Handler Development & Skill Enhancement with Fred Helfers

LIMITED WORKING AND AUDITING SPOTS

Fred's training sessions will focus on enhancing the handler’s skills by bridging foundational techniques with advanced handling for effective problem solving in Nose/Scent Work training and trialing. Handlers will learn how to better communicate with their dogs, recognize and strengthen key skills, and address specific challenges that arise during training. Handling is 50% of the equation and Fred will help handlers finesse their role with the role of their dog for successful search performance. To read about Fred see link at bottom of page or click image above.

Saturday

Saturday will focus on handling Interiors (element adjustment as needed).

• Reviewing the foundation of applying your dog during Interior searches.

• Building odor obedience foundational drills.

• Utilizing foundational exercises to gain consistency when working your canine.

• Understanding your role as a handler in problem solving.

• Managing the search area in Interior exercises.

Sunday

Sunday is emphasizing Containers & Exteriors (element adjustment as needed).

• Reviewing the foundation of applying your dog during Container and Exterior searches.

• Building odor obedience foundational drills.

• Utilizing foundational exercises to gain consistency when working your canine.

• Understanding your role as a handler in problem solving.

• Managing the search area in container and exterior exercises.

Daily Elements and Topics subject to adjustment without notice.

Building bonds between dogs and their people one search at a time.