CEU Opportunities

Below are the online dog training courses, seminars and webinars that have been approved for CEUs through CCPDT, KPA and/or NACSW. View the course description for details on the CEUs offered.

CEU Opportunities
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    Trial Prep Program
    Cause and Cure for False Alerts: Container Searches Webinar
    Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

    Do you struggle with blind Container searches? Find out why false alerts occur and possible training solutions in this webinar.
    Common Issues
    Box Smashers Webinar
    Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

    Do you dread doing container searches with your dog since they love to smash the boxes? Learn some tips to counter this commonplace behavior in this webinar.
    Canine Body Behavior
    Canine Body Behavior and Scent Work for Handlers Webinar
    Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

    We oftentimes hear how "reading your dog" is essential in Scent Work, but we must hone our eye outside the context of our dogs working odor too!
    Proofing
    Find Your Hide - Proofing for Crittering Webinar
    Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

    We want our dogs to find their hides when doing Scent Work. Proofing is an important part of the puzzle. Proof them off critters and crittering in this webinar.
    Instructor Program
    The Mindful Scent Work Instructor Webinar
    Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

    Scent Work instructors are pivotal in helping their human clients be the trainers their dogs deserve. We'll cover ways instructors can ensure they are indeed cultivating mindful training practices in their Scent Work group classes and private sessions.
    Trial Prep Program
    Cause and Cure for False Alerts: Interior Searches Webinar
    Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

    Do you struggle with blind Interior searches? Find out why false alerts occur and possible training solutions in this webinar.
    Advanced Topics Program
    Finding the Dog's Motivation in Scent Work Webinar
    Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

    Our dogs MUST want to use their nose if we have any hope in being successful in Scent Work! Learn ways to identify what motivates your dog in this webinar.
    Common Issues
    Wait...Did You Find a Hide?! Webinar
    Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

    Does your dog buzz around the search area seemingly finding hides without telling you? Learn some solutions with this webinar.
    Common Issues
    What's the Issue: Vehicles Webinar
    Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

    Do you and your dog find Vehicle searches challenging and frustrating? Figuring out WHY will help you better devise a training solution. We discuss how you can do just that in this webinar.
    Instructor Program
    Canine Body Behavior and Scent Work for Instructors Webinar
    Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

    As Instructors, we must understand canine body behavior so that we may properly support and advocate for our canine clients.
    Trial Prep Program
    Pairing: Use to Prep for Trial Webinar
    Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

    In preparing to tackle a trial, you are wondering how you can build your dog's enthusiasm and clarity for the game. Learn how to leverage pairing to do this and more in this webinar.
    Foundation Sniffing Program
    Back to Foundations: Vehicles Webinar
    Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

    Vehicle searches can be challenging for dog and handler alike. Ensuring your foundation is solid is the key to success. Learn why and how to implement helpful foundation exercises with this webinar.
    Common Issues
    Conquering the Environment in Scent Work Webinar
    Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

    Does it feel as though it is you and your dog v. the environment in your searches? Learn how to better help your dog cope with what the environment throws at them.
    Proofing
    Find Your Hide - Proofing for Food and Toys Webinar
    Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

    We want our dogs to find their hides when doing Scent Work. Proofing is an important part of the puzzle. Proof them off food and toys in this webinar.
    Foundation Sniffing Program
    Back to Foundations: Containers Webinar
    Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

    We oftentimes hear the term, "go back to foundations" when it comes to training in Scent Work. Learn what this means, the benefits and how to go about it in this webinar.
    Proofing
    Find Your Hide - Proofing for Dog Odor Webinar
    Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

    Dianna L. Santos grants Scent Work University license to feature her courses, seminars and webinars on our online dog training platform. All of the content in this online webinar is created by, owned by, and the rights to the content, are reserved to Dianna L. Santos.
    Trial Prep Program
    Cause and Cure for False Alerts: Vehicle Searches Webinar
    Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

    Do you struggle with blind Vehicle searches? Find out why false alerts occur and possible training solutions in this webinar.
    Trial Prep Program
    Cause and Cure for False Alerts: Exterior Searches Webinar
    Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

    Do you struggle with blind Exterior searches? Find out why false alerts occur and possible training solutions in this webinar.
    Handler Skills Program
    Wait, Quit or Help Webinar
    Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

    When your dog is struggling with a search, you have three choices: wait them out, call it quits or step in to help. We discuss the pros and cons of each in this webinar.
    Foundation Sniffing Program
    Back to Foundations: Interiors Webinar
    Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

    Does your dog really understand how to tackle an interior search? Are their foundations solid? Learn how to tell and how to better leverage foundation Interior searches in this webinar.
    Common Issues
    What's the Issue: Containers Webinar
    Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

    Is your dog struggling with their Container searches? Learn how to identify potential causes and create a flexible training plan in this webinar.
    Trial Prep Program
    Scent Work for Reactive Dogs Webinar
    Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

