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LIVE ONLINE COURSE: Reading Your Dog in Context, The Field Guide Method
Your dog is constantly providing information. Learn how to recognize what matters, understand the full picture, and make handling decisions with a better-trained eye.
Tuesdays, August 11 through September 29
Eight live online sessions
Four instructional sessions. Four personalized video reviews. Focused coaching throughout.
Limited to four handlers
This course is designed for:
Trailing handlers who want to read their dogs more accurately and make better decisions under uncertainty
Handlers working without regular access to mentorship who want knowledgeable feedback on what they are seeing
Trainers and instructors who want a deeper understanding of trailing behavior and handler decision-making
Handlers who notice changes in their dog’s behavior but are not always sure what those changes mean
Teams who feel solid in training but struggle during certifications or evaluations
Handlers ready to move beyond a list of behaviors and build a deeper understanding of their own dog
Frequently Asked Questions
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Participants should already be actively trailing with their dog and able to work trails regularly throughout the course. The focus is not on teaching trail-laying or foundational trailing skills, but on developing observation, interpretation, and decision-making skills.
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You do not need to be an advanced handler to benefit from this course. However, you should have a dog that is actively working trails and have regular opportunities to train between sessions.
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No. Every dog is different. Rather than teaching a fixed list of behaviors, this course will help you build a personalized understanding of your own dog's trailing behavior through observation, Field Notes, pattern recognition, and reflection.
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Yes! Video review is a valuable part of the learning process, and students are strongly encouraged to record their trails whenever possible. A body-worn camera or a teammate recording with a phone is sufficient.
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Yes. Students should plan to work trails regularly throughout the course and apply the concepts between meetings.