Scent Work University

ONLINE SCENT WORK AND DOG TRAINING SOLUTIONS

Whether you’re just discovering Scent Work, or you’re a longtime competitor looking to take your skills to the next level, Scent Work University has something for you.

We offer more than 200 courses, webinars, seminars and eBooks taught by top instructors in the field.

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FEATURED EVENTS AND RELEASES

Odor Puzzles: Training and Trial Prep Seminar

Date: October 19th at 12:30PM PT/3:30PM ET
Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

Have you ever wondered what all the odor puzzles your dog must be exposed to and learn to master are to be successful in Scent Work? Perhaps you've ordered our Catalog of Odor Puzzles eBook and are looking to delve deeper into this topic. This seminar is for you!

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Foundations: Building, Maintaining and Celebrating eBook

Release Date: December 2nd
Author: Dianna L. Santos

Are you looking for ways to build and maintain solid foundational skills for you and your dog when it comes to Scent Work? Perhaps how to stay motivated to offer foundational searches throughout your entire sniffing journey? This eBook is for you!

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Improving Scent Work Trials Virtual Symposium

Date: February 21st at 3:30PM PT/4:30PM MT/5:30PM CT/6:30PM ET
Instructors: Holly Bushard, Kayla Dever, Michele Ellertson, Tony Gravley, Michael McManus and Lori Timberlake

There are realities of Scent Work trials across all competition organizations. Join us for an exciting evaluation of how trial officials, trial hosts and competitors can all improve these events for all involved.

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Latest Releases

We are constantly adding to our expansive online Scent Work and dog training library.

See our latest releases, your dog will thank you!

LATEST RELEASES

SCENT WORK AND DOG TRAINING WEBINARS

UPCOMING LIVE WEBINARS

Learn from our experienced speakers and ask them questions in real-time.

Enjoy continual access to the fully edited webinar replay afterwards - no deadlines or cut-off dates to worry about.

Cannot make the live webinar? No worries! Order the webinar replay and go through it at your leisure.

Live Webinar

Coping with People in Your Searches Webinar

Date: October 22nd at 4:30PM PT/7:30PM ET
Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

From trial officials, trial staff, gate stewards, volunteers and spectators, there can be a fair amount of people are dogs must contend with when searching. Learn tips and tricks to help them successfully do so in this webinar.

Live Webinar

Odor Drive: How To Train to Maintain Webinar

Date: October 23rd at 4:00PM PT/5:00PM MT/7:00PM ET
Instructor: Jill Kovacevich

Let's discuss odor drive! Enjoy an in depth discussion on what odor drive is, why it is important for scent detection sport dogs, how we can assess what drive gear our dogs are in when they are searching, when to train odor drive and how to maintain it.

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Detective and Summit: Compare and Prepare Webinar

Date: November 6th at 4:30PM PT/7:30PM ET
Instructor: Holly Bushard

Are you interested in competing at the upper levels of AKC Scent Work and NACSW? Learn the unique challenges posed by these two high-level classes, their similarities, their differences and gain insights for how to better prepare for each.

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Decoding Toy Obsession in Your Searches Webinar

Date: November 11th at 4:30PM PT/7:30PM ET
Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

Do you fret whenever there is a planned toy distractor in your search area? Does your dog seemingly forget all about their hide and become obsessive with the toy instead? Learn why this may happen and possible training solutions in this webinar.

Live Webinar

Hide Placement in Training: Making Odor More Fun Webinar

Date: November 13th at 4:00PM PT/5:00PM MT/7:00PM ET
Instructor: Jill Kovacevich

Effective hide placement can ensure our dogs develop the search clarity needed to tackle their searches, even rather complex ones. Learn how we can use hide placement to help our dogs develop healthy search habits that will serve them well through their sniffing journey.

