virtual Event Instructor Anita Ambani, Bill Gaskins, Judith Guthrie, Michelle Munson, Caroline Oldham, Aleks Woodroffe Wouldn't it be nice to know what the Judge sees? What works. What doesn't. Trends they notice over a course of judging several teams over a variety of events. We will discuss this and more in this exciting virtual event!

AKC Scent Work

Decoding AKC Handler Discrimination and Buried Classes Virtual Event Instructor Anita Ambani, Holly Bushard, Judith Guthrie, Natalie McManus, Khara Schuetzner, Aleks Woodroffe Are you struggling with the handler discrimination or buried classes when you enter AKC Scent Work trials? This virtual event is for you! Our panelists will discuss why these classes are challenging, common pitfalls and tips for success.

AKC Scent Work

Instructors: How Best to Prep AKC Scent Work Clients Virtual Event Instructor Anita Ambani, Holly Bushard, Tony Gravley, Judith Guthrie, Natalie McManus, Khara Schuetzner Both instructors and clients will benefit from this exciting roundtable. Our panelists will discuss ways instructors can best help their client prepare to succeed in the various levels of AKC Scent Work trials.

Scent Work Skills

How Would You Train It: Vol 2 Virtual Event Instructor Anita Ambani, Holly Bushard, Kayla Dever, Judith Guthrie, Jill Kovacevich, Michael McManus Hear from our experienced panel of speakers on how they would tackle three distinct scenarios. The discussion will include potential training solutions, ways to determine if progress was being made, whether modifications were warranted, which ones and why and so much more.

Trial Prep

Scent Work Toolbox: Choosing the Best Tool Virtual Event Instructor Anita Ambani, Holly Bushard, Judith Guthrie, Jill Kovacevich, Michael McManus, Khara Schuetzner There are countless tools when it comes to training and trialing in Scent Work. In this virtual event, our panelists will discuss which tool would be used in when, what their thought process is, how to tell if a given tool or approach is working, what adjustments may need to be made and when to change tact.

Trial Prep Program

Coach's View: Common Issues and How to Help a Team on Trial Day Virtual Event Instructor Anita Ambani, Tony Gravley, Judith Guthrie and Michael McManus Learn some of the common pressing issues teams experience at trial and how instructors provide the coaching and support on trial day to get them through.

Instructor Program

Coach's View: How to be a Better Coach Virtual Event Instructor Anita Ambani, Michael McManus, Khara Schuetzner Teaching group dog training classes or providing private consultations stand in stark contrast to coaching clients who are competing at trial. This is especially true when trying to support a team on trial day. Learn from our panelists how to bolster your coaching skills with this exciting roundtable event.

Trial Host 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.

Trial Host 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.

Live Webinar

The Trial Starts in the Parking Lot Webinar Date October 7th at 4:30PM PT / 7:30PM ET (5:30PM MT / 6:30PM CT) Instructor Anita Ambani The parking lot is where trial day begins. In this webinar, we'll discuss on trial-day etiquette across NACSW, AKC, CPE, C-WAGS, and more. We'll go beyond the "don'ts" and focus on the training skills that create confident, considerate teams, from arrival to departure. Because the best competitors don't just train for the search, they train for the entire trial day.

New Puppy

Making the Leap: Introducing a Puppy as a Second Dog Webinar Instructor Anita Ambani In this webinar, we will walk through ways to keep the peace and meet the needs of your older dog and puppy as you introduce and integrate a new puppy into your lives and household.

AKC Scent Work

Getting Started: AKC Virtual Scent Work Test (VSWT) Titling Program Webinar Instructor Anita Ambani If you're starting out in the sport and was curious to learn about this program, interested in how to prepare for each of the levels, or having some struggles with the searches and looking to be successful searching for a treat, ball, or toy, this webinar is for you.