Introduction To Scent Work
Your first step to scent work success!
This 6-week course includes
weekly lectures, knowledge reviews,
and video tutorials.
You can submit one video
for instructor feedback per week.
Feedback includes a written explanation
and video demonstration.
Course Curriculum
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PreviewWhat Is Scent Work?
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StartKnowledge Review - Principles of Odor and Odor Recognition
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StartPreparing For Your First Training Session
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StartKnowledge Review - Reward Timing and Placement
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StartLet's Get To Work!
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StartKnowledge Review - Introduction To Odor
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StartIntroduction To Odor Video Tutorial
Frequently Asked Questions
Your Instructor
Stephanie Kaiser
Stephanie has over a decade of experience training and handling dogs professionally for service, hearing, guide, and scent detection work, working with Guide Dogs for the Blind and Texas Hearing and Service Dogs. She has years of experience training group and private lessons in skills ranging from basic obedience to behavior modification. She received formal education from the Starmark Academy for Professional Dog Trainers to become a behavioral specialist. Most recently, she was a Bed Bug Detection K9 Handler. While she was partnered with one dog, she certified with four. Her K9 partner was certified under two organizations: World Detector Dog Organization and Integrated Bed Bug Management Association. She has a keen eye for and impeccable interpretation of changes in body language that makes her an invaluable source for behavior modification and scent detection training. Stephanie is a Professional Member of the International Association of Canine Professionals.
Emily Kaiser
Emily received her B.S. in Business Administration- Entrepreneurship Specialization, Summa Cum Laude from the University of Baltimore. She has over a decade of experience in veterinary medicine and was a veterinary technician in Maryland and Pennsylvania. Her primary dog training focus has been in the world of sporting dogs; she titled her dog, Liliana, in flyball, agility, lure coursing, and therapy work, and worked with her to pass her AKC Canine Good Citizen certification and American Temperament Test Society temperament test. Emily was a Bed Bug Detection K9 Handler and certified with two K9s under the World Detector Dog Organization. She studied with world-renowned dog trainer, Michael Ellis, at the Michael Ellis School for Dog Trainers where she learned important skills in team engagement and advanced techniques for increasing motivation and drive. Her goal for any dog and handler team she comes into contact with is to strengthen their bond as a team and build engagement and motivation for the work.
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"Our GSD Lucy just started her second course with Kaiser K9 and we look forward to starting our younger GSD Magnus in their Intro class this week. Emily and Stephanie are knowledgable, experienced, patient, fun, and professional. The classes are organized, well run, and packed with practice and learning. When I have questions (and I tend to have many), their answeres are thoughtful, clear, and comprehensive. Handlers get to understand exactly what they are doing (and what they are moving toward) and why they are doing it in a particular way or order. Furthermore, the pace and methods are tailored for each dog and Kaiser K9 are experts in quickly reading dogs and understanding their needs in order to be successful at learning while having a good time. Scent work can be really fun and rewarding for dogs and Emily and Stephanie have harnessed that spirit. I recommend them without reservation!"
- Jen Anderson, Scent Work Student and Competitor
"I began training with Emily and Stephanie in scent work a couple of years ago. I started the classes with the intent of giving my older dog, who was retired from many other dog sports, something low-impact to keep her busy. They showed me the importance of teaching a trained alert and it was a huge lesson for me. Not only did Indy's confidence grow in a short period of time, by my confidence grew as well. We now have our NW1 title and are hooked on the sport. Thank you Emily and Stephanie for sharing your knowledge with us and continuing to challenge us."
- Debbie Kaminski, Scent Work Student and Competitor
"It's been a year since I signed up for Gibson's first scent detection class. He's earned his birch ORT from NACSW, novice containers from AKC, level one from C-wags and hopefully his level 2 soon. We've set him up to be super reliable as the levels get harder. I couldn't be any happier with the training we've gotten from Kaiser K9. Every time I walk into the ring I feel super confident in Gibson's abilities."
- Deanna Colliatie, Scent Work Student and Competitor
"Gibson has been training in nosework with Kaiser K9 for a few months now. I believe some of is increased focus in other sports is a direct result of his nosework training!"
- Kat Edrington, Scent Work Student and Competitor
"Kaiser K9, Great trainers with a super approach. I love all the wonderful things the Team at Kaiser K9 has been able to do with my Labradors."
- Jim Closson, Founder, TK Hot Retrievers
"Latte just completed 6 nosework sessions with Emily and Stephanie! Latte is rather anxious (and sometimes impatient), so the classes and practice sessions at home have been helpful for her to build confidence and improve on her patience! We will also enroll Lea (another dog in our family)!"
- Loretta Holmberg, Scent Work Student and Competitor
"The Kaisers have helped me build a strong relationship with my dog. They have been patient with me every step of the way, helping me understand my patterns and how I was communicating to Hudson my Doberman. Hudson loves the nose work classes and I love how much they teach during class. Their approach is a bit different than what I have experienced in other nose work classes, and Hudson and I have seen dramatic improvement at both ends of the leash as a result."
- Cat Wade, Founder, Blue Chip Performance; Scent Work Student
"My dog, Claude, had such a great time learning the basics and beginnings of nosework with Stephanie and Emily! He had fun, built up his confidence, and was interested in learning! Even though he'll never compete or anything like that, just working his brain and getting him to do new things was wonderful! So excited to start my other dog with Kaiser K9!"
- Amanda Bilenki, Scent Work Student