Jo Bates Scent Work - August 30-31, 2025
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๐พ Two Days of Scent Work Training with Jo Bates! ๐พ
๐พ Saturday, August 30
๐ 9:00 AM โ 12:30 PM
To Pee or Not to Peeโฆ
Letโs tackle one of the trickiest (and stinkiest!) topics in scent work: toileting in the search area.
In this practical and light-hearted session, weโll look at:
๐ฉ Reading the signs before it happens
๐พ Understanding when your dogโs sniffing critter scent or other dogs
๐ซ What to do in the momentโwithout derailing the whole search
Perfect for anyone who's ever said, โWhy now of all times?!โ
๐ 1:30 PM โ 5:00 PM
Threshold Games โ Hit the Ground Sniffing
You donโt get a second chance at a first sniff!
๐ฏ This session focuses on powering into the search area with confidence and commitment
๐ช Explore how thresholds affect odour movement and your dogโs motivation
๐ฎ Play practical games that help establish strong starts every time
๐ Sunday, August 31
๐ 9:00 AM โ 12:30 PM
Fast and Furious โ Confidence Builders & Pattern Games
Letโs get some quick wins! This upbeat session is all about creating fun, fast-paced search reps that build your dogโs confidence and consistency.
๐ Design setups that support speed and clarity
โป๏ธ Use repetition to build a strong reinforcement history
๐ฒ Play scent pattern games that keep your dog in the zone
๐ 1:30 PM โ 5:00 PM
Threshold Games โ Going Further
Now that your dogโs smashing those starts, letโs turn up the challenge.
๐ Build variation into your setups to test understanding
๐ง Strengthen problem-solving skills while keeping motivation high
๐ช Work toward consistent, driven entries in all kinds of conditions
๐ What to expect
๐ Small working groups to maximise hands-on learning
๐ Designed for all levels โ from new teams to seasoned competitors
๐ Indoor and outdoor searches โ so your dog gets experience in different environments
๐ 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.
๐๏ธ Limited working spots available โ secure yours now!
Get Tickets
๐พ Saturday, August 30
๐ 9:00 AM โ 12:30 PM
To Pee or Not to Peeโฆ
Letโs tackle one of the trickiest (and stinkiest!) topics in scent work: toileting in the search area.
In this practical and light-hearted session, weโll look at:
๐ฉ Reading the signs before it happens
๐พ Understanding when your dogโs sniffing critter scent or other dogs
๐ซ What to do in the momentโwithout derailing the whole search
Perfect for anyone who's ever said, โWhy now of all times?!โ
๐ 1:30 PM โ 5:00 PM
Threshold Games โ Hit the Ground Sniffing
You donโt get a second chance at a first sniff!
๐ฏ This session focuses on powering into the search area with confidence and commitment
๐ช Explore how thresholds affect odour movement and your dogโs motivation
๐ฎ Play practical games that help establish strong starts every time
๐ Sunday, August 31
๐ 9:00 AM โ 12:30 PM
Fast and Furious โ Confidence Builders & Pattern Games
Letโs get some quick wins! This upbeat session is all about creating fun, fast-paced search reps that build your dogโs confidence and consistency.
๐ Design setups that support speed and clarity
โป๏ธ Use repetition to build a strong reinforcement history
๐ฒ Play scent pattern games that keep your dog in the zone
๐ 1:30 PM โ 5:00 PM
Threshold Games โ Going Further
Now that your dogโs smashing those starts, letโs turn up the challenge.
๐ Build variation into your setups to test understanding
๐ง Strengthen problem-solving skills while keeping motivation high
๐ช Work toward consistent, driven entries in all kinds of conditions
๐ What to expect
๐ Small working groups to maximise hands-on learning
๐ Designed for all levels โ from new teams to seasoned competitors
๐ Indoor and outdoor searches โ so your dog gets experience in different environments
๐ 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.
๐๏ธ Limited working spots available โ secure yours now!
Get Tickets
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