NACSW: Odor Recognition Prep (ORT) Course

NACSW: Odor Recognition Prep (ORT) Course

Title Student Enrollment Auditor Enrollment Watcher Enrollment

Instructor Lori Timberlake

Price

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Student Session: November 4th

NACSW Program

Length: 6 weeks

Effective Training Technique

Recorded & On-Demand

Continual Access

The ORT Prep class will mentally and physically prepare teams for NACSW™ Odor Recognition Tests. Some of the topics covered include preparing for the ORT, reading your dog, staying at source, searching independently, leash handling, proofing and putting it all together!

COURSE DETAILS

The Odor Recognition Test is your first step towards entering trials with NACSW™. In this 6-week online course we will cover how to best prepare yourself for the Odor Recognition Test. Not only will we cover what to expect at the ORT, but also how to train for it. Let’s get started!

PREREQUISITES

Team should be proficient on birch odor.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS ARE SAYING

"I feel prepared for an ORT. The instructor gave prompt and clear feedback and gave me the sense that my dog and I could succeed." - Vicki H.

SHOULD YOU TAKE THIS COURSE

Are you planning to enter a ORT trial?

Ensure you and your dog are ready for the challenge with the training and handling tips provided in this course.

COURSE OUTLINE

Introducing ORT Set-Up
Staying at Source and Reading Your Dog
Introduction to Closed Boxes
Leash Handling
Proofing
Putting it All Together

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
20-25 containers (cardboard, plastic or metals - at least the size of a shoe box)
Odor kit that includes: Birch and Anise, several hide vessels (tins, tubes, straws) and way to secure your hides (Museum Putty, Glue Dots, etc.)

NACSW Program Instructor

Lori Timberlake

The owner of Do Over Dog Training, Lori is an approved trial and official for several Scent Work competition organizations, hosts many trials and events every year and is an accomplished competitor in her own right!

LEARN MORE

All of the content in this online course is created by, owned by, and the rights to the content, are reserved to Lori Timberlake. This content has been licensed to Scent Work University to be featured on the site.

ENROLLMENT OPTIONS

STUDENT ENROLLMENT

An intensive learning experience, you will submit weekly homework and video assignments to the instructor to review and provide feedback on.

Includes:

- Full access to all course materials.
- Access to Student Facebook Group.
- Submit homework and videos.
- Detailed review from instructor.

AUDITOR ENROLLMENT

Enhanced option allowing for 1 video review and questions answered without the pressure of submitting weekly homework or videos.

Includes:

- Full access to all course materials.
- Go through the material at your own pace.
- May have 1 video reviewed by instructor.
- Email support from instructor.

WATCHER ENROLLMENT

Basic access option which grants the greatest level of flexibility. Go through the material at your own pace and add video reviews when needed.

Includes:

- Self-taught option.
- Full access to all course materials.
- May add video reviews for a fee.
- May add email support for a fee.