Live Webinar

The New Dog Conundrum Webinar

Date: November 18th at 12:30PM PT/3:30PM ET
Instructor: Jill Marie O'Brien

We oftentimes build specific training and handling approaches around our current canine teammate. This can make things challenging when we add in a new dog to our lives. Learn how to mak this a smoother transition in this webinar

Live Webinar

Hunt Drive Webinar

Date: November 19th at 4:30PM ET/7:30PM ET
Instructor: Tony Gravley

What is actual hunt drive? Does your dog have adequate hunt drive and how can you get the most out of your dogs hunt drive? Learn all of this and more in this informative webinar.

Live Webinar

Toys as Primary Webinar

Date: November 27th at 10:00AM PT/1:00PM ET
Instructor: Michele Ellertson

Are you interested in using toys as your form of primary to get your dog started in Nosework? Learn toy play mechanics, toy rules, and how to set up your toy search to get the most out of the work with your dog.

Live Webinar

Don’t Let the Q in Detective be a Sleuth; How to Prep for Success! Webinar

Date: December 3rd at 4:30M PT/7:30PM ET
Instructor: Tony Gravley

That oh so elusive Q in Detective! “I missed it by just one” seems to be a statement that goes hand-in-hand with Detective. Learn the skills necessary for the dog and handler to master to be more successful in this challenging class.

Live Webinar

Skills for Elite and Summit: High End Problem Solving Webinar

Date: December 10th at 4:00PM PT/5:00PM MT/7:00PM ET
Instructor: Jill Kovacevich

Join us as we explore, with input from Elite and Summit level teams, Coaches, Judges and others, this very evolving competition level of dogs and their handlers. Learn what does it take to succeed, who has it and what is so fascinating about Elite and Summit.

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Intro to Control Unleashed Webinar

Date: December 12th at 4:30PM PT/7:30PM ET
Instructor: Adam Skandarani

Delve into the Control Unleashed (CU) program with Certified Control Unleashed Instructor Adam Skandarani CCUI, KPA-CTP, as they take you through key concepts, exercises and pattern games.

Live Webinar

Components of Scent Work: Value of Odor Webinar

Date: December 16th at 4:30PM PT/7:30PM ET
Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

We need our dogs to value the odor they are tasked to hunt for in their Scent Work searches. Learn how to build and maintain their value in this webinar.

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Course Packages

Interested in enrolling in several online courses?

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Webinar Packages

We have an extensive library of Scent Work webinars.

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SCENT WORK FOR BEGINNERS

LET'S GET STARTED

You've heard about Scent Work and are ready to dive in! But where to begin?

Never fear, we have the online Scent Work training solutions you need to get a solid start in this wonderful game!

Check them out below or see the entire program here.

Intro Webinar

What is Scent Work Webinar

Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

You've heard of Scent Work, but what is it? Should you give it a try with you dog? We think so! Learn why in this helpful introductory webinar.

Short Video

Quick Intro to Scent Work

Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

Are you intrigued by Scent Work and want to try out an exercise RIGHT NOW? Well then, this video is for you.

Foundation Sniffing Program

Introduction to Scent Work Course

Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

Teach your dog how fun the game of Scent Work really is by using the K9 Nose Work® training method hunting for primary.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS ARE SAYING

I live in an area where there are no instructors in this sport. Learning how to help my dog problem solve and provide searches to build confidence was hugely beneficial in our training.
Darlene F.
Foundation: The Four Pillars of Nose Work Webinar

Everything! the enthusiasm from the instructor, detailed video and written instructions, didn't feel rushed through, makes me even more excited to continue with this program.
Leann S.
Introduction to Scent Work Course

I love the exercise plans and curriculum. The video feedback with the voice over is really nice.
Kathryn D.
Puppy Sniffing Outdoor Adventures Course

ADVANCED SCENT WORK

IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS

Are you experienced in Scent Work? Been doing it for a while and looking to build more advanced skills?

Whether you are interested in trialing, are already competing or are just looking to take your Scent Work game to the next level, our talented instructors can help you with the following online Scent Work training programs.