Play It Up: Using Play in Scent Work Webinar

Play It Up: Using Play in Scent Work Webinar

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Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

General Scent Work

Length: 90 minutes

CEUS: Approved for 2 NACSW CEUS

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General Scent Work

Play It Up: Using Play in Scent Work Webinar Instructor Dianna L. Santos One objective for us as handlers is to have as many tools as possible in our toolbox. Play is one such powerful tool. Learn how to inject the concept of play within your searches, to keep the game fun and engaging for both you and your dog.

In Scent Work, our primary focus is having the dog find the hide. Simple enough! However, for this to work, the dog must want to do this. We cannot force our dogs to use their nose. If our dog determines the sniffy game is more similar to a boring chore than a joyful activity, they will opt out and we will be in big trouble!

What can we do?! Take tangible steps to ensure our dogs continue to view this as a fun and worthwhile game to play. The key phrase there is "game to play".

In this webinar, we will discuss ways we can inject play back into the sniffy game. Both with the types of exercises we design, how we approach our searches, evaluating our reward sequence and so much more.

Should You Take This Webinar

Are you playing Scent Work with your dog?

That is great! While many of us use food and treats to reward our dogs when they find a hide, there are LOTS of other ways we can be rewarding them as well. Ensure you are leveraging everything available to you to get the most bang for your buck.

Are you looking for ways to keep the game fun?

We NEED our dogs to LOVE this game, otherwise they will opt out. By mindfully injecting play into the process, we can bake in a fun element that will help even as exercises become more challenging and difficult.

Does your dog seem as though they are losing their flare for searching?

This is common. As dog and handler teams go up the levels, searches become more and more difficult. The dog needs to put forth more effort, physically and mentally, to solve odor puzzles. If we are not careful, the scales and tip in the wrong direction, causing the dog to determine the sniffy game is not such a great game after all. Some of the approaches discussed in this webinar can help alleviate this

You got me excited to try different approaches to training. You're clear, concise, and present the material thoroughly. I understood the concepts, and certain I could apply the techniques.

Linda M. Play It Up: Using Play in Scent Work Webinar

Enjoyed the games. Going to include a few in my training.

Deborah B. Play It Up: Using Play in Scent Work Webinar

Owner and Lead Instructor

Dianna L. Santos

The President of Online Dog Training, Inc. and Cyber Scent Work, Inc., Dianna is the Owner and Lead Instructor for Scent Work University. She is passionate about Scent Work and loves the benefits it awards dogs and handlers alike.

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