All About Scent Work Podcast
Episodes
Monday Mar 16, 2020
Trials Cancelled...Now What?!
Monday Mar 16, 2020
Monday Mar 16, 2020
Recorded during the COVID-19 pandemic, the purpose of this discussion with Michael McManus of Ready, Sit, Go is to delve into why people compete in the first place, how those people will cope with trials being cancelled nationwide while also highlighting ways handlers can use this time to further improve their skills during an otherwise unsettling and uncertain time.
The main takeaway should be that we will all get through to the other side of this. Use this opportunity to reignite your joy for the game of Scent Work and spending valuable time with our dogs.
Speakers:
Dianna L. Santos
Michael McManus
Monday Mar 16, 2020
Demystifying Pooling Odor
Monday Mar 16, 2020
Monday Mar 16, 2020
Pooling odor: a thing that competitors fret about in competition. But what IS pooling odor REALLY?
We sit down with Michael McManus of Ready, Sit, Go in this podcast episode to discuss this topic, how training approaches may affect a dog's ability to work through a pooling odor problem, how inaccessible hides may worsen the issue and much more!
Speakers:
Dianna L. Santos
Michael McManus
Wednesday Mar 04, 2020
Idols Need Not Apply
Wednesday Mar 04, 2020
Wednesday Mar 04, 2020
When it comes to teaching Scent Work, a great deal of harm can occur when idolization enters the mix.
We direct this episode to our fellow professional instructors and trainers, urging them to remember that they do NOT need to be perfect, that doing so distances them from their clients, and to reject any attempts of idolization since this can cause serious harm to the human and canine client. A thought-provoking episode for certain, but all topics every professional instructor and trainer should take to heart. We hope you enjoy it and welcome any discussions that may come from it.
Speaker:
Dianna L. Santos