Course Details
Do you need more joy and laughter in your training sessions? Or maybe some fun search ideas instead of the "same ole thing"? My philosophy is that all training is a series of games. Your dog loves to play games with you, and eventually, all the games come together for a perfect performance. This course can help piece that together by providing a variety of games to cover many different skills. The course can help put the fun back into your searches, add a new twist to what you are already doing or take you to the next level. There are also many games to focus on specific training challenges including building odor obedience, pinpointing odor to preven fringing, learning to work the scent cone, staying at source, high hides, odor can be anywhere, start lines, working distractions, and much more. It is also a great option for any coordinator of search groups or instructors as everyone loves games in class! The class is geared for all levels and the games will range from foundation to challenging hides. Some games will have multiple levels, others will have variations for each level. You can participate in some or all of the games, but there will be plenty to keep all teams busy and it may even help create your own game ideas. There will also be ideas for indoor games, tight spaces, as well as “on the road” and outdoor games. All games will be released within the first couple weeks of class so you have time to work on what you would like.
Students have said this is just like a coaching class as I work with each team to strengthen skills as needed.
We will also work on drive building games for those fragile, soft dogs and how to acclimate to new environments. The class includes different elements as well as elements can be interchanged and in some of the games to spend your time focusing on the areas your team needs it most.
This class will have a Teaching Assistant! :)
Instructor: Melissa ChandlerMelissa Chandler lives in Ohio and is owned by her Weimaraner and Vizsla. Melissa has been addicted to dog sports since starting in 4H and AKC Jr. Showmanship. She has competed in conformation, agility, obedience, hunt tests, nose work, and rally. She has also
