Now What Do I Do?!

• Online course you may access anywhere

• High-quality dog training instruction

INSTRUCTOR:

Judith Guthrie

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:

Is your dream to have a true partnership with your dog? To truly be a team? Are you always questioning what you should be doing? Do you know your responsibilities and your dog’s responsibilities? Do you know when, why, and how you should be fulfilling these responsibilities?

Do you want a more independent dog? Or a dog who listens to your suggestions? Do you feel like you cannot have both?

Do you have a disconnect or problem in your searches and cannot figure out how to fix it?

Are you frustrated with everyone telling you to do different things, pulling you apart and making you question every decision?!

This 6-week online course is designed to give you some solutions!

ENROLLMENT OPTIONS:

Enrollment options explained here.

COURSE DETAILS

Using diagnostics of your searches, you will learn how to figure out when, if and how you should be supporting your dog and yourself to become the best team possible.

Learn how to better breakdown and evaluate you searches, how to make a plan and then know when you should help, how you should help, and most importantly when NOT helping is the most support you can give!

IMPORTANT: This course is suitable for all levels from puppies on primary to seasoned competition dogs. All exercises can be modified for the appropriate level. Expect to join in and be part of the discussion!

SHOULD YOU TAKE THIS COURSE?

You've trained in Scent Work for a bit...but are uncertain what to do next...If that describes you, then you are in the right place! In this couse, you will learn how to evaluate where you and your dog are right now, how to come up with realistic goals, outline a training plan, implement that plan, pivot and adjust as necessary and most importantly, better appreciate the entirety of your Scent Work training, trialing and playing journey.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED FOR THIS COURSE

• your dog

• flat or martingale collar

• back-clip harness (optional)

• 6'-8' leash

• 10-15' long line

• if your dog is on primary: LOTS of small, non-crumbly treats that YOUR dog finds rewarding and/or a high-value toy your dog LOVES!

• if your dog is on odor: scented q-tips (Birch, Anise, Clove) inside odor vessels (tins, tubes, straws) and way to secure your hides (Museum Putty, Glue Dots, etc.)

COURSE OUTLINE

• Assess Where You and Your Dog Are Now

• Mindful Training Goal Setting

• Designing Training Plans

• Implement, Assess and Pivot

• Common Pitfalls to Avoid

• Making Plans Going Forward

INSTRUCTOR NAME:

Judith Guthrie

Scent Work Instructor

SHORT BIO:

A professional detection dog trainer, handler who is also an approved Scent Work trial official with AKC Scent Work and USCSS, Judith brings the breadth of knowledge an perspective sought after by many Scent Work handler teams.