Fun Scent Games Instructor Certification Program - Level Two

Learn All About and How to Teach The Science of Scenting & Scent Article Training Classes

Course Curriculum


  Welcome to Your Course
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  Part One. The Science of Scenting
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  Part Two. Teaching a Retrieve to Hand
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Your Instructor


Louise Stapleton-Frappell
Louise Stapleton-Frappell

Louise Stapleton-Frappell - B.A. Hons. PCBC-A. PCT-A. CAP3. CTDI. CWRI. DN-FSG2. DN-CPCT2. FFCP.

Louise Stapleton-Frappell is a highly respected professional canine trainer and behavior consultant, and a valued Partner and Faculty Member of DogNostics Career Center. She also serves as a Board Member of The Pet Professional Guild, a global organization that promotes the use of force-free, science-based training and pet care practices.

A graduate of the University of Leeds, Louise holds a joint honors degree in Spanish and Portuguese with subsidiary studies in Management Economics and Industrial Management. She was among the first to achieve dual accreditation as both a Professional Canine Trainer and Professional Canine Behavior Consultant through the Pet Professional Accreditation Board.

Louise is the creator and lead instructor of the internationally respected DogNostics Dog Trainer Certificate Program, a comprehensive curriculum that prepares aspiring professionals to train ethically, effectively, and with confidence. She also authors and instructs a range of other DogNostics programs including the Trick Dog Instructor Program, Fostering Collaborative Care, and Walk This Way Instructor Program. In addition to program development, Louise has co-authored several respected industry texts and educational resources, contributing significantly to the continuing education of pet professionals worldwide.

Through her business, The DogSmith of Estepona, Louise offers personalized training services to an international clientele in Southern Spain. Known for her clarity, compassion, and commitment to positive training, she is frequently invited to speak at international conferences and educational summits.

Louise continues to raise industry standards through her mentorship, educational leadership, and unwavering dedication to force-free, ethical training.


Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
Your course begins as soon as you enroll! Each applicant has 12 months to complete their program.
How long do I have access to the course?
After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for twelve months - across any and all devices you own.
How do I progress through my course?
Your course is divided into individual lessons. You will need to progress through the lessons in order. You must view at least 90% of a video to advance. If you fast forward through a lesson or skip sections, you will not be able to proceed. There is a short multiple-choice graded quiz at the end of each lesson. You will need to pass the quiz to advance.
To Recap - Your Fun Scent Games Level Two Course is Comprised of the Following:
  1. Part One. The Science of Scenting
  2. Part Two. Teaching a Retrieve to Hand
  3. Part Three. Scent Article Training
Many trainers and their clients, may already have dogs that will avidly retrieve objects but for those that don't, we hope you enjoy Part Two! A 'bonus' section that contains in-depth instructions on teaching a solid retrieve to hand. You might even decide to host a whole class or mini-workshop dedicated to teaching this behavior!

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