Decoding AKC Handler Discrimination and Buried Classes Virtual Event

Decoding AKC Handler Discrimination and Buried Classes Virtual Event

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  • Live Symposium: December 12th at 4:30PM PT/5:30PM MT/6:30PM CT/7:30PM ET
  • AKC Scent Work Program
  • Length: Length: 3 hours
  • Speakers: Anita Ambani, Holly Bushard, Judith Guthrie, Natalie McManus, Khara Schuetzner, Aleks Woodroffe
  • In-Depth Learning Experience
  • Recorded & On-Demand
  • Continual Access

When it comes to AKC Scent Work, the Handler Discrimination (HD) and Buried classes are two of the most challenging for many dog and handler teams. Learn why this is, common pitfalls to avoid, tips for success and much more with this exciting roundtable event!

We are thrilled to invite a stellar panel of AKC Scent Work Judges, instructors, trainers and competitors to share their insights and expertise with us regarding the HD and Buried classes.

SPEAKERS

Anita Ambani, Holly Bushard, Judith Guthrie, Natalie McManus, Khara Schuetzner, Aleks Woodroffe

EVENT ORGANIZATION

This event will be split into (2) 1.5 hour sections, each with a specific focus.

SECTION 1: UNIQUE CHALLENGES

FOCUS ONE: ODOR SPECIFICS

  • What makes HD and Buried unique from an odor perspective?
  • How does the odor behavior affect the challenge?
  • As a trial official, how do you design these classes?
  • What are some common misconceptions?
  • How do these misunderstanding affect teams' performances?
  • What should teams grasp about these classes?

FOCUS TWO: WHY TEAMS STRUGGLE

  • Why do dogs and handlers typically struggle in HD and Buried?
  • What does it look like when a dogs or handlers struggle?
  • How does this differ from the traditional odor classes?
  • Can issues in other classes also affect HD and Buried performance and vice versa?

SECTION 2: TRAINING AND TRIALING TIPS (1.5 HOURS)

FOCUS ONE: TRAINING

  • What are the common training pitfalls for teams to avoid?
  • What are some "musts" teams should do when training?
  • How do you incorporate distractors?
  • What are your recommended training exercises?

FOCUS TWO: TRIALING

  • What are the common trialing pitfalls for teams to avoid?
  • What should teams consider before competing?
  • What do you wish more teams did when competing in these classes?
  • How can teams be more strategic in HD and Buried?
  • What do you enjoy most about officiating and/or competing in these classes?

LIVE VIRTUAL EVENT

Join us on December 12th at 4:30PM PT/5:30PM MT/6:30PM CT/7:30PM ET for this live event where you may ask the panelists questions in real-time and receive free continual access to the replay.

VIRTUAL EVENT REPLAY

Cannot make the live virtual event? No worries! Order the replay and go through the material at your own pace. We fully edit all of our live virtual events, so the replay will be posted to the Scent Work University site by the end of the day on December 13th.

ENROLLMENT OPTIONS:

LIVE VIRTUAL SYMPOSIUM

Attend the live virtual symposium and have the opportunity to ask the speakers questions in real-time. Also, enjoy free continual access to the replay.

Includes:
- Ask speakers questions in real-time
- Free continual access to fully edited replay

VIRTUAL SYMPOSIUM REPLAY

Go through the virtual symposium material at your own pace, enjoy continual access and refer back to it as often as you like.

Includes:
- Continual access to seminar material

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