The Scent-sational Fundamentals course is a fantastic introduction to the world of scentwork, perfect for dogs that love to sniff. Here's an overview of what the course offers:
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Building Strong Foundations: The course emphasises the importance of building motivation and desire through simple searches that build confidence and provide easy wins for your dog. It's all about starting with the basics before moving on to more complex scentwork.
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Expert Guidance: Led by Dave, an elite operational and search dog trainer with extensive experience, the course provides insights into effective scentwork training techniques used for operational dogs.
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Fun and Engaging Sessions: The course focuses on keeping sessions fun, playful, and rewarding to maintain your dog's engagement and prevent unpleasant experiences. You'll learn how to create effective search setups using everyday items like plant pots, concrete blocks, and cones.
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Tailored Games: You'll discover how to tailor games to suit your dog's unique abilities and preferences while shaping an indication. The course encourages allowing your dog to naturally communicate where the target object is, without focusing on formal behaviours initially.
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Practical Exercises: The course includes a variety of exercises that are easy to recreate at home, helping you build strong foundations for scentwork. These exercises are designed to be simple yet effective, making them accessible for all dog owners.
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Focus on Partnership: Scentwork is all about the partnership between you and your dog. The course aims to create a rewarding partnership by balancing drive and control, sustaining motivation, and celebrating your dog's successes.
Get ready to dive into the rewarding world of scentwork and let your dog's nose lead the way! For more information and to explore the course further, you can visit the Absolute Dogs store.