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.

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PET DOG U COURSES
Online Scent Work Courses
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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 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.
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.
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.
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!
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 (food or toys) alone!
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.
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!
Intro to Odor Program
Introducing Clove Course
Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

Train your dog to hunt for Clove in all four search elements while also prepping for trial.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
Intro to Odor Program
Combo Odors Course
Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

Introduce your dog to the concept of combo odors, or "cocktail hides", in all four search elements with this course!
Intro to Odor Program
Exteriors and Field Trips with Birch Course
Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

Help your dog tackle more advanced exterior searches and field trips 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!
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!
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.
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.
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
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.
NACSW Program
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.
NACSW Program
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.
NACSW Program
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.
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.
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.
AKC Scent Work
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!
AKC Scent Work Program
AKC Scent Work: Advanced 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.
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.
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!
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!
Trial Prep
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!
Odor Theory
Are Smoke Machines Required Webinar
Instructor: Judith Guthrie

You know certain elements will affect your search. But how can you tell what those elements are doing? Learn about a variety of different tools, techniques, methods, and exercises designed to empower you to make the most supportive decisions possible for you and your team during your searches with this webinar.
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.
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