Trial Teamwork: The Handler's Role Webinar

Do you know your role as the handler at trial? We sometimes think of ourselves as just a ride and a treat dispenser, but the handler's role is so much deeper and more important than that! Michael and Natalie will clarify the role of the handler in training, before each search, during each phase of a search, after you call Finish, and much more.

Sometimes the role of the dog vs the role of the handler can become muddied and lead to lack of clarity and even frustration for both parts of the team. Michael and Natalie will discuss:

• what is the dog's job and what is the handler's job
• handling vs training
• the 3 mechanical skills the handler needs to learn in training
• reading the dog
• the role of strategy
• why memory is important and how to improve it
• the handler's role through the various phases of a search and beyond!

This webinar is for handlers of all levels, as well as instructors looking for another perspective or a new way of wording things for their own students.

CEUS

This webinar is approved by 2 NACSW CEUs.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS ARE SAYING

"All of it - the presenters where excellent and loved the honesty in their answers to the questions." Catherine V.

"Both speakers complemented the other when speaking and there were no pregnant pauses.  The webinar flowed smoothly throughout.  I also liked the breakdown of what the dog and handler were learning.  Finally, I liked the explanation that a training problem should not be addressed by a handling solution." Judith F. 

"Both Michael and Natalie are real.  They teach and trial and they make mistakes so you know they understand.  I love how one talks then the other will say it a bit differently so you can see two sides." Terri G. 

"Good discussion of types of handling and how to contemplate handling a search area. I love the idea of drawing out the searches." Diane V.

"Hearing about your personal experiences and those of your students!" Mary B.