Trial Official Program

Being an official at a Scent Work trial is not for the faint of heart! Scent Work trials are notoriously chaotic behind-the-scenes, with a myriad of moving pieces to keep track of to ensure the machine moves along somewhat smoothly.

Trial officials are a crucial part of this enterprise. The resources in this program are designed to assist trial officials be the best they possibly be, as they help more dog and handler teams have a blast playing the sniffing game!

Trial Official Program
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    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.
    Trial Official Program
    So, You Want to be a Trial Official Webinar
    Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

    Firstly, thank you for wanting to give back to the community by becoming a trial official! In this webinar, we will discuss what trial officials are expected to do and how rigorous and demanding the role can truly be.
    Trial Official Program
    Hide Placement and Odor Movement Seminar
    Instructor: Laurel Scarioni

    Understanding how odor moves can improve your skills as a handler and trainer and is something all trial officials must understand and use to their advantage when designing searches.
    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.
    Trial Official Program
    Canine Body Behavior and Scent Work for Trial Officials Webinar
    Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

    Trial official are the eyes and ears of a Scent Work trial and must be able to properly read canine body behavior to ensure they are setting everyone up for success.
    Live Webinar
    Officiating Right: How to be the Best Scent Work Trial Official Webinar
    Instructor: Judith Guthrie

    Officiating a Scent Work trial is a big responsibility. Learn how to ensure the best experience possible for all involved in this webinar.
    Trial Officials Program
    Trial Officials: Assessing the Search Area Webinar
    Instructor: Judith Guthrie

    When designing a search area, it is essential to first assess the space and determine if meets the need for the given class, level and association. Learn how to assess search areas 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.
    Live Webinar
    Time Management for Trial Officials Webinar
    Date: March 20th at 4:30PM PST/7:30PM EST
    Instructor: Judith Guthrie

    Staying on-task and on-time are essential skills for every Scent Work trial official to master. In this webinar, Judith will outline ways Scent Work trial officials can practice good time management at a trial.
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