Online Scent Work Courses

Work with our talented instructors to achieve your Scent Work training goals, regardless of where you are in your sniffing journey.

Our online courses are a combination of helpful narration, video examples and downloadable handouts. We offer three unique enrollment options for you to choose from that will fit every need and schedule.

Enjoy continual access once you enroll. Go through the material as often as you like and when it works best for you.

Online Scent Work Courses
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    Foundation Sniffing Program
    Introduction to Scent Work Course
    Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

    Teach your dog how fun the game of Scent Work really is by using the K9 Nose Work® training method hunting for primary.
    Intro to Odor Program
    Introducing Birch Course
    Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

    It's officially time to show your dog how to hunt for a target odor and love doing it in Container and Interior search elements.
    Puppy Sniffing Program
    Puppy Scent Work Course
    Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

    This course will introduce your puppy to the fun and puppy-friendly game of Scent Work, all while prompting them to solve container and interior odor puzzles.
    Foundation Sniffing Program
    Perfect Patterns: Vehicles Course
    Instructor: Michael McManus

    This is a comprehensive course for anyone interested in learning how to train vehicle searches for nosework competitions or enrichment.
    NACSW Program
    NACSW: NW3 Trial Prep Course
    Instructor: Lori Timberlake

    While NW3 trials have a reputation for being intimidating, you and your dog will be ready and prepared with this course.
    Foundation Sniffing Program
    Exteriors and Vehicles with Primary Course
    Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

    Using the K9 Nose Work® training method, we will introduce your dog to two of the hardest search elements!
    AKC Scent Work Program
    AKC Scent Work: Masters Trial Prep Course
    Instructor: Judith Guthrie

    Are you looking for ways to be more confident when tackling the AKC Scent Work Masters classes? Then this course is for you!
    Advanced Topics Program
    Skill Building for Elevated Hides Course
    Instructor: Lori Timberlake

    Learn how to practice for variety of elevated hide odor problems to ensure you're ready for the upper levels of competition!
    NACSW Program
    NACSW: NW2 Trial Prep Course
    Instructor: Lori Timberlake

    You and your dog will be ready to tackle your NW2 and feel confident doing so with the provided training and handling tips.
    AKC Scent Work Program
    AKC: Working Water Hides Course
    Instructor: Natalie McManus

    Get your dog familiar with working water hides to prepare for the upper level AKC Buried classes.
    NACSW Program
    NACSW: Odor Recognition Prep (ORT) Course
    Instructor: Lori Timberlake

    You are officially ready to start your NACSW trialing journey. Find out how to ace your ORT test with this course.
    Handler Skills Program
    Leash Handling Skills Course
    Instructor: Laurel Scarioni

    Do you dread doing searches that are on-leash? You won't after taking this course!
    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!
    Intro to Odor Program
    Exteriors and Vehicles with Birch Course
    Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

    Your dog will learn to tackle two of the hardest search elements as they hunt for Birch.
    NACSW Program
    NACSW: NW1 Trial Prep Course
    Instructor: Lori Timberlake

    You've passed your ORT in all three odors and now you are ready to tackle your first NW1. Get the skills you need with this course!
    USCSS Program
    USCSS: Hide Placement for Trial Course
    Instructor: Michelle Doram

    Gain a better understanding on how to place hides in your practice sessions with the same techniques trial officials use.
    Foundation Sniffing Program
    Advanced Skills with Primary Course
    Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

    Get ready to teach your dog advanced exercises, even some they would potentially see at trial, all by using primary alone!
    AKC Scent Work Program
    AKC Scent Work: Novice Level Trial Prep Course
    Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

    You are considering entering an AKC Scent Work Novice trial - how exciting! Take this course to ensure both you and your dog are ready!
    Foundation Sniffing Program
    Leveraging Containers for Life Course
    Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

    Did you know that you can introduce a whole array of odor puzzles and challenges simply using containers? We will do just that in this course!
    AKC Scent Work Program
    AKC: Handler Discrimination Course
    Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

