Once our dogs have grasped the concept of the sniffy game, it is time to start proofing them!
Proofing is testing our dog's understanding of the game. Can they confidently work through distractors, cope with nervous handler tendencies, tackle novel search areas and more?
These resources will outline ways you can incorporate mindful proofing exercises and approaches into your Scent Work training program.
Squirrel! Distractor Training Webinar
Instructor
Judith Guthrie
Do you feel as though distractors in your searches are your worst nemesis? Learn how to better train for distractors, both artificial and those "in the wild", set your dog up for success and more in with this webinar!
Common Issues
Conquer the Boogeyman in Your Searches Webinar
Instructor
Dianna L. Santos
Vertical spaces. Distractors, planned and unplanned. Huge search areas. Doing searches on-leash. Regardless of the boogeyman in your Scent Work training, we will discuss how you can confront and conquer it in this webinar!
Advanced Topics Program
Proofing v. Trick Questions eBook
Instructor
Dianna L. Santos
In this eBook we will highlight the stark difference between thoughtful and mindful proofing exercises and trick questions, the latter which may confuse, demotivate or frustrate the dog. Additionally, we will provide sample proofing exercises you may do with your dog.
Proofing
Find Your Hide - Proofing for Food and Toys Webinar
Instructor
Dianna L. Santos
The most common planned distractors found within Scent Work search areas are food and toy distractors. Proofing our dogs off these distractors is a key element to any training program. Learn how to do just that in this webinar.
Proofing
Intelligent Disobedience...SAY WHAT?!?!? Webinar
Instructor
Judith Guthrie
Ever heard of intelligent disobedience? Want to know what it is? How to implement it? Why you may need it?
Proofing
Don't Take Me Personally: Tips for Handler Proofing Webinar
Instructor
Judith Guthrie
In this webinar, we will talk about what handler proofing is, when to use it, when you might not want to use it, and discuss some strategies for how to start teaching this vital skill.
Proofing
Only Odor Proofing Course
Instructor
Dianna L. Santos
Proofing is an essential element for any Scent Work training program. However, we must have an understanding of what we are proofing against, as it so much more than simply food and toy distractors! Take a deep dive into proofing with this course and learn how to devise a custom approach for your pup!
Proofing
Find Your Hide - Proofing for Crittering Webinar
Instructor
Dianna L. Santos
Does crittering in your searches get you down? It is understandable, critters are super interesting to our dogs! Learn how you to help them value finding their target hides more than the potential critter activity within their search areas.
Proofing
Find Your Hide - Proofing for Messy Odor Profile Webinar
Instructor
Dianna L. Santos
Our goal is for our dogs to go into a space and locate all of the hides...but do they REALLY know that they are hunting for? Providing clarity should be a cornerstone of our training program. Learn how to provide this clarity in this webinar.
Proofing
Find Your Hide - Proofing for Dog Odor Webinar
Instructor
Dianna L. Santos
Do you dread it when there is a possibility of dog odor in your search area? Does it seem as though your dog become obsessed and forgets about hunting for target odor? This webinar is for you!
