About the course

In unknown-number searches, one of the most difficult decisions a handler must make is knowing when the search is truly complete. Many teams struggle with the uncertainty of blanks, residual odour, and environmental contamination, often continuing to search long after the dog has stopped gathering useful information. This webinar explores search completion behaviour and the decision-making process behind calling “Finish” with confidence. You will learn how to observe your dog’s behaviour during a search, recognize when meaningful information is still being gathered, and identify the point where the search has naturally reached its conclusion.

Trish Noble

Trish Noble is the owner of Noble Nose Dog Training and an instructor and judge in sport scent detection. She began training in scent detection in 2013 and now coaches teams working toward advanced and elite levels of competition. Her teaching focuses on helping handlers better understand their dogs’ search behaviour and make confident decisions during searches.

Curriculum

2 Chapters · 13 Lessons

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    Webinar Replay

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      Introduction

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      Four handler traps

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      Anchor 1: Coverage

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      Anchor 2: Dog behaviour

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      Anchor 3: Context

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      Finish decision flowchart

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      Troubleshooting

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      Exercises

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      Q&A

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    Companion Materials

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      The Finish Decision Ladder

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      Webinar Replay Companion Guide

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      Progressive Training Plan for Unknown-Number Search Confidence

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      Feedback survey

Develop the observation and decision-making skills needed to confidently call finish in unknown-number searches.

Handlers often struggle with the uncertainty of blank searches, residual odour, and deciding when a search is truly complete. This webinar will help you better understand how dogs behave when odour is present — and when it isn’t.

$50.00

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