During this final installment of this webinar series, Ana brings everything together to form a comprehensive framework for long-term success including practical applications and Scent Work training plans.
Practical Applications
Learn how foundational and developmental skills translate into everyday training and real search situations. Through case studies, scenarios, and problem-solving exercises, participants will learn how to identify strengths and weaknesses within their own teams and make effective adjustments.
Training Plans
A successful Scent Work team isn't built by chance. Learn how to create structured, goal-oriented training plans that support steady progress while maintaining motivation and confidence. Participants will leave with practical strategies for evaluating performance, tracking development, setting realistic goals, and designing training sessions that produce lasting results.
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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