Find Your Fix- Sport Dog Scent Detection Podcast
DO YOU SPEAK DOG ? "Hey- the hide is HERE !!!"
Learning to read our dog working ODOR is no easy task. Our next PODCAST will jump into the deep end and explore Canine Communication ! Everything from our dog's communication of odor, to environment, to distraction and more from search start or release to search finish and search reward.
In our TRAIN TO TRIAL & TRIAL TO TRAIN series we have explored the concepts of source and sourcing, odor pathways, handler observation and Tools to Trial by. Our next series is to TALK COMMUNICATION. Dog to Handler, Handler to Dog and Team Speak !
Everything we DO, everything we SAY and even what we THINK, FEEL and SEE is part of the communication process from start line to finish between ourselves and our dog as a nose work team when we train and trial. To say communication is KEY is an understatement. Lets explore this fun topic and unlock our TRAIN TO TRAIL and TRIAL TO TRAIN potential in our next podcast and beyond.
LISTEN ON DEMAND- Wednesday August 28 2024 via your favorite Podcast App or at https://k9scentfix.buzzsprout.com/
Mountain Dogs LLC
Jill E. Kovacevich, CNWI
mtnnosework@gmail.com
Find Your Fix- Sport Dog Scent Detection Podcast
HOST SUPPORT- Site Suitability – what can you offer?
Site Suitability – what can you offer?
Lets discuss how you can identify potential trial sites and what are the needs for a trail site !
Here's our laundry list -
Types of locations: Whats important - Logistics- Parking, Dog Potty Areas Rest Rooms, Score Room, Hospitality for Volunteers; Search areas for levels the site supports;
Is the site Event Manageable- Line of sight; sound; enter/exit; reactive dogs; ADA-TBD;
Location proximity- lodging; food; travel distances; are events allowed; dogs allowed; budget feasible; New host/ experienced host; team hosting; single business hosting; engagement-conversation with the site; alot of info v little info; decision maker; methods to ask;
Exclusive Use- Ask for it and explain why- for the AREAS you MAY need
Review How to Host- Ask questions
Progression- Host event- mock; sniff n go; ORT; classes at new facility or area; ask to train at potential trial event facility; create a facility coordinator team; ask existing Host if you can be a facility coordinator for that Host; Offer to do trial secretary tasks; Ask to learn trial secretary tasks; volunteer for different hosts- different positions with learning in mind; ask to shadow the Host/ VC even if you miss searches or all the searches; offer to help with set up - break down; learn the Host Team Jobs- SR; VC; PLOT; GS; JS; T
RESOURCES ONLINE-
Rules- Be familiar with the rules for that Venue- NACSW/ AKC - other
How To Host- NACSW - INCLUDES IT ALL ! https://nacsw.net/events/trials/hosting-trial
Trial Location Requirements- NACSW https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JcuQDfA0uY0BH1cUm3B3yf-xqzd9zG0S/edit
Other Hosts- Learn who is hosting in your area; can you collaborate not infiltrate; how does that community share hosting calendar
