With softer dogs, we need to build them up and make them feel strong, powerful and to believe that they can indeed successfully play the sniffing game. It’s a labor of patience and love to instill in these dogs the fire! But done carefully, and slowly over time, the lower drive dog can believe in themselves as much as you believe in them! We do this through low-pressure games designed to make good dogs bad!
Should You Take This Webinar
Do you have a low-drive or more sensitive dog? Learn some ways you can help your dog grow in confidence so they can more successfully play the Scent Work game.
Are you a Scent Work instructor? Gain some insights of approaches you may want to implement in your own program.
What Our Clients Are Saying
It was spot on. She is the first person to explain low drive and what to do. Her insight into body language of the dog.
Lori Y. Games for Low-Drive Dogs Webinar
It was good with games I plan on using in training my experienced nosework dog and my pup. I liked the video with examples.
Doreen H. Games for Low-Drive Dogs Webinar
The suggestion to motivate your dog. I like the visual tin. I am not into pairing, but will do treat tosses. I would take another class by her.
Marietta M. Games for Low-Drive Dog Webinar
It really helped me recognize the types of behaviors my dog exhibits during searches that show she is overwhelmed that contribute to her low drive. It also gave me tools to work on supporting her to help build motivation.
Leah M. Games for Low-Drive Dogs Webinar
I love Michelle's energy, video examples, and especially examples of "going too far". As a CNWI I really needed this webinar to be able help my students with low-drive dogs and to remind us all that behaviors are communication. I love the idea of taking the time outside of NW to figure out what brings a dog joy!
Jenifer W. Games for Low-Drive Dogs Webinar
I could have listened to Michelle for another hour! lol So much great information! I appreciated her building the background information for what a low drive vs high drive dog are in comparison to one another. Loved the easy to understand explanations and videos showing the games with various dogs. I so appreciated how she demonstrated moving to far with the box and visible tin. Then how to correct.
Venita L. Games for Low-Drive Dogs Webinar
Very well done. Examples for how to engage a low drive dog.
Carol R. Games for Low-Drive Dogs Webinar
Scent Work Instructor
Michele Ellertson
The proud owner of The Dogs PACE, an approved Certifying Official with NACSW and instructor with over 20+ years of experience, Michele brings a great deal to the table in terms of helping teams reach their Scent Work training goals.
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We are committed to offering outstanding learning opportunities that will benefit both you and your dog as you embark on your sniffing journey.