Anita Ambani and Project Poodle
This episode features an exciting conversation with Anita Ambani of The Scholarly Scentz, LLC regarding her "Project Poodle", an ongoing endeavor designed to help her young dog Figment become more con...
27 Jan 1h 8min
Does the Dog Truly Understand?
When training our dogs, it is far too easy to assume all is well. We get one good rep and immediately assume, "the dog got it, now we can progress!" However, does the dog truly understand what we want...
20 Jan 21min
Power of Effective Treat Delivery with Emma Parsons
Scent Work is a unique dog sport as handlers are encouraged and expected to reward their dogs upon finding a hide or finishing a search. However, does it matter HOW we reward the dog, especially when ...
15 Sep 20251h 9min
Spotlight: Epitome of Enthusiasm - Dr. John Strassner
In this Spotlight Series episode, we have the opportunity to speak with Dr. John Strassner, an Expert AKC Scent Work Judge and former AKC Field Representative. We delve into John's admirable enthusias...
12 Sep 202547min
Break It Down...What Does That Mean?!
You are taking a Scent Work class, attending a working or webinar, reading a blog or listening to a podcast and you hear the phrase, "break it down". What does this even mean?! How can go about "break...
31 Aug 202524min
Imposter Syndrome: Discussion with Teah Anders and Silke Wittig
Have you ever felt as though you were being smothered by a blanket of doubt when it comes to Scent Work? Are you second guessing every little thing you do, paralyzed with fear of making a mistake? Per...
22 Juli 202557min
Before and After the Trial
There exists a world of opportunities in the days immediately before and after a given trial. What we choose to do with our dogs during these days can have an immense impact on our performance on tria...
15 Juli 202535min
Embracing Consequences
Consequences are all bad things, right? Not necessarily. When training, consequences are merely results, not inherently good or bad. By embracing the concept of consequences, we can make more informed...
5 Juli 202530min
