Once a solid foundation is established, teams can focus on developing the skills that support increasingly complex searches and growing independence.
Handling
Handlers play a critical role in search outcomes. Explore techniques for reading canine body language, maintaining productive search flow, providing appropriate support, and avoiding common handler errors that may unintentionally influence the dog. Learn when to intervene, when to trust the dog, and how to become a more effective search partner.
Stamina & Energy
Successful searching requires both physical and mental endurance for both dog and handler. This section examines the relationship between fitness, energy management, environmental stressors, and search performance. Participants will learn strategies for building stamina, maintaining motivation, and preventing fatigue during longer or more challenging search scenarios.
Technical Aspects
Develop the practical skills that support the successful scent work team through a variety of challenges. Topics will include environmental considerations, effective use of equipment, scent theory, building independence and exposing dogs to a variety of search challenges that prepare them for real-world situations.
ABOUT THIS WEBINAR SERIES
This three-part webinar series highlights the importance of a complete approach to Scent Work: odor is only one piece of the puzzle. The team’s success depends on strong foundations, clear communication, physical and mental readiness, and thoughtful training.
Teaching a dog to recognize and locate target odor is only one aspect of successful Scent Work. Successful search performance depends on many other factors that influence how dogs learn, work, and communicate with their handlers. This three-part series explores the essential skills that support every stage of a team's Scent Work journey, from foundational behaviors to advanced problem-solving and real-world applications.
Whether you are just beginning your Scent Work journey or striving for higher levels of success, involved in competition or enjoying the sport for recreation, this series will provide practical tools and strategies to help develop confident, capable and effective search teams.
By the end of this series, participants will have a deeper understanding of the many factors that contribute to successful Scent Work outcomes and a practical framework for building confident, motivated, and effective search teams beyond the hide.
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