Road to Detection: Training Tips for Scent Detection Handlers, Competitors and Enthusiasts

Tamara Champagne
Road to Detection: Training Tips for Scent Detection Handlers, Competitors and Enthusiasts

Ever wish you had a scent detection training mentor in your back pocket? That's exactly what you'll get when you tune into Road to Detection with your host, Tamara Champagne. Her specialty? Breaking down training theory and strategies into actionable step-by-step processes that help you get results with a whole lot less confusion. Road to Detection will deliver training strategies and tips about how to train and prepare your dog for noseowork competitions and trials. These actionable episodes provide valuable insights for scent detection, nosework, sport detection and scentwork handlers, competitors and enthusiasts. If you want to learn how to train your scent detection dog and optimize your training and trialing performance, you're in the right place! On this show I will answer questions like: *How to make a training plan for scent detection *What are the steps to teaching an indication *How to improve my dog's nosework performance *What do I need to prepare for a scentwork trial *How do I overcome my scent detection challenge *What scent puzzles are good for my dog

  1. JAN 7

    017 - Bird Dog Detection: Accidental Bird Dog & Ugly Dog Hunting

    In this episode, I'm joined by Terry Ann Fernando and Mike Neiduski. We delve into our journey with bird dogs and explore effective strategies for managing our high-energy companions. We highlight the numerous benefits of scent work for dogs, particularly in engaging high-drive breeds and navigating rehabilitation periods. We discuss the three pillars of dog training and the importance of building a strong foundation, especially for hunting dogs. The conversation also covers the significance of reading your dog's behavior accurately and provides insights on getting started with scent work. Finally, I'm excited to announce a collaboration with Terry Ann and Mike. We are launching a new course, designed to help bird dog owners integrate these valuable training strategies into their daily routines. Follow Terry Ann and Mike for more hunting dog content and news on our new course launching January 15, 2025!  Terry Ann Fernando - Accidental Bird Dog  Mike Neiduski - Ugly Dog Hunting  In this episode:  00:57 Our Journey with Bird Dogs 12:51 Managing High-Energy Dogs 16:51 The Benefits of Scent Work for Dogs 17:54 Engaging High Drive Dogs 29:04 Navigating Rehabilitation 46:04 Three Pillars of Dog Training 47:31 Building a Strong Foundation for Hunting Dogs 49:03 Instilling Independence and Confidence in Dogs 49:46 The Importance of Patience in Dog Training 52:16 Reading Your Dog's Behavior 54:47 Getting Started in Scent Work 01:00:25 Collaboration and Course Launch Announcement   And, if you're not already, please follow Road to Detection on Instagram! A page dedicated to this podcast and all things detection training.

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Ever wish you had a scent detection training mentor in your back pocket? That's exactly what you'll get when you tune into Road to Detection with your host, Tamara Champagne. Her specialty? Breaking down training theory and strategies into actionable step-by-step processes that help you get results with a whole lot less confusion. Road to Detection will deliver training strategies and tips about how to train and prepare your dog for noseowork competitions and trials. These actionable episodes provide valuable insights for scent detection, nosework, sport detection and scentwork handlers, competitors and enthusiasts. If you want to learn how to train your scent detection dog and optimize your training and trialing performance, you're in the right place! On this show I will answer questions like: *How to make a training plan for scent detection *What are the steps to teaching an indication *How to improve my dog's nosework performance *What do I need to prepare for a scentwork trial *How do I overcome my scent detection challenge *What scent puzzles are good for my dog

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