Name: Building Independence in Scent Work Course
Brand: Scent Work University
SKU: BuildingIndependenceStudent
Price: 230.0 USD
Availability: InStock

Building Independence in Scent Work Course

$230.00

Title

Student Enrollment

Student Enrollment with 2 Dogs

Student Enrollment with 3 Dogs

Auditor Enrollment

Watcher Enrollment

Instructor

Dianna L. Santos

High-quality dog training instruction

Access materials no matter where you live

Continual access - no deadlines or cut-off dates

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Scent Work is one of the few dog sports where the dog must take the lead. After all, they are the one with the amazing sense of smell! For many of our dogs, it is scary or unnerving to the take the reins as it were. Oftentimes, it is even harder for handlers to give up a level of control! We will address both of these concerns head-on! We will help your dog to develop a level of independence and confidence while helping you know the difference between hindering v. helping.

Course Details

Dogs must showcase a certain level of confidence and independence to be successful in Scent Work. The ability to work independently, make decisions and not simply cue off the handler is of paramount importance.

In this 6-week course, we will go over a variety of exercises designed to help your dog develop the confidence and independence they need. These exercises will also help you as handler have a better understanding of when you should step back and let your dog work, or when you may need to step in help.

Should I Take This Course?

Do you find your dog regularly looking to you for help during their searches? With this course we will outline how you can help your dog rely more on their amazing sense of smell to solve their odor puzzles. This will shift you into a more supportive role, as opposed to doing it for them!

Prerequisites

Ideally, your dog is familiar hunting for at least 1 target odor (Birch, Anise and/or Clove). However, dogs working solely on primary are also welcome!

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

Trusting the Dog
Reading the Dog v. Leading the Dog
Independent Searches
What About Patterns?
When to Step In v. When to Push
Test Your Progress

What Our Clients Have to Say

"I really liked how it provided a frame work to help you assess your training and look for areas to improve. Excellent resource for problem solving" - Cliff E.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS ARE SAYING

Probably sound like a broken record, but its easy to follow, makes me (and therefore my dog) enthusiastic, go at my own pace.
David L.
Introducing Birch Course

What did you enjoy about this course? Took me out of my comfort zone. Making me keep training logs. Teaching me to break down behaviors. That is huge because all I ever see is what I need to work on.
Kathleen V.
Now What Do I Do?! Course

I liked the pace of the course, how the material was presented and most importantly all of the wonderful feedback. I think the at-home learning experience was far better, due to the enormous amount of feedback (and encouragement!) that we would not get as much of in a live class.
Denise M.
Introduction to Scent Work Course

The explanation followed by the videos to show the skill or skills. That was helpful. The feedback on my videos was also helpful. The practices each week- gold!
Pat G.
NW3 Trial Prep Course

This was the most amazing and insightful seminar I have ever attended on Odor movement and hide placement. WOW! Thank you so very much
Ava H.
Hide Placement and Odor Movement Seminar