🐾 Two Days of Scent Work Training with Jo Bates! 🐾
🐾 Saturday, August 30
🕘 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
THow Many Hides? – Working Through the Unknown
Let’s stretch those brains (yours and your dog’s)! In this session, we’ll dive into the challenge of not knowing how many hides are out there—and learning to trust the process.
🧠 Explore how to problem-solve as a team when the number of hides isn’t given
🏠 Set up thoughtful indoor search scenarios that test communication and teamwork
🐕 Build confidence and clarity when working in “grey area” searches
A great session for handlers who want to step beyond comfort zones and sharpen their thinking in real-time.
🕜 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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- This month, 14th August, 11:00 pm, Kamal Fernandez August 2025 in Jamberoo
- Next month, 25th September, 10:00 pm, Agility with Iwona Golab - September 2025 - Robertson NSW in Jamberoo
- This October, 2nd October, 11:00 pm, GuleKule Dog Obedience Camp 3rd, 4th, 5th October 2025 in Jamberoo
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