Supporting v Interfering: Becoming a Better Handler in Scent Work Webinar

Supporting v Interfering: Becoming a Better Handler in Scent Work Webinar

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Live Webinar: June 25th at 4:30PM PT / 7:30PM ET (5:30PM MT / 6:30PM CT)

Webinar Replay: Replay will be posted by the end of the day on June 26th.

Instructor: Khara Schuetzner

Trial Prep Program, Scent Work for Everyone, and Handler Skills

Length: 90 minutes

CEUS: Approved for 2 NACSW CEUs

Continual Access - No Deadlines, Cut-off or Expiration Dates

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Supporting v Interfering: Becoming a Better Handler in Scent Work Webinar Date June 25th at 4:30PM PT / 7:30PM ET (5:30PM MT / 6:30PM CT) Instructor Khara Schuetzner The goal in Scent Work is to achieve teamwork, where the dog drives the search with its superior nose, while the handler manages logistics, reads body language, and tries to stay neutral enough to avoid cueing or pressuring the dog. Learn how to find the balance between supporting and interfering with this webinar.

In this insightful webinar, participants will explore the critical difference between supportive handling (helping your dog succeed independently) and interfering (unintentionally hindering the dog’s natural scenting ability).

The core message is clear: Scent work is a dog-led activity, and the handler’s primary role is to provide safety, space, and calm guidance without becoming a distraction or crutch.

Unfortunately, handlers often cause more problems than they realize through subtle actions. Instead, the goal is to create true teamwork, where the dog drives the search with their superior nose, while the handler manages logistics, reads body language, attempting to stay neutral and avoid cueing or pressuring the dog. However, there are times the dog asks for help. It is these moments when the handler must know how to assist without over-taking the search.

This webinar will explore the different ways of supporting vs. interfering with our dog’s search.

Should You Take This Webinar

Are you training or trialing in Scent Work? Learning how to find the right balance between supporting or interfering within the search is key.

Are you a Scent Work instructor? Garner some ideas that you can incorporate into your own training program to help your canine and human clients.

Scent Work Instructor

Khara Schuetzner

A professional cadaver dog handler, certified dog trainer, approved Scent Work trial official and accomplished competitor, Khara is an excellent and sought-after instructor when it comes to all things Scent Work!

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

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