We are honored to host a superb panel of professionals who will share their insights and suggestions during this roundtable on how we can improve Scent Work trials.
There are realities of Scent Work trials across all competition organizations. Better understanding the perspective of trial hosts, trial officials and accomplished competitors can help the community put in place helpful suggestions to further improve these events. This virtual symposium is designed to achieve just that!
TOPICS COVERED
What is working at Scent Work trials right now:
- trial official perspective
- trial host perspective
- trial competitor perspective
What is NOT working at Scent Work trials right now:
- trial official perspective
- trial host perspective
- trial competitor perspective
Suggestions for how we can improve Scent Work trials including but not limited to:
- Ways trial officials can improve their design of searches, maintain the integrity of search and the importance of shadowing and continued education.
- How trial hosts can select locations, logistical considerations and ways to support trial staff, volunteers and competitors.
- Suggestions for how trial competitors can better prepare their dogs, themselves and practice good sportsmanship.
SPEAKERS
Holly Bushard, Kayla Dever, Michele Ellertson, Tony Gravley, Michael McManus and Lori Timberlake.
LENGTH
3 hours
CEUS
This virtual symposium has been approved by 2 NACSW CEUs.
WHAT OUR CLIENTS ARE SAYING
"I most enjoyed my pleasant surprise at how fun it was to listen to this. Every presenter gave different insights and left me with many new thoughts. I just enjoyed it so much more than I thought I would. Cheers to swu for providing this amazing group." Ann H.
"It was like having coffee or drinks with all of them chatting about trials, so that part was a lot of fun. It was nice to see that we have the same concerns and enjoy the same things as competiors, trial hosts, volunteers, judges and co's. Thank you for always giving us material to learn!" Terri G.
"Honest opinions and feedback from the panel about what can be improved on all sides of the fence. Reminding me as I get ready to trial this weekend in NACSW NW2 for the 4rh time, it is about having fun with my dog. Not about the ribbon." April L.
"As I was telling a friend, the atmosphere was like listening in on a conversation made up of people enthusiastic about the topic but not combative (It was polite which is refreshing these days!) I agreed with many of the emphases (parking lot, videos, waitlists), etc. I am somewhat familiar with AKC Scent Work through my students (my dogs and I are not good candidates for the chaos) -- I think I will stick with NACSW as the structure is better for me" Judy A.
