This is the first in a series of classes designed to build and stretch your team's skills in the sport of Nosework. In these classes, we will explore different exercises that will strengthen our dogs' abilities to get to odor efficiently and effectively... and have fun doing it!
These classes can be taken in any order and are a perfect augment to any training curriculum.
Each week we will do several exercises related to a specific theme... each theme is targeted at a specific skill...
In Series 1 we will explore...
... Do you REALLY work corners? Corners occur in more than just 4 areas of a room. Some corners are mild and some jut out into the search area. Get in deep and don't miss those hides!
... How often do you age your hides? Aged hides present special unique challenges that are compounded by the search area characteristics.
... Containers are one of the most dreaded elements in a Nosework trial. Hone your dog's scenting skills as well as your handling.
... Not all search areas are flat! Work with scent theory to understand the effects of elevation on scent and search behavior.
... The closer you are to your dog, the more influence you exert. This is the Proximity of Influence. Use Distance Drills to enhance independent searching behavior.
... Inaccessibles are inaccessible on a spectrum. Some inaccessible hides are quite inaccessible. Build your dog's confidence in driving to get to odor.
Registration
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Available for the October 2018 session as a prerequisite purchase - lectures only.
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Dogs should be able to work multiple hides and non-box containers. See you in class!
Sample Lecture
Testimonials
A sampling of what prior students have said about this course ...
This class has been a great breakdown of some trouble spots that can occur in scent sports, as well as a great look at dog and odor behavior. Stacy has been an enthusiast and knowledgeable guide through each problem. Molly B
Great course Stacy. You give me lots of ideas for training set-ups. It's also so good for me as a judge to watch competition teams working as you don't have the freedom to touch things and move them around to help your dogs reach the odor, you have a strict time limit, and you have to be so careful in the way you reward the dogs. Very impressive!
Thanks for the fun challenges! We had a blast and are looking forward to vehicles and exteriors. :-)
Thanks for all your help! This has been a great experience. I learned a lot and had fun playing with my dog. Can't wait for the next installment.
This was my first online class of any kind. I was not prepared for the intensity but I eagerly looked forward to the next day's lecture and assignment. I learned as much or more here than the one-on-one. The tech help was explicit and easy to follow. Being able to see videos of other students was invaluable. Connie D.
