- an unique opportunity to attend a seminar with one of the worlds absolute most experienced trainers of Nose Work.

His FOURTEEN appearances as a World Championship competitor and multiple National and Regional podium placements in different dog sports afford him the opportunity to help and coach many top competitors in the U.S. and abroad.

Dave brings his knowledge of multiple disciplines and dog sports to the table to offer the most informative training and coaching available. Dave is also a judge for UKC sanctioned Nosework trials and a United States Mondio Ring Association judge.

Known as a "TRAINER OF TRAINERS", Dave's knowledge, innovative ideas and approach to problem solving is sought world wide and his seminars and coaching are second to none. His experience as a "behaviorist" allows him to think "outside the box" when it comes to training and handling for all dog sports and companion obedience. Dave is also known globally for his work with aggressive and fear reactive dogs.
His Nosework/Detection program is known world wide and he has been a consultant for the United States Dept, of defense. 

Topics to be covered, but not limited to are:

• A brief history of operant conditioning and animal training.
• Learning theory.
• A brief history of specific odor detection past and present methods. 
• Understanding different methods and why certain methods are stronger and more durable. 
• Teaching an animal how to clearly work independently from the handler with confidence.
• Targeting.
• The use of a secondary reinforcer.
• Understanding the difference in primary and secondary rewards.
• Understanding the different types of indications or final alerts. 
• Brief review of rules and regulations. 
• Review of equipment needed. 
• Brief review of animal selection. 
• Teaching the indication, and teaching the indication through the 3 stages of learning. 
• Teaching search patterns. 
• Understanding motivation.
• Proper leash handling.
• Detailing vs Free search.
• And much more……