Be Prepared...For Detective! Course

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Student Session: January 5th

AKC Scent Work Program and Trial Prep Program

Length: 6 weeks

Effective Training Technique

Recorded & On-Demand

Continual Access

Pairs well with

AKC Scent Work Program

Be Prepared...For Detective! Course Instructor Judith Guthrie Currently competing in, about to take the plunge or are just intrigued by the mysterious AKC Detective class? Then this online 6-week class is for you!

Currently competing in, about to take the plunge or are just intrigued by the mysterious AKC Detective class? Then this online 6-week class is for you!

The AKC Detective class is not only the highest level of competition AKC Scent Work offers, it is also an incredible challenge for dog and handler teams. In this course, we will breakdown how you can best prepare yourself, your dog, and your team to tackle this challenge head-on with all the confidence and knowledge you need to succeed.

Over the duration of this course, we will cover how to figure out your team’s best strategies and plans, we’ll breakdown the different types of odor puzzles you will commonly see at an AKC Detective class, and work on developing useful skills to help your team succeed in meeting and conquering this challenge.

Prerequisites

None

Should You Take This Webinar

Are you planning on competing in AKC Scent Work?

Have a better understanding of what tackling an AKC Detective class entails, what you and your dog will need to do to succeed and come up with a customized training plan and strategy that will help YOUR team.

Are you planning on competing in another Scent Work venue?

Many of the concepts and principles covered in this course can be successfully applied toward any of the Scent Work competition organizations.

Are you an instructor?

Ensure you are providing your own students the skills and tools they need to meet the incredibly difficult challenge of mastering the AKC Detective class.

Course Outline

What is the AKC Detective Class
What Skills Will You Need?
How to Come Up With a Plan
Planning, Assessing, Pivoting - Rinse and Repeat!

What You Will Need

your dog
flat or martingale collar
back-clip harness (optional)
6'-8' leash
10-15' long line
LOTS of small, non-crumbly treats that YOUR dog finds rewarding

Scent Work Instructor

Judith Guthrie

A professional detection dog trainer, handler who is also an approved Scent Work trial official with AKC Scent Work and USCSS, Judith brings the breadth of knowledge an perspective sought after by many Scent Work handler teams.

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