Foundation Sniffing Program

Are you new to Scent Work? Then this is the best place to start! We will follow the K9 Nose Work® training method, learning the basics of hunting for primary (food), and fun will be had!

Foundation Sniffing Program
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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 Scent Work
Foundations: Building, Maintaining and Celebrating eBook
Instructor: 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!
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.
Foundation Sniffing Program
Interiors and Field Trips with Primary Course
Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

Have your dog tackle more advanced interior and field trip searches using the K9 Nose Work® training method.
Foundation Sniffing Program
Exteriors and Vehicles with Primary Course
Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

Using the K9 Nose Work® training method, we will introduce your dog to two of the hardest search elements!
Foundation Sniffing Program
Exteriors and Field Trips with Primary Course
Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

Further build your dog's confidence and have them tackle field trip exterior searches with this course!
Foundation Sniffing Program
Advanced Skills with Primary Course
Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

Get ready to teach your dog advanced exercises, even some they would potentially see at trial, all by using primary (food or toys) alone!
Foundation Sniffing Program
Perfect Patterns: Vehicles Course
Instructor: Michael McManus

This is a comprehensive course for anyone interested in learning how to train vehicle searches for nosework competitions or enrichment.
Foundation Sniffing Program
Language of Nose Work: Reading Your Dog Webinar
Instructor: Michael McManus

Learning how to read our dogs is a necessary skill for every Scent Work handler to master. See how you can go about doing this in this webinar.
Foundation Sniffing Program
Hunting for Primary: Tips and Tricks Webinar
Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

Learn some of the tips, tricks and common pitfalls to avoid if you choose to have your dog hunt for primary in this webinar.
Foundation Sniffing Program
Leveraging Containers for Life Course
Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

Did you know that you can introduce a whole array of odor puzzles and challenges simply using containers? We will do just that in this course!
Foundation Sniffing Program
A Comprehensive Scent Work Glossary
Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

All the jargon, terms and lingo associated with Scent Work can be daunting for those new to activity. Learn what all this means in this easy-to-ready eBook!
Advanced Topics Program
Field Trip Training Suggestions eBook
Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

Once a dog understands what the game of Scent Work is all about, it is time to embark on some field trip searches. This eBook is written to provide handlers with some ideas and suggestions on how they can design and run their field trip searches.
Advanced Topics Program
From Boxes to Real-Life Searches eBook
Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

Our latest eBook is geared toward those dog and handler teams who may have been doing introductory box searches and are itching to embark on more "real-life searches
Foundation Sniffing Program
Foundation: The Four Pillars of Nose Work Webinar
Instructor: Michael McManus

Without a solid foundation, you and your dog will falter in your Scent Work training and trialing goals. Learn what the four pillars of a solid foundation in Nose Work are in this webinar.
Foundation Sniffing Program
Starting with Food: The Whys and The Hows Webinar
Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

There are many schools of thought when it comes to training Scent Work. In this webinar, we discuss the philosophy of starting with food, the hows and whys in doing so.
Foundation Sniffing Program
Why Independence Matters Webinar
Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

Independence is crucially important to any dog who is doing Scent Work. We discuss why and some of the ways we can promote our dogs to be more independent in our searches.
Trial Prep Program
The Dog-Driven Container: The Why and The How Webinar
Instructor: Michele Ellertson

Learn how to train a dog-driven pattern as a way for the dog to find success and not frustration when tackling their container searches.
Trial Prep Program
Harnessing Joy Webinar
Instructor: Kayla Dever and Samantha Winslow

Learn how to help acclimate your dog to wear a harness for their searches so they look forward to it and the harness doesn't hinder their ability to hunt.
Trial Prep Program
Barrier Training: What Is It and Why It Matters Webinar
Instructor: Judith Guthrie

Barrier training can help our dogs better understand a variety of odor puzzles in all four search elements. Learn how you can leverage barrier training in this webinar.
Trial Prep Program
Elevated Hides Webinar
Instructor: Tony Gravley

Elevated hides commonly trip up many dog and handler teams. In this webinar, Tony will highlight how to help dogs better understand and tackle elevated hides.
Foundation Sniffing Program
Back to Foundations: Containers Webinar
Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

We oftentimes hear the term, "go back to foundations" when it comes to training in Scent Work. Learn what this means, the benefits and how to go about it in this webinar.
Foundation Sniffing Program
Back to Foundations: Interiors Webinar
Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

Does your dog really understand how to tackle an interior search? Are their foundations solid? Learn how to tell and how to better leverage foundation Interior searches in this webinar.
Foundation Sniffing Program
Back to Foundations: Exteriors Webinar
Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

It can be so easy to get swooped up into setting snazzy and flashy exterior searches but ensuring your dog has solid foundations is crucially important! Learn why and how to incorporate these foundation exercises into your routine with this webinar.
Foundation Sniffing Program
Back to Foundations: Vehicles Webinar
Instructor: Dianna L. Santos

Vehicle searches can be challenging for dog and handler alike. Ensuring your foundation is solid is the key to success. Learn why and how to implement helpful foundation exercises with this webinar.
Trial Prep Program
The Dog-Driven Vehicle: The Why and How Webinar
Instructor: Michele Ellertson

Are you finding your dog is having a lack-luster response to searching vehicles? Learn how to build your dog's eagerness and determination to tackle their vehicle searches by making them dog-driven patterns in this webinar.
Foundation Sniffing Program
Surviving Adolescent Sniffers Webinar
Instructor: Anita Ambani

In this webinar, we'll cover strategies for training, search set ups, pitfalls to avoid in order to set your teenager up for long term success in the sport.
Trial Prep Program
The Power of Pairing: Search Monster Webinar
Instructor: Tony Gravley

Learn the power of pairing and Tony's unique system that has afforded his clients to enjoy epic results where dogs consistently drive to source, avoid fringing and are not tripped up by distractors.
Low-Drive Dogs
Games for Low-Drive Dogs Webinar
Instructor: Michele Ellertson

When it comes to low-drive dogs, we need to convince them they are strong, powerful and able to successfully play the sniffing game. Learn how to do this in this webinar!
Getting Started
Toys as Primary Webinar
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 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 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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