Introduction to Scent Work Course

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Foundation Sniffing Program

Length: 6 weeks

Effective Training Technique

Recorded & On-Demand

Continual Access

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Foundation

Introduction to Scent Work Course Instructor Dianna L. Santos Teach your dog how fun the game of Scent Work really is by using the K9 Nose Work® training method hunting for primary.

Does your dog love to sniff? Are you looking for a way to work them out mentally and physically with an activity that is still easy for you to do and fits into your busy schedule? Do you need something to help build your dog's confidence or curb unwanted behaviors stemming from boredom? Great! Then the Introduction to Scent Work course is for you!

Course Details

In this 6-week online course, we will be covering the basic concepts of Scent Work as an activity, how to get started, what foundation skills are crucial for a team to succeed in the sport all while instilling ways to ensure the game remains fun for all involved. Throughout this course, we will be utilizing the K9 Nose Work® training methodology, where the dog will hunt for primary, aka treats, to introduce them to the concept of the game.

Using this approach works for a large swath of dogs, and handlers, and can ensure the activity remains fun and engaging. Not only will this ensure a foundation to help your dog succeed in NACSW™ trials, it will also be beneficial when competing in other Scent Work competition organizations as well.

When you enroll in the Introduction to Scent Work course, you will also receive free access to the Comprehensive Scent Work Glossary.

Is Your Dog Ready to Hunt for Birch?

Check out our Introducing Birch course.

Course Outline

The Introduction to Scent Work course is designed to provide the same exact learning experience we provided to our in-person group dog training classes in a virtual format. Same great quality with more flexibility and convenience!

Here is a quick breakdown of the types of topics that will be covered each week:

Getting Started in Scent Work: Hunting for Primary (Food or Toys)
Assessing and Building Confidence
Introducing Elevated Hides
Broadening the Search
Introducing Interior Searches
Putting It All Together

What You Will Need

your dog
collar (flat or martingale)
harness (back-clip) (optional)
leash (6'-8')
long line (10'-15')
treats (high-value and smelly)
crate or area dog can wait while you set-up your searches
boxes (minimum of 10 boxes of various sizes) (good excuse to shop at Amazon!)
plastic lid (from a yogurt or similar container)
earthquake putty or GlueDots

Should You Take This Course

Do you have a dog who needs a job?

If your dog is bouncing off the walls and no amount of fetch does the trick, then this course can be they what you were looking for! Work them out mentally, let them do some problem solving without breaking the bank or needing another 40 hours added to the week!

Do you have a dog that has retired from another dog sport?

Perhaps you and your dog loved agility, but now they are getting up in years and arthritis is starting to kick in. Scent Work is a perfect choice to continue honing the relationship you built over all these years, and still allowing your dog to be a star.

Are you interested in competing?

A solid foundation is key. Whether you want to compete in a NACSW™ trial down the road, or with AKC, UKC, USCSS, PSD, C-WAGS or SDDA, the principles covered in this course will get you started right!

Are you already competing, but have noticed a drop-off in your dog's enthusiasm?

This course can help reignite your dog's love for the game and fill in holes that may exist in their foundation understanding.

Do you have a shy or fearful dog?

Scent Work can help build your dog's overall confidence, which can help improve their behavior overall. You will be amazed at the transformation this activity can cause!

Do you have a reactive dog?

Scent Work is used in behavior modification programs to give dogs a proper outlet, to allow them to tap into an innate instinct, use their brains and provide physical stimulation. All of that to say, Scent Work can help improve the quality of your reactive dog's life and improve their overall behavior.

Do you just want to do something fun with your dog?

Scent Work is where it is at! Easy. Fun. Engaging. Simple. No burdensome or heavy equipment to buy. No need to stress about the amount of time it takes. 5-15 minutes a day, two or three times a week. That's it.

Is your dog ready to hunt for target odor hides? In this course, the dogs will only be hunting for primary (aka food or toys). To train your dog to hunt for target odor hides, check out the Introducing Birch course.

Are you enrolled in the NACSW Instructor Certification Program? Enrolling and completing the Student version of this course fulfills the Intro to Nose Work requirement!

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My goal at the time of enrolling in the course was to increase the confidence in my little dog Siena and I thought that sniffing and searching could be a fun way for her because she enjoys this kind of activities (hide and search, find it etc.) Clearly I was not wrong, we learned how to increase confidence and exploration; I’ve learned to read my little Siena better. The course is very well explained and the videos great! I loved the course!

Ivonne A. Introduction to Scent Work Course

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All of it. I loved how you broke down assignments by week, I loved the print outs, I loved the teaching videos (you have a great voice) and I loved your videos with the dog working the exercises. Well done!

Shelley K. Introduction to Scent Work Course

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Beyond expectations - very clear and easy to achieve each step. Love the flow of the videos and consistency in expectations for how info is presented.

Shannon N. Introduction to Scent Work Course

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It was great to learn about scent and ways to encourage my dog to get involv

Vanya E. Introduction to Scent Work Course

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Lessons broken down into easily digestible info. clear learning goals. exercises easy to follow dog; human set up for success. :)

Alex M. Introduction to Scent Work Course

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Great into course. I appreciate that you have this available since it is so hard to get into such courses in my area during times I can attend. Convenient!

Kiem S. Introduction to Scent Work Course

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The pace was great, not too fast for the dog but not boring for the human. And I really love your enthousiasm!

Charlotte Z. Introduction to Scent Work Course

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I love how you broke down all the steps and gave handouts with pictures. Very helpful. Explained things in detail and the WHY of what you did.

Deborah T. Introduction to Scent Work Course

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Your polished voice and delivery...better than some newspersons. You have gift of delivery that does not get in the way of the content.

Jacqueline F. Introduction to Scent Work Course

Owner and Lead Instructor

Dianna L. Santos

The President of Online Dog Training, Inc. and Cyber Scent Work, Inc., Dianna is the Owner and Lead Instructor for Scent Work University. She is passionate about Scent Work and loves the benefits it awards dogs and handlers alike.

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