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Jo Bates Scent Work - August 30-31, 2025

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๐Ÿพ Two Days of Scent Work Training with Jo Bates! ๐Ÿพ

๐Ÿพ Saturday, August 30

๐Ÿ•˜ 9:00 AM โ€“ 12:30 PM
To Pee or Not to Peeโ€ฆ
Letโ€™s tackle one of the trickiest (and stinkiest!) topics in scent work: toileting in the search area.
In this practical and light-hearted session, weโ€™ll look at:
๐Ÿ’ฉ Reading the signs before it happens
๐Ÿพ Understanding when your dogโ€™s sniffing critter scent or other dogs
๐Ÿšซ What to do in the momentโ€”without derailing the whole search
Perfect for anyone who's ever said, โ€œWhy now of all times?!โ€


๐Ÿ•œ 1:30 PM โ€“ 5:00 PM
Threshold Games โ€“ Hit the Ground Sniffing
You donโ€™t get a second chance at a first sniff!
๐ŸŽฏ This session focuses on powering into the search area with confidence and commitment
๐Ÿšช Explore how thresholds affect odour movement and your dogโ€™s motivation
๐ŸŽฎ Play practical games that help establish strong starts every time

๐Ÿš€ Sunday, August 31

๐Ÿ•˜ 9:00 AM โ€“ 12:30 PM
Fast and Furious โ€“ Confidence Builders & Pattern Games
Letโ€™s get some quick wins! This upbeat session is all about creating fun, fast-paced search reps that build your dogโ€™s confidence and consistency.
๐Ÿ Design setups that support speed and clarity
โ™ป๏ธ Use repetition to build a strong reinforcement history
๐ŸŽฒ Play scent pattern games that keep your dog in the zone


๐Ÿ•œ 1:30 PM โ€“ 5:00 PM
Threshold Games โ€“ Going Further
Now that your dogโ€™s smashing those starts, letโ€™s turn up the challenge.
๐Ÿ”„ Build variation into your setups to test understanding
๐Ÿง  Strengthen problem-solving skills while keeping motivation high
๐Ÿ’ช Work toward consistent, driven entries in all kinds of conditions

๐ŸŒŸ What to expect

๐Ÿ• Small working groups to maximise hands-on learning
๐Ÿ† Designed for all levels โ€“ from new teams to seasoned competitors
๐Ÿ“ Indoor and outdoor searches โ€“ so your dog gets experience in different environments
๐Ÿ‘ƒ 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.

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Limited working spots available โ€“ secure yours now!


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