(Entertainment-NewsWire.com, October 07, 2012 ) England -- Positive Animal Solutions are now taking bookings for the Pam Mackinnon Foundation Scentwork Course - Sunday 3rd February 2013 at the Guide Dogs Training Centre, Atherton, near Manchester.
A maximum of 12 handler places (£80 each) were available but 8 were booked within the first few days of booking opening leaving just 4 handler places available. There is also the option to come and watch as a spectator (£50.00 each) and see how the process works if your dog may not be comfortable in a class environment or if you learn best by watching first.
The Scent 1 - Foundation course provides an introduction to scentwork where you and your dog learn the basics.
Your dog will be introduced to a scent and will begin to work with you to give an active indication and find his reward.
You will learn about the scent picture, basic handling skills, free searching and blind searches.
Pam describes her approach to scentwork -
"Scentwork is about teaching the dog to find a specific scent, not a specific item. The scent is the key. This form of scentwork is different to that used for obedience and working trials, search and rescue and tracking. Each employs it’s own style and method of training which best fits the task in hand. Talking Dogs Scentwork is based on the type of searching I used during my time as a drug detector dog handler with HM Customs & Excise. This is a free flowing search style which allows the dog to cover complex areas efficiently and effectively. The handler works to support the dog and ensure the whole area has been cleared.
I have adapted search work to make it suitable for all breeds and ages of dogs. By integrating techniques from other disciplines, such as gundog training, and encouraging the use of food as well as toys, scentwork becomes accessible to all. This activity is an excellent way to reconnect with your dog, especially if your relationship has gone through rocky times. It builds trust and can help speed up bonding with newly rescued dogs. And it helps build concentration in young or impulsive dogs.
The beauty of scentwork is that each dog works to his or her own ability, as handlers, trainers and assistants constantly respond and fine tune the search according to what the individual dog needs. And of course, it’s FUN!
Dogs are allowed to be dogs and engage in an activity that owners can often find annoying or worrysome. Instead of battling against their natural desire to search, owners can harness and control the search."
Positive Animal Solutions have become known as one of the most respected sources for dog training books, DVDs and motivational training toys. Although UK based,Positive Animal Solutions have customers all over the world and ship to clients from Australia to USA. Positive Animal Solutions also host a range of training events and seminar.
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