Newest Offerings

We are constantly adding to our ever-growing library of Scent Work training resources.

Below you can find all the newest online courses, seminars, webinars and eBooks we are offering through Scent Work University.

Looking for our upcoming live webinars? Our calendar is always full of wonderful learning opportunities! Click the button below to see a listing of our upcoming webinars.

UPCOMING LIVE WEBINARS
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Training On Your Own
Creative Searches at Home Webinar
Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

Bad weather. Crazy schedules. There are lots of reasons why you may not want to do a field trip with your searches. Learn some ways you can be creative right from the comfort of your own home.
Live Webinar
Helping Your Dog Find That Last Hide: Friend or Foe? Webinar
Date: February 10th at 4:30PM PT/5:30PM MT/7:30PM ET
Instructor: Sue Sternberg

We've all had that search where our dog is struggling to find the last hide. There are several ways we can step in to "help", but is doing so truly helpful? Delve into this topic and learn other paths to take in this webinar.
Live Webinar
Components of Scent Work: Handler Communication Webinar
Date: February 17th at 4:30PM PT/7:30PM ET
Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

The final installment in this webinar series, we discuss the importance of handler communication, how it can affect the totality of the search, ways to develop, finetune and maintain this skill and more.
Live Webinar
Components of Scent Work: Dog Communication Webinar
Date: February 3rd at 4:30PM PT/7:30PM ET
Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

In this webinar, we will delve into the crucial component of our dog's communication to us as they are tackling a Scent Work search, how this goes beyond a final trained response and much more.
Live Webinar
Components of Scent Work: Odor Obedience Webinar
Date: January 27th at 4:30PM PT/7:30PM ET
Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

Learn how you may build and maintain your dog's odor obedience when it comes to tackling their Scent Work searches in this webinar.
Live Webinar
Trial Readiness in Training: How to Build Happy Hunters for Trial Webinar
Date: February 11th at 4:00PM PT/5:00PM MT/7:00PM ET
Instructor: Jill Kovacevich

Training and trialing differs. How will you best utilize training for optimized trial results? Delve into how we can build happy hunters which will allow our teams to be more prepared for trial.
Live Webinar
Maximizing Your Dog's Experiences at the Dog Park Webinar
Date: March 10th at 4:30PM PT/5:30PM MT/7:30PM ET
Instructor: Sue Sternberg

Learn how to distinguish healthy dog interactions, squabbles, precursors to fights, ways humans can set their dogs up for success when attending a dog park and much more in this informative webinar.
Live Webinar
No Need to Bark, They are Friends Webinar
Date: March 23rd at 4:30PM PT/7:30PM ET
Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

Does your dog fly into a barking fury anytime someone knocks on the door or rings the doorbell? Learn ways you can teach them more appropriate alternative behaviors in this webinar.
Live Webinar
Instructors: Canine Body Behavior and Consultations Webinar
Date: April 27th at 4:30PM PT/7:30PM ET
Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

As instructors, it is essential that we properly read what our canine clients are saying. Learn tips on how to do so, ways to be proactive and set your clients up for success in private and semi-private consultations.
Live Webinar
Instructors Canine Body Behavior and Teaching Classes Webinar
Date: April 6th at 4:30PM PT/7:30PM ET
Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

When teaching a group dog training class, it is essential for instructors to properly read what their canine clients are saying. Learn ways to do so, keep tensions low and set your clients up for success in this webinar.
General Scent Work
Gettin' Creative: Unique and Themed Searches eBook
Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

Do you find yourself in a sniffing rut? Running out of ideas? Lacking inspiration? We have what you need to jumpstart your creativity with this collection of searches and suggestions to keep you and your pup happily searching all yearlong.
Live Webinar
Gettin' Ready to Trial: AKC Master Webinar
Date: February 23rd at 4:30PM PT/7:30PM ET
Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

You've made it and are ready to tackle an AKC Master level class, how exciting! Take this webinar to ensure you, your dog and your team have all the skills necessary to succeed.
Live Webinar
Let's Look at Leash Work! Webinar
Date: February 12th at 4:30PM PT/7:30PM ET
Instructor: Holly Bushard

Do you find using your leash or long line to be stressful, frustrating and downright a messy process? Learn how to work on this crucial skill and be far more effective in using your leash or long line in your searches with this webinar.
Live Seminar
Instructors: Teaching and Training Scent Work Foundations Seminar
Date: March 8th at 12:30PM PT/3:30PM ET
Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

Are you an instructor looking to start offering Scent Work classes? Perhaps you are currently teaching and looking to further evaluate or build upon your program? This seminar is for you! We will walk through the program we offer through Scent Work University to help you develop your own!
Live Mini-Webinar
Power of Shaping Mini-Webinar
Date: March 16th at 4:30PM PT/7:30PM ET
Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

You've heard of shaping, but why should you do it with your dog? Learn the power of this training technique and ways to get started with your own pup.
General Scent Work
Intro to Mastering Vehicles Seminar
Instructor: Tony Gravley

Is your dog just getting started in vehicle searches? Perhaps you have been tackling vehicle searches for awhile but are struggling. This seminar is what you have been looking for!
Live Webinar
Are Smoke Machines Required Webinar
Date: February 5th at 4:30PM PT/7:30PM ET
Instructor: Judith Guthrie

You know certain elements will affect your search. But how can you tell what those elements are doing? Learn about a variety of different tools, techniques, methods, and exercises designed to empower you to make the most supportive decisions possible for you and your team during your searches with this webinar.
Live Webinar
What is a Purposeful Search Webinar
Date: February 26th at 4:30PM PT/7:30PM ET
Instructor: Judith Guthrie

