Learning Objectives

The first course in the series will lay the foundation for understanding odor theory. It will introduce you to the difference between dog and human perception. You will  learn about the scent picture and what cognitive strategies the dog is using to find target odor. 

Key Features

This is a on-demand, self paced class which uses examples, pictures and videos to teach  concepts and illustrate theory. Interactive quizzes are included to consolidate knowledge and activate understanding. 

Who This Course is For

This course is for anyone training or competing in scent work or nose work, using essential oil target odors (birch, anise, clove, cypress, myrrh, vetiver).  

Ellen and her dog Astra

Ellen Heavner

I am a scent work trainer, instructor, competitor, student, and judge in many venues (AKC, UKC, USCSS, ASCA). I have been teaching for about ten years and competing for longer than that. I am fascinated by the science of scent, and how dogs perceive it. By far the most difficult thing about teaching is getting students to understand the nature of odor and what the dogs are doing when they are searching. These classes are a compilation of my knowledge about the odors we use in sports detection. 

Understand the Scent Cone!

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Curriculum

1 Chapter · 5 Lessons

  1. 1

    The Culture Clash

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Introduction

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      The Difference Between Scent and Vision

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      The Scent Picture

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Other Issues that Affect the Search

    5. (Included in full purchase)

      Quiz on Culture Clash