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.

Professional Canine Behavior Consultant and Trainer – Accredited by the Pet Professional Accreditation Board

Co-Partner and Faculty Member of DogNostics Career Center and Board Member of The Pet Professional Guild.

Louise’s experience, her background as a teacher and her impressive pet industry credentials means she is uniquely qualified to share her skills and knowledge with both the public and pet industry professionals. The creator of the DogNostics’ Dog Trainer Certification Program, Louise has presented at conferences internationally and has gained a reputation for expertly teaching and training humans and canines at her own establishment, The DogSmith of Estepona, in Southern Spain. Louise has published numerous articles on dog training and dog behavior and is also the published co-author of the following titles, A Lexicon of Practical Terms for Pet Trainers and Behavior Consultants and Pet Training and Behavior Consulting: A Model for Raising the Bar to Protect Professionals, Pets and Their People.


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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