Scent Work University Training Solutions

These are all of the online courses, seminars, webinars and eBooks offered through Scent Work University.

Regardless of where you are in your Scent Work training journey, we have an online dog training solutions for you.

Whether you are just starting out, looking to build more advanced skills or are preparing to trial, we can help! Be sure to check out our various Scent Work training course programs and webinars, you will be happy you did!

Scent Work University Training Solutions
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Trial Prep Program
Cause and Cure for False Alerts: Interior Searches Webinar
Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

Do you struggle with blind Interior searches? Find out why false alerts occur and possible training solutions in this webinar.
Common Issues
The Floor is Lava Webinar
Instructor: Kayla Dever and Samantha Winslow

Are slippery surfaces something your dog struggles with when tackling interior searches? Get solutions in this webinar!
Trial Prep Program
Blast Busters Webinar
Instructor: Holly Bushard

Are you struggling with your dog blasting off from the start line as if a rocket were strapped to them? Learn how to help our over-the-top dogs come off of the start-line focused on odor 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.
Trial Host Program
Hosting Scent Work Trials eBook
Instructor: Lori Timberlake

This eBook is written to help prospective trial hosts navigate the process of trial hosting for whatever organization they choose to host for.
Instructor Program
Instructors: Teaching and Training Scent Work Foundations Seminar
Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

Are you an instructor looking to start offering Scent Work classes? Perhaps you are currently teaching and looking to further evaluate or build upon your program? This seminar is for you! We will walk through the program we offer through Scent Work University to help you develop your own!
Trial Prep
Super Sniffers: Preparing for Detective, Elite & Summit Competition Seminar
Instructor: Laurel Scarioni

The top levels of scent competition require teams to possess a wide array of skills and apply them to varied search areas. This seminar can help you prepare!
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
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.
NACSW Program
NACSW: NW1 Trial Prep Course
Instructor: Lori Timberlake

You've passed your ORT in all three odors and now you are ready to tackle your first NW1. Get the skills you need with this course!
Advanced Topics Program
Training to Plan; Planning to Train Webinar
Instructor: Michael McManus

Being thoughtful trainers is something all Scent Work handlers should strive for. In this webinar, we discuss how to go about building a training plan with our dog.
Advanced Topics Program
Passive Alerts: How, Why and Possible Pitfalls Webinar
Instructor: Michael McManus

Many people want a trained final response on their Scent Work dog. In this webinar, Michael discusses what passive alerts really are, how you can go about training them and possible pitfalls to be aware of should you do so.
Trial Prep
Learning, and Moving On, From Trial Mishaps Webinar
Instructor: Dana Zinn

Let’s face it, most of us have had things not go perfectly in competition. Many times, the challenge is figuring out which were preventable, and which were anomalies. Learn common issues teams experience at trial and how to learn from them.
Trial Prep Program
It's What’s Inside that Counts: A Study of Interior Searches Webinar
Instructor: Dana Zinn

Interior searches can be tricky for many teams. Learn all the ins and outs, from hide placement to training and trialing Interiors with this webinar!
Trial Prep
Conquering Crack Hides Webinar
Instructor: Holly Bushard

Crack hides can be challenging. Learn tips and tricks on how to train for and tackle these hides in this webinar.
Cyber Scent Work
Prep for Success: CSW Advanced, Master and Expert Webinar
Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

In this webinar, learn how you can train to prepare to tackle and ace the Advanced, Master and Expert levels offered in the Traditonal Cyber Scent Work Program.
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.
Common Issues
Back to Foundations: Vehicles Webinar
Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

Vehicle searches can be challenging for dog and handler alike. Ensuring your foundation is solid is the key to success. Learn why and how to implement helpful foundation exercises with this webinar.
General Scent Work
Masterful Mazes Webinar
Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

Mazes can be an excellent tool in your Scent Work training toolbox! Learn the benefits of mazes, how you can leverage them and ideas to help inspire you to create your own in this webinar.
Trial Prep Program
Intentional Practice for the Extreme Webinar
Instructor: Vicky Lovejoy