You've heard the importance of being purposeful when designing your searches. Learn what it means to be purposeful, how to plan your training even if you only have 10 minutes, how do decide what you should do in an environment quickly and more.
Live Webinar
Odor Theory: How to Set for the Goal Webinar
Date: March 12th at 4:30PM PT/7:30PM ET
Instructor: Judith Guthrie

We know we must set hides with purpose and that means having a goal. But how do you actually do that? Setting hides that consistently do what you want is a skill in itself. Learn how to do so by having a better understanding of odor theory with this webinar.
Live Webinar
Assessing Your Training: Is It Working or Not Webinar
Date: March 26th at 4:30PM PT/7:30PM ET
Instructor: Judith Guthrie

Learn how to assess your training, progress, and goals and determine whether you are going in a good direction, how to plan your training, when is the “right” time to move onto the next step and more in this webinar.
Live Webinar
Squirrel! Training Distractions Webinar
Date: April 2nd at 4:30PM PT/7:30PM ET
Instructor: Judith Guthrie

Do you feel as though distractors in your searches are your worst nemesis? Learn how to better train for distractors, both artificial and those "in the wild", set your dog up for success and more in with this webinar!
Live Webinar
Variable Reward and Nose Work Webinar
Date: April 9th at 4:30PM PT/7:30PM ET
Instructor: Judith Guthrie

You've likely heard the power of using a variable reward system when it comes to general dog training. Is it possible to use this approach in Nose Work? Learn how to add variable rewards in a multitude of ways to your Nose Work training in this webinar.
Live Seminar
Empowered Searches: Assess for Success Seminar
Date: January 22nd at 4:30PM PT/7:30PM ET
Instructor: Judith Guthrie

Do you find yourself struggling with your searches? Are you at a loss of which decisions to make? Wish you could avoid over-searching or talking the dog into hides that are not there? Are you stressed and frazzled when searching? Learn tangible skills that will help you, your dog and team grow.
Live Webinar
Start Line to Finish: Assessing Your Trial Team Webinar
Date: March 11th at 4:00PM PT/5:00PM MT/7:00PM ET
Instructor: Jill Kovacevich

Learn how to assess the effectiveness of you, your dog and your team as you tackle NW1 all the way through Summit.
Live Webinar
Getting Started in NASDA: Tips for New Exhibitors Webinar
Date: January 29th at 4:30PM PT/7:30PM ET
Instructor: Donna Morgan Murray

You've heard of NASDA, but how can you get started? This webinar is for you! Learn all the tips and tricks to get started, from registering your dog, finding trials, the rules, the annual and lifetime points and so much more!
Live Webinar
Becoming a NASDA Judge Webinar
Date: February 19th at 4:30PM PT/7:30PM ET
Instructor: Donna Morgan Murray

Are you considering becoming a Judge with NASDA? Perhaps you have been competing, loving the sport and are looking for a way to give back. This webinar is precisely what you have been looking for!
Live Webinar
Becoming a NASDA Club Webinar
Date: March 19th at 4:30PM PT/7:30PM ET
Instructor: Donna Morgan Murray

NASDA is exploding in popularity with a growing demand for more trials and events. That means there is an active need for more NASDA clubs. Learn what is involved in being an approved club with this webinar.
Live Webinar
Odor Chemistry Basics for Civilian and Sport Canine Detection Handlers Webinar
Date: June 11th at 3:30PM PT/6:30PM ET
Instructor: Lauryn E. DeGreeff, PhD

Gain an understanding of factors that affect or change odor particularly in regards to Nosework odors (Birch, Anise and Clove) and how they may compare to other detection target odors, such as human remains and live human scent.
Live Webinar
Train for Future Trial Success Webinar
Date: August 20th at 4:00PM PT/5:00PM MT/7:00PM ET
Instructor: Jill Kovacevich

Learn the importance of fundamentals and foundation search work to progress your search team from early nose work skills sets to Summit.
Live Webinar
Train the Brain Webinar
Date: July 2nd at 4:00PM PT/5:00PM MT/7:00PM ET
Instructor: Jill Kovacevich

Your dog's odor memory and building solid odor recognition for you and your dog a must. Find multiple ways to train the brain of the dog and the handler to recognize the odor picture in front of your team.
Live Webinar
Train for the Title Webinar
Date: June 18th at 4:00PM PT/5:00PM MT/7:00PM ET
Instructor: Jill Kovacevich

Focused training for your team's trial level is essential. Identify ways to build solid search work habits from ORT to Summit that do not inadvertently sacrifice your fundamentals.
Live Webinar
Train the Hide Webinar
Date: May 7th at 4:00PM PT/5:00PM MT/7:00PM ET
Instructor: Jill Kovacevich

Hide placement for each trial level matters. Learning how to set hides is a go to skill for all trial teams whether you feel confident in doing so or not. Learn to understand the differences and the importance of progressive hides for effective and efficient search work.
Live Webinar
Train the Drive Webinar
Date: April 16th at 4:00PM PT/5:00PM MT/7:00PM ET
Instructor: Jill Kovacevich

Let's refresh our training skills for proficient odor drive search work. It is important to reconnect with an solid odor drive progression from basic hides in simplistic search areas to complex odor problems in environmental gotcha zones. Learn how in this information packed webinar!
Live Webinar
Mastering Multiple Hides Webinar
Date: February 6th at 4:30PM PT/6:30PM CT/7:30PM ET
Instructor: Michael McManus

Do you want a step-by-step guide to how we teach our own dogs to do multiple hides? Learn how to take the conflict out of multiple hides, starting with building stickiness, and then following a procedure that introduces each new concept slowly and clearly.
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