BUILDING DISTANCE IN SCENT WORK COURSE
To be as effective as possible when hunting, our dogs will oftentimes need to work away from us. Yet, being able to work a distance away from the handler may be a challenging skill for some dogs. In this course, we will help your dog develop the comfort and confidence to work away from you!
Dianna L. Santos
COURSE DETAILS
Odor is incredibly complex and our dogs need as much space as possible to work out these odor puzzles. Granting them this extra space will accommodate sudden changes in direction and speed our dogs may do while searching. However, these types of movement will not be as easy when we are right next to, or worst still on top of, our dogs.
Some Scent Work competition organizations have recognized the value of having a dog work away from the handler. As such, they offer specific classes that focus on this one skill!
In this course, we will outline fun and engaging exercises designed to help our dog increase the distance in which they can confidently work away from us.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
your dog
flat or martingale collar
back-clip harness (optional)
6'-8' leash
10'-15' long line
LOTS of high-value and smelly treats
crate or area you can stage your dog in while setting up your searches
minimum of 10 boxes of various sizes (good excuse to shop at Amazon!)
minimum of 10 novel containers (Tupperware containers, purses, bag, etc.)
earthquake putty or GlueDots
q-tips
Birch ("Sweet Birch" aka Betula Lenta)
Anise ("Aniseed" aka Pimpinella Anisum)
Clove ("Clove Bud" aka Eugenia Caryophylatta)
minimum of 10 tins with holes
IMPORTANT
Ideally, your dog is familiar with hunting for at least 1 novel target odor (Birch, Anise and/or Clove).
However, dogs who are hunting for primary alone are also welcome!
COURSE OUTLINE
Baseline Assessments
Building Distance While Maintaining Criteria
Is There Such a Thing as Too Far?
Test Your Progress
SHOULD YOU TAKE THIS COURSE?
Does your dog currently need to work very closely to you? We will outline a variety of fun and engaging exercises for you to try that will help build yoru dog's overall confidence, that will benefit them in every aspect of their lives!
Are you interested in competing in Scent Work? There are a number of trialing organizations which offer specific classes devoting on testing your dog's ability to work away from you. With this course, you and your dog will be ready!
Online Scent Work Course
Length: 6 weeks
Recorded & On-Demand
Continual Access
STUDENT ENROLLMENT
AUDITOR ENROLLMENT
WATCHER ENROLLMENT
Course features:
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Effective training methods.
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Convenient virtual learning.
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Accessible on all devices.
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Mobile.
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Tablet.
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Laptop.
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Desktop.
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Access material at any time.​
WE ARE PRIVILEGED TO OFFER THIS COURSE
Scent Work University is fortunate to have Dianna grant us license to feature her courses, seminars and webinars on our online dog training platform. All of the content in this offering is created by, owned by, and the rights to the content, are reserved to Dianna L. Santos.
