SCENTWORK WALES WORKSHOPS
If you would like a workshop for your group or club, please message us for more details.
The Scentwork Wales course differs from much of the scentwork training offered at the moment to pet dog owners as your dog will not be taught to search for food – instead, from the beginning your dog learns to identify a target scent and locate the source of the odour. This well-proven method is used by drug and bomb detection dog trainers.
Workshop 1: Introduction to Scentwork
Time: 9.30 for a 10.00 am start - finish 4.30 pm
Number of dog and handler places: 12
Handouts and a basic scentwork kit are included
Course will be delivered by two trainers
Light refreshments provided – please bring your own lunch
In this workshop will cover:
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the correct use of equipment;
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the basic concepts in searching for odour;
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how to teach your dog the importance of the target odour;
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how to teach an indication and commitment to odour.
Workshop 2: Developing Scentwork Skills
You and your dog should have completed Workshop 1 to attend this workshop.
Time: 9.30 for a 10.00 am start - finish 4.30 pm
Number of dog and handler places: 12
Handouts and a basic scentwork kit are included
Course will be delivered by two trainers
Light refreshments provided – please bring your own lunch
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how to make and place hides;
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building further commitment to the odour;
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introducing distractions;
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reading your dog’s body language so you begin to work as a team;
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building your dog’s confidence and motivation for the game.
Workshop 3: Set your dog up for Scentwork Success
You should have either completed Workshops 1 & 2 OR your dog should be consistently searching & indicating on a target scent to attend this workshop. (If you use a scent other than cloves you should bring this with you to the workshop).
Evening seminar: 6.30pm - 9.00pm
Training day: 9.30 for a 10.00 am start - finish 4.30 pm
Number of dog and handler places: 12
Handouts are included
Course will be delivered by two trainers
Light refreshments provided – please bring your own lunch
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Introduction to Scent theory;
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Developing effective handling skills;
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Loving the game - training to maintain positive emotions and associations;
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Hide placement to develop confidence and search skills;
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Proofing the indication.
Workshop 4: Scentwork Challenges and Games
You should have either completed Workshops 1 & 2 OR your dog should be consistently and confidently searching & indicating on a target scent to attend this workshop. (If you use a scent other than cloves you should bring this with you to the workshop).
Evening seminar: 6.30pm - 9.00pm
Training day: 9.30 for a 10.00 am start - finish 4.30 pm
Number of dog and handler places: 12
Handouts are included
Course will be delivered by two trainers
Light refreshments provided – please bring your own lunch
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Taking the game outdoors;
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Attractions and distractions;
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Scent Theory (2);
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Handling skills for outdoor searching;
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More proofing and generalising.