Instructor Certification Program: Amy Herot and Jill Marie O'Brien

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This episode features a discussion with Amy Herot and Jill Marie O'Brien about the Instructor Certification Program for K9 Nose Work.

We are thrilled to have the opportunity to speak with the co-founders of K9 Nose Work® and NACSW™, Amy Herot and Jill Marie O'Brien regarding the Instructor Certification Program. In this episode, Amy and Jill discuss why the Instructor Certification Program was created, what prospective instructors can expected from the program, the benefits afforded dogs, handlers and instructors alike and their plans for the future. Speakers: Amy Herot, Jill Marie O'Brien and Dianna L. Santos RECOMMENDED RESOURCES Learn more about the Instructor Certification Program here. See the FAQs about the Instructor Certification Program. Register for the February 2026 Session here. See the K9 Nose Work Newsletter here and subscribe here. TRANSCRIPT Click here to read the transcript. Scent Work University is an online dog training platform focused on all things Scent Work. Our online courses, seminars, webinars and eBooks are not only for those who are interested in competition, but also for those dog owners who are simply looking for something fun and engaging to do with their dogs. Check out Scent Work University today! Interested in other dog sports, helping a new dog or puppy learn the ropes to be…

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Guests: Amy Herot, Jill Marie O'Brien

Topics covered

• Instructor Certification Program
• K9 Nose Work
• dog training
• handler benefits
• future plans

Keywords

• Instructor Certification Program
• K9 Nose Work
• dog training
• handler benefits
• NACSW

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: K9 Nose Work®, NACSW™, Scent Work University

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