NOTE: Course material will be posted weekly starting on May 8th.
You've earned your Novice level title through USCSS and are pumped to head into Intermediate. But are you and your dog ready? You be after taking this course!
In this 6-week course, you will learn how to properly prepare both yourself and your dog to tackle the Intermediate level classes at USCSS trials for all the search elements: Interior, Exterior, Container and Vehicle. You will cement your understanding of various skills and concepts designed to properly prepare you for this level and build a solid foundation needed throughout your entire sniffing journey.
LENGTH
6 weeks
INSTRUCTOR
Judith Guthrie
WHAT YOU WILL NEED FOR THIS COURSE
- your dog
- flat or martingale collar
- back-clip harness (optional)
- 6'-8' leash
- 10-15' long line
- Birch and Anise scented cotton swabs
- odor vessels
- putty or GlueDots
- LOTS of small, non-crumbly treats that YOUR dog finds rewarding
COURSE OUTLINE
- Explanation of the Intermediate level requirements
- Breakdown for each search element (Interior, Exterior, Vehicle and Container)
- Tips for succeeding at trial
SHOULD YOU TAKE THIS COURSE
Are you preparing to trial with USCSS? See how you can ensure both your dog, yourself and your team are ready to tackle a Intermediate-level trial head-on and still have fun!
Are you a Scent Work instructor? Garner ideas on how you can incorporate these concepts of preparing for the USCSS Intermediate level classes into your own program to further prepare your teams in fun and engaging ways.
WE ARE PRIVILEGED TO OFFER THIS COURSE
Scent Work University is fortunate to have Judith grant us license to feature her courses, seminars and webinars on our online dog training platform. All of the content in this offering is created by, owned by, and the rights to the content, are reserved to Judith Guthrie.
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