NOTE: Course material will be posted weekly starting on April 3rd.
You've heard about United States Canine Scent Sports and are ready to take the plunge with your dog! But are you both ready for all the Novice level classes have to offer? You will 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 Novice 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 scented cotton swabs
- odor vessels
- putty or GlueDots
- LOTS of small, non-crumbly treats that YOUR dog finds rewarding
COURSE OUTLINE
- Explanation of the Novice 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 Novice-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 Novice level classes into your own program to further prepare your teams in fun and engaging ways.
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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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