Search Dog Foundations
This workshop combines relevant theory with practical instruction to teach current and aspiring instructors how to progress dogs from an established indication into the fundamental stages of search work.
Structured exercises will allow participants to observe how dogs develop confidence, independence, and commitment before progressing into simple search environments.
Three days
£525
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Aim
For teams with an established indication that are ready to develop systematic searching, independence and confidence around distractions.
What you'll work towards
The dog should search a structured pot run, locate the target odour among distractions and maintain a focused indication for up to 10 seconds.
What we'll cover
Developing systematic searching, handler awareness, distraction work, variable reinforcement and confident progression into blank and blind searches.
Before you attend
I have completed both Indication Training modules.
My dog is comfortable working around unfamiliar dogs and people and does not show reactive or aggressive behaviour towards them.
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