Opportunities to experience what is Talking Dogs Scentwork with Licensed Trainer, Moira OWERS on the Isle of Mull - dates for 2018 & 2019: Scent 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 all on offer.
Fun filled days as a handler with your dog or as a spectator, where you will discover how dogs learn to make the very best use of their noses. All workshops are 10am through until 4.30pm.
NB Book consecutive days and receive a discount.
Scent 1 - Foundation
This is your introduction to scentwork where you and your dog learn the basics. Your dog will be introduced to a specific scent and will be encouraged to give an active indication (dog plays with the scented article or eats the food find rather than going still and staring or sitting in front of it.) You will learn about the scent picture, basic handling skills, free searching and blind searches. There are no pre-requisites for dogs, or handlers, attending this workshop, all are welcome. Cost £85 incl lunch.
21 August 2018 - Dervaig Village Hall, PA75 6QR
15 September - Dervaig Village Hall, PA75 6QR
30 October - Dervaig Village Hall, PA75 6QR
22 January 2019 - Dervaig Village Hall, PA75 6QR
23 February - Dervaig Village Hall, PA75 6QR
16 April - Dervaig Village Hall, PA75 6QR
Scent 2 - Handling Skills
Scent 2 concentrates on handling skills, introducing directed searches and search patterns. These allow teams to increase the challenge of the searches, including changes of height, duration of search and multiple/zero finds. Building on the foundation searches, this day will push the boundaries and challenge your team.
This workshop is open to all handlers who have completed S1 as a handler, or as a spectator who has taught their dog to find one specific scent and give an active indication (i.e. retrieve the article). Cost £85 incl lunch.
22 August 2018 - Dervaig Village Hall, PA75 6QR
16 September - Dervaig Village Hall, PA75 6QR
31 October - Dervaig Village Hall, PA75 6QR
23 January 2019 - Dervaig Village Hall, PA75 6QR
24 February - Dervaig Village Hall, PA75 6QR
17 April - Dervaig Village Hall, PA75 6QR
Scent 3 - Skill Builder
Building on the use of search patterns, searches become longer, thresholds become smaller. Hiding scented articles inside items, inside other items requires the team to work more accurately and efficiently. Some new 'n lead' searches such as baggage & postal sacks, may also be introduced.
This workshop is open to all handlers who have completed Scent 2. Cost £85 incl lunch.
9 October 2018 - Dervaig Village Hall, PA75 6QR
3 November - Dervaig Village Hall, PA75 6QR
9 March 2019 - Dervaig Village Hall, PA75 6QR
28 May - Dervaig Village Hall, PA75 6QR
Scent 4 - Environmentals
This is all about searching in new environments, the closest you and your dog will get to the actual experience of operational detector dog work. Delegates must have attended a minimum of two Talking Dogs Scentwork® workshops before attending this workshop. Only 6 dog/handler teams will be accepted on to each Scent 4 workshop, so book early to avoid disappointment. Cost £80 - bring your own packed lunch.
10 October 2018 - Torosay Castle Estate, Craignure, Isle of Mull, PA65 6AY
4 November - Torosay Castle Estate, Craignure, Isle of Mull, PA65 6AY
19 March 2019 - Torosay Castle Estate, Craignure, Isle of Mull, PA65 6AY
29 May - Torosay Castle Estate, Craignure, Isle of Mull, PA65 6AY
Scent 5 - Practise Day
A day of honing skills through multiple finds, blank searches and declaring the search area clear. Find out just how well you and your dog are really working. Great preparation for Scent 6.
Open to all handlers who have completed S3. Cost £85 lunch included.
13 November 2018 - Dervaig Village Hall, PA75 6QR
2 February 2019 - Dervaig Village Hall, PA75 6QR
Scent 6 - Accredited Handler Test Day
14 November 2018 - Dervaig Village Hall, PA75 6QR
3 February 2019 - Dervaig Village Hall, PA75 6QR
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