🐾 Two Days of Scent Work Training with Jo Bates! 🐾
🐾 Saturday, August 30
🕘 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
To Pee or Not to Pee…
Let’s tackle one of the trickiest (and stinkiest!) topics in scent work: toileting in the search area.
In this practical and light-hearted session, we’ll look at:
💩 Reading the signs before it happens
🐾 Understanding when your dog’s sniffing critter scent or other dogs
🚫 What to do in the moment—without derailing the whole search
Perfect for anyone who's ever said, “Why now of all times?!”
🕜 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Threshold Games – Hit the Ground Sniffing
You don’t get a second chance at a first sniff!
🎯 This session focuses on powering into the search area with confidence and commitment
🚪 Explore how thresholds affect odour movement and your dog’s motivation
🎮 Play practical games that help establish strong starts every time
🚀 Sunday, August 31
🕘 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Fast and Furious – Confidence Builders & Pattern Games
Let’s get some quick wins! This upbeat session is all about creating fun, fast-paced search reps that build your dog’s confidence and consistency.
🏁 Design setups that support speed and clarity
♻️ Use repetition to build a strong reinforcement history
🎲 Play scent pattern games that keep your dog in the zone
🕜 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Threshold Games – Going Further
Now that your dog’s smashing those starts, let’s turn up the challenge.
🔄 Build variation into your setups to test understanding
🧠 Strengthen problem-solving skills while keeping motivation high
💪 Work toward consistent, driven entries in all kinds of conditions
🌟 What to expect
🐕 Small working groups to maximise hands-on learning
🏆 Designed for all levels – from new teams to seasoned competitors
📍 Indoor and outdoor searches – so your dog gets experience in different environments
👃 Expert coaching Jo Bates:
Qualified Dog Behaviour and Training Consultant
K9 Nose Work Instruction (CNWI)
Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner
This camp is the perfect way to supercharge your scent work skills, have a blast with your dog, and connect with like-minded handlers.
🎟️ Limited working spots available – secure yours now!
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