This 5 day course is limited to 14 working spot attendees only to ensure maximum attention and practical opportunities. Auditor spots available too. Each day is split 50/50 theory/practical and is presented at a high level for dog training Instructors. Once booked, attendees will be contacted 3 weeks prior to the course to discuss target odors for the dogs to be trained on throughout the five days. The final day of the course includes prep and assessment to confirm knowledge gained and practical handling skills are of a standard to receive accreditation. Successful attendees, those with dogs, will receive certification signed off by The UK College Of Scent Dogs entitles ‘UKCSD Scent Instructor’ Who is this program for? Dog Instructors that teach in a pet dog environment including, classes, specialist workshops, one to one training and Behavioural modification programs. Course Objectives Understanding and Implementing Olfaction References Double Blind Discrimination Target Odor Selection and Handling Training Aids Breakdown for Fluent training Programs Trouble Shooting Scent work for Rehabilitation Scent Detection for Assistance Dogs Tacit Behaviours Within Detection Daily Practical Exercises Systematic Search Techniques Operational’ Deployment Search Methods Detection Within the Evidence Chain Scent Discrimination and Contamination

Sponsor:The Pet Professional Guild
Speaker(s):Dr. Robert and Karen Hewings

Contact: Sharon Nettles
 Email: membershipcoordinator@petprofessionalguild.com
 Phone: 731-432-3688
 Web: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-3172679