Whether you train for work, competition, or simply for the huge fun that you and your dog can have together, understanding how our dogs observe the world through their noses helps us to get the best out of their remarkable abilities.

David focuses twenty-six years experience of working with police dogs and training handlers in tracking and searching for people, property, explosives, narcotics, cash and firearms, together with post graduate study, in translating an understanding of the theory into best practice.

Ever wondered what ‘scent’ actually is? Why some dogs are better at searching than others? What the ideal scenting conditions are? How to train your dog to find lost money?

To be held at Fraser Hall, Cowan Bridge, nr Kirkby Lonsdale, LA6 2HX (8mls from J36 on
M6) on Saturday 25 February 2012 10am – 4pm
Cost £35 – bring your own lunch – tea/coffee provided
For further details and booking please contact Debbie Hodgkiss 015242 71955 or Sue Whiteley 015396 21946

Behaviour and training problems are often directly linked to the expression of normal behaviour patterns of the domestic dog, but what is “normal” domestic dog behaviour?

This one day seminar explores the true nature of dogs, how their inherited patterns of behaviour contribute directly to their ability to cope with modern life, why training and behaviour problems develop and the principles that can be applied to change those behaviours for the benefit of dog and owner alike. Including case studies, anecdotes and the opportunity for audience discussion.

On 24th March 2012 at Woking College, Surrey – for further details and booking please contact Suzanne Rogers http://www.learningaboutanimals.co.uk/