SCENTWORK WALES WORKSHOPS

If you would like a workshop for your group or club, please message us for more details.

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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. 

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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

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In this workshop will cover:

• the correct use of equipment;

• the basic concepts in searching for odour;

• how to teach your dog the importance of the target odour;

• how to teach an indication and commitment to odour.

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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;

• building further commitment to the odour;

• introducing distractions;

• reading your dog’s body language so you begin to work as a team;

• building your dog’s confidence and motivation for the game.

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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;

• Developing effective handling skills;

• Loving the game - training to maintain positive emotions and associations;

• Hide placement to develop confidence and search skills;

• Proofing the indication.

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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;

• Attractions and distractions;

• Scent Theory (2);

• Handling skills for outdoor searching;

• More proofing and generalising.