Only Odor Proofing Course

Once our dogs understand the concept of the Scent Work game and they have their foundation skills cemented, our next step is to ensure the dog is only interested in odor. This means setting up proofing exercises that are designed to stretch the dog without setting them up to fail or posing trick questions to them. We will do just that in this 6-week course.

Course Details

Especially when we are interested in competition, we need our dog to ignore or quickly work through potential distractions. These can be planned parts of the search areas, or outside distractions that no one planned for!

In this course, we will be covering some fun ways we can design engaging games that proof our dog's ability to stay focused on the task at-hand, without setting them up to fail, diminishing their drive or enthusiasm for the game or posing trick questions to them. Fun will be had!

Meet Your Instructor

Dianna L. Santos

Owner and Lead Instructor

CPDT-KA
KPA-CTP
CNWI
AKC Scent Work Judge
USCSS Judge and CSD
AKC CGC Evaluator
C.L.A.S.S. Evaluator and Instructor

Should I Take This Course?

Have you been struggling with distractors up to this point? This course will help you design customized training solutions to help you and your dog.

Are you interested in competing in Scent Work trials? As you go up the levels you and your dog will encounter both planned, and unplanned, distractors. Taking this course will help you both be better prepared.

Prerequisites

Dog must be solid on at least Birch and Anise.

What You Will Need for This Course

your dog
flat or martingale collar
back-clip harness (optional)
6'-8' leash
10'-15' long line
LOTS of high-value and smelly treats
crate or area you can stage your dog in while setting up your searches
minimum of 10 boxes of various sizes (good excuse to shop at Amazon!)
minimum of 10 novel containers (Tupperware containers, purses, bag, etc.)
earthquake putty or GlueDots
q-tips
Birch ("Sweet Birch" aka Betula Lenta)
Anise ("Aniseed" aka Pimpinella Anisum)
Clove ("Clove Bud" aka Eugenia Caryophylatta)
minimum of 10 tins with holes

Course Outline

Types of Distractors
Proofing v. Trick Questions
Odor Is Better!
Non-Food Distractors
Audio and Visual Distractors
People as Distractors
Keeping It Fun

We're Privileged to Share This Course With You!

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STUDENT ENROLLMENT
Virtual equivalent to in-person group classes. Submit videos of your homework assignments and work directly with an online instructor.

Includes:

Full access to all course materials

Full access to Student FB Group

Submit homework and videos

Detailed review from instructor
$230.00
Session Starts Feb. 8th
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AUDITOR ENROLLMENT
Enhanced option allowing for 1 video review and questions answered without the pressure of submitting weekly homework or videos.

Includes:

Full access to all course materials

May have 1 video reviewed

Email support from instructor

Go through the material at your pace
$160.00
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WATCHER ENROLLMENT
Basic access option which grants the greatest level of flexibility. Go through the material at your pace and add video reviews when needed.

Includes:

Self-taught option

Full access to all course materials

May add video reviews for a fee

May add email support for a fee
$95.00
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