You don't have to be in an airport to do baggage searches. Incorporating bags, cases and rucksacks into searches adds a surprising layer to your searches. Plus practising baggage lineups is a fun but effective way to hone your directed search skills. As a bonus I also show you how to search post, from letters and junk mail to Jiffy bags and small parcels. Recycling has never been so much fun!
Everything you need to know about devising the perfect search. From figuring out what skills both you and your dog already have, to setting goals to reach new heights, this course shows you what to include and what to leave out of your searches. Badly designed searches can set your search team back. Well designed searches can propel you to successes you never imagined you could reach. Perfect for setting your own searches or designing searches for clients and classes.
Once your dog can search for a specific scent it's time to put those essential foundation skills in place. These skills unlock the secrets to searching everything. Boosting concentration and teamwork, developing great partner techniques and staying safe no matter where you search is the exciting next step in your scentwork journey. If you're following the courses in a logical order, I recommend taking this one after the Teach Your Dog to Sniff course.