Hosted by the South Coast Vizsla Club

JANUARY 27, 2024 • 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.

Sycamore Elementary School – 225 W 8th Street, Claremont, CA 91711

Overview

This one-day seminar satisfies the seminar option for new judge candidates and counts as continuing education for current judges. You must attend the entire day as a full participant to meet the AKC Scent Work seminar requirements. The seminar will be split between classroom instruction/discussion and hands-on activities.  More information about how to become an AKC Scent Work Judge can be found here:  https://www.akc.org/sports/akc-scent-work/judges-resources/

Discussion Topics

▪ Scent theory

▪ General expectations of judges

▪ Picking and planning search areas

▪ General hide placement considerations

▪ Searches by class level, including hide placement, test challenges, and judging the search

Hands-on Learning

Participants acting as Judges and Stewards will break into groups to design searches for preselected classes and difficulty levels. After the demo dog runs the search, the instructor will discuss the search design and hide placement with the group. The presenter will provide their evaluation.

Seminar Fees

Judges (Full Participation) $125

Audit Participation $75

Lunch will be provided.

There will be unlimited spaces for Auditors. 

SCVC Members are highly encouraged to audit, especially those interested or currently trialing in AKC Scent Work Trials. 

REGISTRATION FORM

Mail Registration to:

Jamie Walton – SCVC Scent Work Education Seminar

256 W. 8th Street

Claremont, CA 91711

jamie@professionaldesign.org

909-730-0065

Registration deadline is JANUARY 12, 2024.