PART THREE- Yes, Part Three ! Who knew this topic would be this expansive. In this EPISODE we take on ELITE to SUMMIT trial prep and include AKC Detective in the mix. We are looking at the trial levels  of  Elite Select, Elite, Elite Premier and Summit and the AKC equivalent and the skill sets needed for THIS trial level with a template for assessing where your canine team IS as of now and how to determine what to train for your next trial SUCCESS.Here is the ASSESS- TRAIN AND MEASURE TEMPLATE to REVISIT from our PARTS ONE and TWO that IS a best practice to apply to your compeition Nosework Team in preparing for TRIAL.ASSESS YOUR TEAM1- SKILLS TESTED - What is measured or tested for each trial level;2- DOGS SKILLS - Is the dog's search work effective and efficient for THAT trial level;3- PROBLEM SOLVING- Is the Dog's and/ or Handlers problem solving effective for that level;4- SEARCH WORK Ds- Duration, Distance, Difficulty, Distraction- for the level testedWe cover HOW TO  apply training to your TEAM assessment including:OBJECTIVES1- PROGRESSIVE TRAINING - Use progressive training level to level and skill sets within each level;2-TRAIN NOT TEST- limit testing; testing IS blind hides without help; complex puzzles above the dogs skill set; prior to trial- focus on the specific skill sets to train for that level or foundation for the trial level you are entering- rather than training above;3- TRAIN THE SKILLS- Understand the trial level and its search, hide, time parameters and skills for both dog and handler to be testedAnd then break down EACH TRIAL LEVEL by the skills tested at that TRIAL level for NACSW and AKCLEVEL APPROPRIATE- 4 AREAS TO CONSIDER FOR EACH LEVELSKILLS TESTED- What skills for dog and handler are tested for the trial levelSEARCH PARAMETERS- Elements; Search Area; Hides; Time; Distractions SKILL SETS REQUIRED- to meet Title LevelSend us a text

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