Search Element Skils - Webinars – Scent Work University

Search Element Skils - Webinars

As we are playing Scent Work with our dogs we will introduce them to a variety of search elements, each of which have their own special features and considerations.

These webinars are focused on helping our dogs be successful in each of the search elements.

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The Dog-Driven Container: The Why and The How Webinar Instructor Michele Ellertson Learn how to train a dog-driven pattern as a way for the dog to find success and not frustration when tackling their container searches.

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Vehicle Search Mechanics: The Handler's Role Webinar Instructor Michele Ellertson Once the dog understands how to confidently execute a vehicle search, the real finesse comes from the handler. This webinar dives into the human side of the team: how to support, read, and respond to a dog who is already patterned and fluent.

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All About the Box; A Detailed Look at Container Searches Webinar Instructor Dana Zinn Containers have proven to be one of the most challenging elements in nose work for many teams. Find out why and how you may be more successful in this detailed webinar.

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The Dog-Driven Vehicle: The Why and How Webinar Instructor Michele Ellertson Are you finding your dog is having a lack-luster response to searching vehicles? Learn how to build your dog's eagerness and determination to tackle their vehicle searches by making them dog-driven patterns in this webinar.

AKC Scent Work Program

Beat the Buried Blues! Webinar Instructor Holly Bushard Has the AKC Scent Work Buried element got you down? Explore solutions to common problems and break down training concepts to increase your consistent reliability in competition. Let's prove how fun Buried can be.

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All About the Box: Part 2 Webinar Instructor Dana Zinn In this webinar, Dana returns to discuss why container searches can vex so many teams, including discussing distractors and how to take the guesswork when tackling this search element.

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Cause and Cure for False Alerts: Container Searches Webinar Instructor Dianna L. Santos Do you struggle with blind Container searches? Find out why false alerts occur and possible training solutions in this webinar.

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Beyond Dog Driven Container Search Webinar Instructor Michele Ellertson You’ve mastered the dog-driven container search and made it through NW1, NW2 and NW3 but find yourself a bit lost when it comes to large container searches in elite and upper levels? Maybe the containers were scattered in your last trial and your dog-driven pattern fell apart? This webinar is for you!

Common Issues

Back to Foundations: Containers Webinar Instructor Dianna L. Santos We oftentimes hear the term, "go back to foundations" when it comes to training in Scent Work. Learn what this means, the benefits and how to go about it regarding our cotnainer searches in this webinar.

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Cause and Cure for False Alerts: Buried Hides Webinar Instructor Dianna L. Santos Do you struggle in the AKC Buried Class, calling false alerts left and right!? Find out why and ways to work on it in this webinar.

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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.

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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!

Common Issues

Back to Foundations: Exteriors Webinar Instructor Dianna L. Santos It can be so easy to get swooped up into setting snazzy and flashy exterior searches but ensuring your dog has solid foundations is crucially important! Learn why and how to incorporate these foundation exercises into your routine with this webinar.

Common Issues

What's the Issue: Vehicles Webinar Instructor Dianna L. Santos Do you and your dog find Vehicle searches challenging and frustrating? Figuring out WHY will help you better devise a training solution. We discuss how you can do just that in this webinar.

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.

Common Issues

Back to Foundations: Interiors Webinar Instructor Dianna L. Santos Does your dog really understand how to tackle an interior search? Are their foundations solid? Learn how to tell and how to better leverage foundation Interior searches in this webinar.

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Cause and Cure for False Alerts: Exterior Searches Webinar Instructor Dianna L. Santos Do you struggle with blind Exterior searches? Find out why false alerts occur and possible training solutions in this webinar.

Common Issues

What's the Issue: Exteriors Webinar Instructor Dianna L. Santos Are you and your dog struggling with Exterior searches and you do not know why?! In this webinar, we will outline ways you can assess the WHY and come up with the HOW in terms of a flexible training plan solution.

Common Issues

What's the Issue: Interiors Webinar Instructor Dianna L. Santos You and your dog have an issue with Interiors, resulting in false alerts, a diminishing of the dog's motivation and a general sense of frustration. What is the root cause? How can you go about fixing it? Learn how to better identify both in this webinar.

Trial Prep Program

Cause and Cure for False Alerts: Vehicle Searches Webinar Instructor Dianna L. Santos Do you struggle with blind Vehicle searches? Find out why false alerts occur and possible training solutions in this webinar.

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Cause and Cure for False Alerts: Handler Discrimination Webinar Instructor Dianna L. Santos Are you calling false alerts when tackling the AKC Handler Discrimination class? Find out why and what to work on to avoid those false alerts in this webinar.

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