BUILDING INDEPENDENCE IN SCENT WORK COURSE
Scent Work is one of the few dog sports where the dog must take the lead. After all, they are the one with the amazing sense of smell! For many of our dogs, it is scary or unnerving to the take the reins as it were. Oftentimes, it is even harder for handlers to give up a level of control! We will address both of these concerns head-on! We will help your dog to develop a level of independence and confidence while helping you know the difference between hindering v. helping.
Dianna L. Santos
COURSE DETAILS
Dogs must showcase a certain level of confidence and independence to be successful in Scent Work. The ability to work independently, make decisions and not simply cue off the handler is of paramount importance.
In this 6-week course, we will go over a variety of exercises designed to help your dog develop the confidence and independence they need. These exercises will also help you as handler have a better understanding of when you should step back and let your dog work, or when you may need to step in help.
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 hunting for at least 1 target odor (Birch, Anise and/or Clove). However, dogs working solely on primary are also welcome!
COURSE OUTLINE
Trusting the Dog
Reading the Dog v. Leading the Dog
Independent Searches
What About Patterns?
When to Step In v. When to Push
Test Your Progress
SHOULD YOU TAKE THIS COURSE?
Do you find your dog regularly looking to you for help during their searches? With this course we will outline how you can help your dog rely more on their amazing sense of smell to solve their odor puzzles. This will shift you into a more supportive role, as opposed to doing it for them!
Online Scent Work Course
Length: 6 weeks
Recorded & On-Demand
Continual Access
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.