Help your dog develop the skills they need to tackle a variety of searches regardless of what the search area throws at them. Great for trial-prep or simply taking your sniffing game to the next level.
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!
Trial Prep Program
Use the Wind Webinar
Instructor: Judith Guthrie

Learn how to design exercises that fully leverage airflow and wind in your Scent Work training sessions in this webinar.
Puppy Sniffing Program
Raising Your Scent Work Puppy Webinar
Instructor: Judith Guthrie

Start your Scent Work puppy off right and understand what it takes to make a competitive dog from puppyhood on up with this webinar.
Trial Prep Program
Pairing: Use to Prep for Trialing Webinar
Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

In preparing to tackle a trial, you are wondering how you can build your dog's enthusiasm and clarity for the game. Learn how to leverage pairing to do this and more in this webinar.
Trial Official Program
Trial Officials: Choosing Odor Puzzles Webinar
Instructor: Judith Guthrie

Trial officials can quite literally make or break a trial. One of the most crucial choices is which odor puzzles to offer. Judith will discuss ways trial officials can better make these choices.
NASDA Program
NASDA Upper-Level Lost Item Webinar
Instructor: Donna Morgan Murray

Getting prepared to tackle the upper-level of the Lost Item class in NASDA? Learn how to better prepare in this webinar.
AKC Scent Work
AKC: Handler Discrimination Course
Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

Help your dog learn to find an article with your odor on it, proof them from potential distractors and prepare for trial.
Common Issues
You Can Do It Pup: Building Focus Webinar
Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

When playing Scent Work with our dogs, we need them to be focused on the task at hand. But there are times, where they are seemingly distracted. "Butterfly!" Learn how to build your dog's focus in this webinar.
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!
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.
Handler Skills Program
Wait, Quit or Help Webinar
Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

When your dog is struggling with a search, you have three choices: wait them out, call it quits or step in to help. We discuss the pros and cons of each in this webinar.
Trial Prep
From Easily Frustrated to Joyful Searchers Webinar
Instructor: Vicky Lovejoy

High-arousal dogs can easily become frustrated and overwhelmed in their searches. Learn techniques in this webinar to help these dogs develop more resilience and focus.
Trial Official Program
Handbook for Scent Work Trial Officials eBook
Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

This eBook is written to provide general tips and guidelines for all Scent Work trial officials, regardless of the organization they may officiate for. Ways to avoid common pitfalls, as well as the dreaded trial official burnout, are covered as well.
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!
AKC Scent Work
Gettin' Ready to Trial AKC Excellent Webinar
Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

You and your dog are moving up the levels in AKC Scent Work and are getting ready to tackle an Excellent trial. Ensure you have the skills you need!
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!
Zoom Consultation
Scent Work Zoom Consultation: Judith Guthrie
Instructor: Judith Guthrie

Work with Judith one-on-one virtually to address your Scent Work training struggles and come up with creative solutions.
Live Webinar
On or Off Leash: Deciding Which Option is Right for the Moment Webinar
Date: December 4th at 4:30PM PT/5:30PM MT/6:30PM CT/7:30PM ET
Instructor: Kayla Dever and Samantha Winslow

Picture it: you're at the start line, ready to cue your dog to search, and a decision lies before you - should you go on or off leash? Learn how to make the best decision based upon the scenario in this webinar.
Live Webinar
Performance Redefined: Agility to Nosework Webinar
Date: October 24th at 3:00PM PT/4:00PM MT/5:00PM CT/6:00PM ET
Instructor: Vicky Lovejoy

Agility requires handler focus whereas Nosework demands an entirely different dynamic between dog and handler. In this webinar, learn how to help overcome these challenges and make for a smoother transition from agility to Nosework.
Cyber Scent Work
Let's Play: Pool Party Webinar
Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

Dogs are expected to solve a pooling odor puzzle in Interior, Exterior and Container searches in the Pool Party Game. In this webinar, learn ways to design practice searches to help your dog ace the Pool Party Game.
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