Recovery, Rest & Performance in Search Dogs June 10, 2026Search dogs work incredibly hard, both physically and mentally, yet recovery is often overlooked as part of the training process. In this article, we explore the difference between stops and...
Why Toy Play Matters in Search Dog Training May 14, 2026Building Motivation, Better Learning & Stronger Working Partnerships Through Play When most people think about toy rewards in dog training, the conversation usually starts and ends with: “Does the dog...
Mantrailing and Search Work in the Winter: Gear Tips and Cold Weather Wisdom November 5, 2025Winter is officially here - darker evenings, colder mornings, and a lot more rain! Training in the winter months can be a whole new experience for both you and your...
Indoor Scent Work October 7, 2025Scent Work Indoors – A Whole New Challenge! When we think of scent work, most of us picture dogs working outdoors — in fields, forests, city streets, or industrial parks...
Improve, Don’t Prove: The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything in Search Dog Training September 1, 2025Improve, Don’t Prove: The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything in Search Dog Training When we talk about training our search dogs, be it for Mantrailing, Air Scent or Cadaver, it’s...
Why I Teach the Kocher Method August 4, 2025There are many different Mantrailing methods out there, and each has its own philosophy, structure, and goals. After the INBTI seminar this month, I want to take this opportunity to...
