Training is not just about setting hides and problem solving for the dog. It’s about improving our handling skills and having the tools to support our dogs effectively in any search. One of the best advantages we can have as a competitor is the ability to support our dog in a competent and responsive way. In this 2-day workshop, Dana will focus on the handler’s role in the search, and help each participant make the most of training to prepare for trial in a way that makes the most sense to the dog and allows for a more fluid transition from training to competition. She will discuss in detail how handling in training is often very different than trialing (whether you realize it or not) and how to have more consistency between the two. This applies to all levels from ORT to Summit! Dana will discuss ways to promote independence and problem solving skills and make each and every search the best it can be for every dog. Day 1 will focus on the basics of handling and discuss odor movement and why dogs may search the way they do. We will look at how we vary in our handling in training and trial and discuss the impact it may have on the dog and the search. Day 2 continues this discussion with a focus on containers, the most challenging element for many competitors. Why can this part of the game be so much more difficult? Should you handle it differently? Can containers be fun for both members of the team? Throughout both days, Dana will tailor each exercise to the team’s level and will use her many years of experience observing this game of nose work to help each individual team improve and become a more cohesive unit.

Sponsor:Ideal DOG LLC
Speaker(s):Dana Zinn, CPDT-KA

Contact: Lynsie Bernier
 Email: lynsie@idealdogtrainer.com
 Phone: 920-791-0990
 Web: https://idealdogtrainer.com/