Reactive Dog Program

Scent Work is one of the few dog sports which is open to reactive dogs. Sniffing can be a wonderful way to expand the world for these dogs, granting them a safe mental and physical outlet all while deepening and nurturing the relationship they have with their handler.

The resources featured in this program focus on helping reactive dogs safely and successfully play this game, whether that be for fun, in virtual trials or in-person trialing situations.

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Trial Prep Program

Influence of Dog's Reactivity on their Scent Work Training and Trialing Webinar Instructor Sue Sternberg Can a dog’s temperament qualities influence their performance at a Scent Work trial? Does a dog’s reactivity with other dogs affect their distractibility during searches? Sue will discuss this and more in this webinar!

Reactive Dogs

Click to Calm: Turning Fear and Frustration Into Focus Through Positive Reinforcement Webinar Instructor Emma Parsons Does your dog struggle with fear or reactivity? Learn how to utilize the principles from the Click to Calm methodology to reduce stress, teach alternative behaviors, and build emotional stability in dogs with this webinar.

General Trial Prep

Control Unleashed and Scent Work: Crazy Calm Start Lines Webinar Instructor Adam Skandarani Learn how you can leverage Control Unleashed to help your dog better cope with their emotions, the environment and be better able to tackle their search.

Trial Prep Program

The Varied Needs of Different Breeds Webinar Instructor Holly Bushard Are you struggling with obtaining consistent results with all your dogs? What has worked for Fido is not working for Spot! Then this webinar is for you! Holly will focus on some of the joys and challenges of playing Scent Work with every dog in the house!

Trial Prep Program

Trial Prep for Reactive Dogs Webinar Instructor Dianna L. Santos Scent Work is a unique dog sport in that it is open to reactive dogs. However, a Scent Work trial can be rather challenging for reactive dogs...triggers abound! Learn a variety of exercises, routines and tips to help your reactive dog be more successful at a Scent Work trial with this webinar.

Trial Prep Program

Scent Work for Reactive Dogs Webinar Instructor Dianna L. Santos Scent Work is an amazing activity for all dogs, but especially for reactive dogs. Learn how you can ensure this activity is beneficial and safe for reactive dogs.

Reactive Dogs

Stress-Free Learning and Trialing with a Reactive Dog Webinar Instructor Christina Young In this webinar, Christina will discuss and illustrate strategies and games to help you and your dog navigate the challenges of taking a reactive dog to a Scent Work class or trial.

Trial Prep Program

Trial Prep for Sensitive Dogs Webinar Instructor Dianna L. Santos Scent Work is a wonderful activity in that it can help sensitive dogs gain new confidence. Trialing may even be in these dog's future, however these events can be rather challenging environments for any dog to deal with, not to mention a sensitive dog!

Instructor Program

Canine Body Behavior and Scent Work for Instructors Webinar Instructor Dianna L. Santos As Instructors, we must understand canine body behavior so that we may properly support and advocate for our canine clients.

Trial Official

Canine Body Behavior and Scent Work for Trial Officials Webinar Instructor Dianna L. Santos Trial official are the eyes and ears of a Scent Work trial and must be able to properly read canine body behavior to ensure they are setting everyone up for success.

Canine Body Behavior

Canine Body Behavior and Scent Work for Handlers Webinar Instructor Dianna L. Santos We oftentimes hear how "reading your dog" is essential in Scent Work, but we must hone our eye outside the context of our dogs working odor too!

Canine Behavior

Advanced Behavioral Applications and Success Stories Webinar Instructor Nancy Reyes Capstone session of the series. See advanced strategies in action through real cases—what was tried, what worked, and how to repeat those wins with your own dog or program.

Handler Skills Program

The Handler's Role: Managing Behavioral Challenges Webinar Instructor Nancy Reyes In this second entry for this three-part webinar series, learn practical, in-the-moment strategies to manage reactivity, anxiety, distractions, and movement/sensory challenges so searches stay safe, smooth, and productive.

Foundation

Foundations: Behavior and the Scenting Brain Webinar Instructor Nancy Reyes The first entry in a three part series, this webinar explains how sniffing directly influences the brain and emotional state, helping dogs regulate arousal, reduce stress, and stay engaged—so your setups and training choices support both learning and emotional balance.

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