Trial Teamwork: The Handler's Role Webinar Advanced AKC Scent Work Trial Officials: Assessing the Search

Trial Officials: Assessing the Search Area Webinar

It is these moments when the handler must know how to assist without over-taking the search

playing the Scent Work game for fun or getting ready to compete

building stamina

While it would be great if all shelter and rescue dogs could work with a nose work instructor

Trial Teamwork: The Handler's Role Webinar Advanced AKC Scent Work Trial Officials: Assessing the SearchDo you know your role as the handler at trial? We sometimes think of ourselves as just a ride and a treat dispenser, but the handler's role is so much deeper and more important than that! Michael and Natalie will clarify the role of the handler in training, before each search, during each phase of a search, after you call Finish, and much more. Sometimes the role of the dog vs the role of the handler can become muddied and lead to lack of clarity and