    Scent Work is an amazing activity for all dogs, but especially for reactive dogs. Learn how you can ensure this activity is beneficial and safe for reactive dogs.
    Common Issues
    Go Find a New Hide, Please Webinar
    Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

    Does your dog get stuck a hide they already found? Learn why this happens and how to help them move on to find new hides.
    Live Webinar
    You Can Do It Pup: Building Independence Webinar
    Date: May 1st at 4:30PM PT/7:30PM ET
    Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

    Does your dog seemingly rely on you in their searches? Learn some techniques to help your dog be more independent, confident, resilient and tenacious in this webinar.
    Trial Prep Program
    Trial Prep for Sensitive Dogs Webinar
    Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

    Scent Work is a wonderful activity in that it can help sensitive dogs gain new confidence. Trialing may even be in these dog's future, however these events can be rather challenging environments for any dog to deal with, not to mention a sensitive dog!
    Trial Prep Program
    Trial Prep for Reactive Dogs Webinar
    Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

    Scent Work is a unique dog sport in that it is open to reactive dogs. However, a Scent Work trial can be rather challenging for reactive dogs...triggers abound! Learn a variety of exercises, routines and tips to help your reactive dog be more successful at a Scent Work trial with this webinar.
    Handler Skills Program
    Help: Why, When, How and the Aftermath Webinar
    Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

    The final installment for this 3-part series, we will take a deeper dive into the help handling option, when to use it and suggested follow-up training exercises to ensure your dog has the skills they need to be successful.
    Trial Prep Program
    Scent Work for Sensitive Dogs Webinar
    Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

    Sensitive dogs can greatly benefit from playing Scent Work. Learn how and what types of special considerations you should keep in mind when working with these dogs, in this webinar.
    Foundation Sniffing Program
    Back to Foundations: Exteriors Webinar
    Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

    It can be so easy to get swooped up into setting snazzy and flashy exterior searches but ensuring your dog has solid foundations is crucially important! Learn why and how to incorporate these foundation exercises into your routine with this webinar.
    Common Issues
    What's the Issue: Exteriors Webinar
    Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

    Are you and your dog struggling with Exterior searches and you do not know why?! In this webinar, we will outline ways you can assess the WHY and come up with the HOW in terms of a flexible training plan solution.
    Intro to Odor Program
    Hide Choices: Odor Vessels, Adhesives & More Webinar
    Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

    Are you overwhelmed by all the choices when it comes to odor vessels, adhesives and more when designing your searches? Learn the pros and cons for each in this webinar.
    Common Issues
    What's the Issue: Interiors Webinar
    Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

    You and your dog have an issue with Interiors, resulting in false alerts, a diminishing of the dog's motivation and a general sense of frustration. What is the root cause? How can you go about fixing it? Learn how to better identify both in this webinar.
    Proofing
    Find Your Hide - Proofing for Messy Odor Profile Webinar
    Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

    We want our dogs to find their hides when doing Scent Work. This demands clarity on our part! Learn how to be clearer using odor profile proofing in this webinar.
    Common Issues
    My Head Hurts: Dealing with Frustration Threshold in Scent Work Webinar
    Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

    Solving odor puzzles is hard! Many dogs will give up on challenging searches when they meet their frustration threshold. Learn how to help these dogs stick with the puzzle instead, even when their heads hurt.
    Live Webinar
    You Can Do It Pup: Building Efficiency Webinar
    Date: May 15th at 4:30PM PT/7:30PM ET
    Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

    When it comes to searching, one of our goals is for our dogs to be as efficient and effective as possible. Learn some exercises and approaches in this webinar to weave into your training sessions.
    Instructor Program
    Instructors: How to Help Teams Succeed Webinar
    Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

    As a Scent Work instructor, it is our job to ensure both our canine and human clients are as successful as possible. But what is the best way to achieve this?
    Foundation Sniffing Program
    Hunting for Primary: Tips and Tricks Webinar
    Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

    Learn some of the tips, tricks and common pitfalls to avoid if you choose to have your dog hunt for primary in this webinar.
    Live Webinar
    You Can Do It Pup: Building Focus Webinar
    Date: June 5th at 4:30PM PT/7:30PM ET
    Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

    When playing Scent Work with our dogs, we need them to be focused on the task at hand. But there are times, where they are seemingly distracted. "Butterfly!" Learn how to build your dog's focus in this webinar.
    Instructor Program
    Instructors: Assessing Your Program Webinar
    Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

    It can be challenging for Scent Work instructors to do a thorough and objective assessment of their program, curriculum and exercises. We will discuss how to do so in this webinar.
    Common Issues
    Conquer the Boogeyman in Your Searches Webinar
    Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

    Vertical spaces. Distractors, planned and unplanned. Huge search areas. Doing searches on-leash. Regardless of the boogeyman in your Scent Work training, we will discuss how you can confront and conquer it in this webinar!
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