TIPS FROM FELLOW TRIAL OFFICIALS
In this exciting event, our talented panel of speakers will share their expertise when it comes to officiating AKC Scent Work trials at the Novice and Advanced levels. They will share insights helpful for their fellow trial officials, including how to create level-appropriate challenges for these two levels, setting "Yes" zones, scoring a run, sharing tips for success, common pitfalls to avoid and much more.
While beneficial for trial officials, this event is also designed to help handlers and competitors. Better grasping the in-depth thought process trial official put into designing their trial searches means handlers and competitors can create more effective practice searches when training.
PANEL OF SPEAKERS
Holly Bushard, Ana Cilursu, Tony Gravley, Judith Guthrie, Laurel Scarioni, Khara Schuetzner
TOPICS COVERED
- What is being tested in the Novice and Advanced levels
- Tips for setting level-appropriate hides for the Novice and Advanced levels
- What is inappropriate to offer in the Novice and Advanced levels
- Considerations when setting "Yes" zones
- Listening the demo dog
- Tips for officiating and scoring the Novice and Advanced levels
- Common pitfalls for officials to avoid in the Novice and Advanced levels
- General tips for success for officials in the Novice and Advanced levels
- Evaluate and discuss potential search areas
WHAT OUR CLIENTS ARE SAYING
"The willingness of the group to share" Valarie G.
"Very informative and thought provoking. To hear that the Judges want to see you succeed. And to hear thought train of each judge aand their perspectives." Michael T.
"I am new to AKC sw. I am struggling with my NW2 and decided to do some AKC trials to help with my timing. I love them. As matter of fact, the interior cat room search Kara talked about, we came in 1st place last weekend! We also earned the High In Trial title that day. We now have two legs in Advanced and are still getting placements. Kara is a great judge and I have been to two of her NACSW trials. I love hearing from all the panelist. Tony is great, he tells it like it is. Thank you!" April L.
