Trial Hosts - AKC Scent Work – Scent Work University

Trial Hosts - AKC Scent Work

Are you involved in hosting AKC Scent Work trials? It is a huge undertaking to put on a trial that offers an excellent experience for competitors, trial officials and most importantly, the dogs. We have curated these resources to help trial hosts succeed.

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Hosting an AKC Trial: Practical Guidance Beyond the Rulebook - Part 1 Webinar Date August 26th at 5:30PM PT / 8:30PM ET (6:30PM MT / 7:30PM CT) Instructor Jenny Hamilton Are you part of a new club looking for guidance in hosting an AKC Scent Work trial? Perhaps you hosted a trial recently and feel it could be improved? Great, this webinar series is for you! In part one, we will discuss what to consider before your event is even finalized. This includes your trial committee, roles to fill, demographic considerations, budgeting and much more.

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Hosting an AKC Trial: Practical Guidance Beyond the Rulebook - Part 2 Webinar Date September 3rd at 5:30PM PT / 8:30PM ET (6:30PM MT / 7:30PM CT) Instructor Jenny Hamilton In this second webinar, we will delve into the process of submitting your event application to AKC, including a comprehensive discussion on selecting a venue, determining the number of judges and entries your venue can accommodate.

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Hosting an AKC Trial: Practical Guidance Beyond the Rulebook - Part 3 Webinar Date October 1st at 5:30PM PT / 8:30PM ET (6:30PM MT / 7:30PM CT) Instructor Jenny Hamilton In this third webinar, we will concentrate on the execution of your trial event. This will involve integrating all the previously discussed elements and developing a plan to support both internal and external customers.

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Trial Hosting for AKC Scent Work Trials Part 1: Planning and Preparation Webinar Instructor Anita Ambani Hosting an AKC Scent Work trial is not an easy feat! If you're a brand new club wanting to host a trial, a club hosting for the very first time, or even an experienced trial host but want tricks and tips to improve planning and preparation, this webinar is for you.

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Trial Hosting for AKC Scent Work Trials Part 2: Trial Weekend Execution A to Z Webinar Instructor Anita Ambani Hosting an AKC Scent Work trial is not an easy feat! If you're a brand new club wanting to host a trial, a club hosting for the very first time, or even an experienced trial host but want tricks and tips to improve on everything from set up to tear down and anything in between, this webinar is for you.

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Improving Scent Work Trials for Everyone Virtual Event Instructor Holly Bushard, Kayla Dever, Michele Ellertson, Tony Gravley, Michael McManus and Lori Timberlake In this roundtable, our panel of speakers discuss what works at Scent Work trials right now, potential pain points and issues, common pitfalls and actionable suggestions helpful for trial hosts, trial officials and competitors alike.

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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.

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Trial Hosts: Top Ten Must-Do Things Webinar Instructor Dianna L. Santos Thinking of hosting a Scent Work trial? Great! In this webinar, we go over the top 10 must-do things trial hosts need to be mindful of and do to be successful.

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