Precision in Every Sniff:
Scent Savvy
scent savvy
Level 1
Here’s What We’ll Cover:
Building Drive and Motivation – Focus is on making the game fun! Dog learns that finding odor leads to rewards and builds excitement to search.
Containers – Dog is introduced to searching simple, uniform containers in a controlled setting; learning to differentiate odor from distractors.
Transition (Moving from one search area or odor problem to another) – Dog begins learning to leave a finished search and shift focus to a new one, often needing support from handler.
Complex Corners – Dog begins learning to follow odor into basic corners and edges, often needing guidance.
scent savvy
Level 2
Here’s What We’ll Cover:
Building Drive and Motivation – Dog develops stronger work ethic and enthusiasm, showing more consistent drive across search areas.
Containers – Containers vary in type, material, and arrangement, and may include light distractions (e.g., food, toys).
Transition (Moving from one search area or odor problem to another) – Dog transitions more smoothly between search areas or problems with minimal downtime.
Complex Corners – Dog independently solves simple corner traps, with more accurate sourcing.
scent savvy
Level 3
Here’s What We’ll Cover:
Building Drive and Motivation – High motivation is maintained throughout long or challenging searches; dog works with enthusiasm despite search fatigue.
Containers – Dog confidently works complex container setups with distractions and nontraditional placements (e.g., tilted, stacked, hidden containers).
Transition (Moving from one search area or odor problem to another) – Dog adjusts quickly and independently between hides or elements, maintaining focus and search rhythm.
Complex Corners – Dog confidently works odor pooling or bouncing in L-shaped, U-shaped, or multi-wall corners.
scent savvy
Elite
Here’s What We’ll Cover:
Building Drive and Motivation – Dog shows deep internal motivation and stamina to persist through multiple or extended searches without loss of focus.
Containers – Dog works through highly challenging container problems with odor movement, distractors, and minimal visual clues.
Transition (Moving from one search area or odor problem to another) – Dog handles seamless transitions across multiple elements, surfaces, and odor sources without losing drive or clarity.
Complex Corners – Dog expertly navigates intricate corner problems with multiple scent cones, convergence, or elevation changes, using advanced odor problem-solving skills.
Includes Scent Savvy - Level 1: Building Drive and Motivation, Containers, Transition, and Complex Corners
Includes Scent Savvy - Level 2: Building Drive and Motivation, Containers, Transition, and Complex Corners
Includes Scent Savvy - Level 3: Building Drive and Motivation, Containers, Transition, and Complex Corners
Includes Scent Savvy - Elite: Building Drive and Motivation, Containers, Transition, and Complex Corners
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