    Help your dog learn to find an article with your odor on it, proof them from potential distractors and prepare for trial.
    Foundation Sniffing Program
    Interiors and Field Trips with Primary Course
    Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

    Have your dog tackle more advanced interior and field trip searches using the K9 Nose Work® training method.
    Advanced Topics Program
    Building Speed in Scent Work Course
    Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

    While every dog is an individual with a unique way of hunting, each can improve their efficiency and speed while searching.
    Short Video
    Quick Intro to Scent Work
    Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

    Are you intrigued by Scent Work and want to try out an exercise RIGHT NOW? Well then, this video is for you.
    Intro to Odor Program
    Introducing Anise Course
    Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

    Your dog loves finding Birch, now it's time to add another target odor into the mix!
    AKC Scent Work Program
    AKC Scent Work: Excellent Level Trial Prep Course
    Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

    You've earned your Advanced-level title and are eyeing Excellent. Ensure you and your dog are ready by taking this course.
    Handler Skills Program
    Reading Your Dog Course
    Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

    One of the most crucial skills you can have as a handler is being able to properly read your dog.
    Advanced Topics Program
    Only Odor Proofing Course
    Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

    Do you dread working in certain search elements? Think your dog will get distracted, stop hunting or mark?
    Advanced Topics Program
    Now What Do I Do?! How to Build Your Dream Team Course
    Instructor: Judith Guthrie

    Diagnose your searches, come up with plan and have the answers to the "when, why and how's" of building YOUR dream Scent Work team!
    NACSW Program
    All-Level NACSW™ Trial Prep Course
    Instructor: Lori Timberlake

    Getting ready to trial is about more than simply running blind hides. Consider the entire trial picture and properly prepare with this course.
    Advanced Topics Program
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    Scent Study Buddy: Month One
    Instructor: Natalie McManus

    A monthly online coaching program with featured topics to help guide your Scent Work training for tailored results.
    Advanced Topics Program
    Building Independence in Scent Work Course
    Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

    Your dog is the one with the nose and they have to know to trust it and not cue solely off you! So, let's work on building independent hunting!
    Advanced Topics Program
    Building Endurance in Scent Work Course
    Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

    Scent Work can be exhausting! Learn how to build your dog's searching, and overall, endurance.
    Intro to Odor Program
    Interiors and Field Trips with Birch Course
    Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

    Teach your dog to tackle more advanced interior and field trip searches as they hunt for Birch.
    Puppy Sniffing Program
    Puppy Sniffing Indoor Adventures Course
    Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

    Your puppy has finished the Puppy Scent Work course and did great...now what? Tackle some super fun interior searches and field trip searches, that's what!
    Puppy Sniffing Program
    Puppy Sniffing Games Course
    Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

    Introduce your puppy to some advanced puzzles that will help serve them later should you be interested in competition or just playing for fun.
    Puppy Sniffing Program
    Puppy Sniffing Outdoor Adventures Course
    Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

    Now that your puppy understands what the sniffing game is all about, it is time to up the ante by having them solve exterior and vehicle odor puzzles and searches.
    Advanced Topics Program
    Handler's Choice
    Instructor: Natalie McManus

    You set the curriculum and decide what you will work on to meet your Scent Work training goals.
    AKC Scent Work Program
    AKC Scent Work: Advanced Level Trial Prep Course
    Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

    You and your dog have earned your AKC Novice-level title and are ready to tackle the Advanced-level classes. We will help you get ready with this course.
    Foundation Sniffing Program
    Exteriors and Field Trips with Primary Course
    Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

    Further build your dog's confidence and have them tackle field trip exterior searches with this course!
    USCSS Program
    USCSS: It's Game Time! Trial Prep Course
    Instructor: Judith Guthrie

    You are interested in tackling the Game Classes offered by USCSS, but where to begin?! Learn how to set yourself, your dog and your team up for success with this course.
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