Making the Case for Mock Trials and Sniff N' Gos

About this episode

The episode discusses the importance of mock trials and Sniff N' Go events for Scent Work teams preparing for competition.

Particularly for those teams interested in competing in Scent Work trials, ensuring they and their dogs are ready is an important part of the process. Can they perform in a novel environment and under pressure? This is where mock trials and Sniff N' Go events come into play. Essential information gathering tools, participating in these events should be part of the process before a team steps to the line on trial day. Join us for this discussion with Lori Timberlake of Do Over Dog Training to learn more about the mock trials and Sniff N’ Gos, why they can be so incredibly helpful, what to look for, how to best use them and why instructors and clubs should work to add more of them to the calendar. Speakers Lori Timberlake and Dianna L. Santos RECOMMENDED RESOURCES How to Run CSW Test Prep Classes & Mock ORT/Trials Webinar NACSW Trial Experience Webinar Series: Part 1 (ORT - NW3) NACSW Trial Experience Webinar Series: Part 2 (Element Specialty Trials) NACSW Trial Experience Webinar Series: Part 3 (Elite, Elite Premier and Summit) C-WAGS Rally, Obedience & Games Class Set-Up & Instructor Tips Webinar Getting Started with C-WAGS Scent Detection Webinar Let's Chat: Training…

People in this episode

Host: Dianna L. Santos

Guest: Lori Timberlake

Topics covered

• Scent Work trials
• mock trials
• Sniff N' Go events
• dog training
• competition preparation

Keywords

• mock trials
• Sniff N' Go
• Scent Work
• dog training
• competition preparation
• Lori Timberlake

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Do Over Dog Training, Scent Work University

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