GARRETT DYER SCENT WORK SEMINARS
FRIDAY | 6:30pm-8:30pm | August 1, 2025
Odor and the Environment (Lecture ONLY)
Presentation and discussion on odor and how environmental conditions impact the selection of hide placement during foundational training and the transition into advanced training. A close look at what happens to odor when hides are placed in various interior and exterior spaces and how best to predict possible outcomes in the migration of odor to increase the chances of a greater learning experience for you and your canine partner. $90 | Click here to register!
SATURDAY | 8:30am-4:30pm | August 2, 2025
Discovering the Truth Behind the False (Working and Auditing Spots)
Have you ever accused your dog of lying? Often, some handlers struggle to make sense of what might’ve caused their dog to indicate falsely. Short of subjecting their dog to a polygraph, many handlers assume their dog is just outright lying to make them look bad. Most dogs want to be a team player but respond to the search environment according to their conditioning. This workshop is for dog teams that experience a communication gap that causes their dog to exhibit undesired alert behaviors. Dog teams will work on various search problems to identify underlying signals that disrupt communication and work on techniques to improve clarity leading to improved performance. $180 working spot | $90 auditor
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SUNDAY | 8:30am-4:30pm | August 3, 2025
Finish! But Are You? (Working and Auditing Spots Available)
Handlers are quick to call finish when they have achieved their goal of locating the known number of hides. But what factors do you use to determine when to call finish when presented with the ‘unknown number’? Have you found yourself relying on a single factor in deciding when to call finish? Have you ever missed hides that impact your confidence? Have you ever caused your dog to false alert because of your beliefs? This workshop will use trial-style scenarios to challenge handler/dog teams to assess search areas, develop quick strategies, and make decisions to call finish and build confidence.
$180 working spot | $90 auditor Click here to register!
*Package Deal: All 3 seminars with working spot for Saturday and Sunday $425
Climate-controlled crating available in separate building. RV sites with electric hook-ups available.