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JANUARY 2026
MENTAL MANAGEMENT FOR NOSE WORK TEAMS
Managing the Mental Game – Become the Handler your Dog Deserves!
One day, in-person event with powerpoint presentation and working teams
Date: January 31, 2026 (February 14 back-up day in case of inclement weather)
Location: near Portland, OR
Contact event host Rebecca Dodson for more information and to register.
MARCH 2026
SOURCE CONFERENCE – Fuel your Training, Find your People
Come and join me and other great speakers for an amazing conference about scent work and Mental Management! Day 1 will be a conference without dogs, and day 2 will be hands-on workshops with dogs!
I will be doing a presentation on close proximity hides and converging odor on day 1, and then we will apply the concepts and exercises on day 2 with working dog teams!
CEUs pending
For more information and to register: https://sourcenoseworkconference.com/
APRIL 2026
LIVE WEBINAR: “THE GOAL-POWERED SEARCH: MASTERING PROCESS & OUTCOME GOALS TO ACHIEVE SUCCESS IN NOSE WORK”
Date: April 16, 2026 at 4:30 pm Pacific Time (the event will be recorded and available for viewing online)
Hosted by Scent Work University (Dianna Santos)
REGISTER HERE
Approved for 2 CEUs for CNWIs
Description:
Great results start with great goals! This webinar breaks down the difference between process and outcome goals and helps you, as a handler, identify meaningful goals that drive progress—making your training more efficient, measurable, and successful in more ways than one.
You’ll learn how to use process goals to redefine winning, prevent overtrying, and minimize frustration and despondency in trials, while clearly defining the big-picture results you want. We’ll also focus on the small, actionable habits and everyday “wins” that get you there – keeping your team motivated, engaged, and confident.
Through practical examples of outcome and process goals, you’ll learn how to build a goal plan that supports a positive mindset and strong teamwork on the road to success.
MAY 2026
“MENTAL MANAGEMENT FOR NOSE WORK TEAMS” – IN-PERSON WORKSHOP (2 days)
Date: Saturday/Sunday, May 16-17, 2026
Location: Rapid City, SD
Hosted by Two Paws Up Dog Training LLC (Brenda Belmonte)
Approved for 18 CEUs for CPDTs and 6 CEUs for CNWIs
For more information and to register, go to https://www.twopawsupdogtrainingllc.com/events/mental-management-for-nose-work-teams-become-the-handler-your-dog-deserves
JUNE 2026
“MENTAL MANAGEMENT FOR NOSE WORK TEAMS” – IN-PERSON WORKSHOP in cooperation with Teah Anders
Date: June 22-25, 2026
Location: Roberts, MT
Hosted by Canine Connection (Nikki Markle)
Approved for 21 CEUs for CPDTs and 5 CEUs per full day/2.5 CEUs for 1/2 day for CNWIs
For more information, check out Montana Nose Work Camp and/or email Nikki Markle.
OCTOBER 2026
“INDIANA NOSE WORK JAMBOREE” – more info to come
Date: October 24-25, 2026
Location: Fort Wayne, IN area
Hosted by 2 Nose You is 2 Loves You (Carolyn Stanger)
For more information, email Carolyn Stanger
NOVEMBER 2026
IN-PERSON SEMINAR “Unleashing Potential: Motivation, Drive, Focus, and Resilience in Nose Work” plus ONE NOSE WORK COACHING DAY – more info to come
Date: November 22-23, 2026
Location: Loranger, LA
Hosted by Dog Gone Right (Carolyn Kerner)
Seminar description:
Unleashing Potential: Motivation, Drive, Focus, and Resilience inNose Work
Explore the critical elements of motivation, drive, focus, and resilience that shape successful scent work dogs in this engaging seminar. Through a PowerPoint presentation and live demonstrations, we’ll highlight how these traits fuel performance and problem-solving during scent detection work. Gain practical insights into training techniques that foster resilience in working dogs, helping them stay focused and persistent, even in challenging environments. Perfect for handlers, trainers, and dog lovers aiming to elevate their dog’s skills and mental toughness.
For more information, email Carolyn Kerner.