Comprehensive Training

Learn the ins and outs of Trail Hunt International with our detailed curriculum

Expert Instructors

Get hands-on guidance from experienced professionals in the field

Practical Application

Apply your knowledge in classes and workshops and enhance your teaching skills

About the Course

Are you ready to start on a journey to become a certified Trail Hunt International Instructor? Our course is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to teach this exciting scentwork sport to your clients. Dive deep into the world of Trail Hunt with our expert-led training and practical lessons. Join us and step into a rewarding role that combines passion with professionalism. Enroll now and start making a difference in the lives of both pets and pet owners.

About the Creator

Hi, I'm Alexandra Butler, the founder of Trail Hunt International. With years of experience in scentwork training and a passion for helping others succeed, I'm excited to share my expertise with you. I understand the challenges you may face on your journey to becoming an instructor, and I'm here to guide you every step of the way. My goal is to see you thrive in teaching this innovative sport and make a positive impact in the pet industry.

Course Curriculum

10 Chapters · 136 Lessons

  1. 1

    Introduction

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      Welcome

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      Introduction

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      About the Trail Hunt Course

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    Agreement with Trail Hunt International

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      Agreement

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      Agreement with Trail Hunt International

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    Running Trail Hunt International Classes

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      The Structure of Trail Hunt International

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      How to run Trail Hunt International Classes

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      Running classes and more

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      How to advertise events

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      What you can do after the course

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      What other courses you can do with Trail Hunt International

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      Setting up classes

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      Explaining Exercises

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      Coaching clients

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      Signing clients off

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      How to create FB events and co-hosting

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      Working with Registered Members

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      Example assessment of Free Trail Achievement test

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      Example assessment of a Surface Transition achievement test

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    Trail Hunt

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      What is Trail Hunt

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      The Odour

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      Equipment

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      Creating Soaks

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      Locations

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      Who is this aimed at

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      Class sizes

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      Progressing our clients

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      Running dogs on the same odour trail

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    The dogs nose

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      Introduction

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      How the dogs nose is structured

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      Sniffing

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      The Jacobson organ

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      Olfactory epithelium

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      Olfactory Cells

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      Cilia

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      Ethmoid Bone

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      Bowman’s Gland

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      comparison to human nose

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      Alternating

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      Odour problems

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      Chemicals

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      Adaptation

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    The Odour and the Trail

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      How odour is created

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      What is the difference between odour trail and scent trail

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      Weather effects in the trail

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      Environmental effects

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      Time scales

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      Contamination

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    How the dog will use the odour

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      How the dog will use the trail

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      What about the human scent in the trail

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      Scent Cones

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      Isolated video of dog using scent cone

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      Free trailing vs long line trailing

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      Body language

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      Progression of each dog

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      What to do if the dog loses the tail

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    Practical exercises - Foundations

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      Exercise 1 - Explained

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      Exercise 1 - Practical

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      Exercise 1 - Workshop

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      Exercise 2 - Explained

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      Exercise 2 - Practical

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      Exercise 2 - Workshop

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      Exercise 3 - Explained

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      Exercise 3 - Practical

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      Exercise 3 - Workshop

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      Exercise 4 - Explained

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      Exercise 4 - Practical

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      Exercise 4 - Workshop

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      Exercise 5 - Explained

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      Exercise 5 - Practical

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      Exercise 5 - Workshop

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      Exercise 6 - Explained

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      Exercise 6 - Practical

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      Exercise 6 - Workshop

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      Exercise 7 - Explained

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      Exercise 7 - Practical

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      Exercise 7 - Workshop

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      Exercise 8 - Explained

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      Exercise 8 - Practical

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      Exercise 8 - Workshop

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      Exercise 9 - Explained

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      Exercise 9 - Practical

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      Exercise 9 - Workshop

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      Exercise 10 - Explained

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      Exercise 10 - Practical

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      Exercise 10 - Workshop

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      Exercise 11 - Explained

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      Exercise 11 - Practical

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      Exercise 11 - Workshop

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      Exercise 12 - Explained

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      Exercise 12 - Practical

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      Exercise 12 - Workshop

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      Exercise 13 - Explained

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      Exercise 13 - Practical

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      Exercise 14 - Explained

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      Exercise 14 - Practical

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      Exercise 15 - Explained

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      Exercise 15 - Practical

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      Exercise 16 - Explained

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      Exercise 16 - Practical

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      Exercise 17 - Explained

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      Exercise 17 - Practical

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      Exercise 18 - Explained

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      Exercise 18 - Practical

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      Longer Trail Practical example

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      Preparing for Foundations Plus

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      PDFs

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    Practical Exercises - Foundations Plus

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      The Indication

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      The Indication 1

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      The Indication 2

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      The Indication 3

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      The Indication 4

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      The Indication 5

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      The Indication in the Trail

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      The 4 Stage Start

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      Exercise 1 - Explained

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      Exercise 1 - Practical

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      Exercise 2 - Explained

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      Exercise 2 - Practical

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      Exercise 3 - Explained

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      Exercise 3 - Practical

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      Exercise 4 - Explained

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      Exercise 4 - Practical

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      Exercise 5 - Explained

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      Exercise 5 - Practical

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      Exercise 6 - Explained

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      Exercise 6 - Practical

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      Exercise 7 - Explained

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      Exercise 7 - Practical

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      Exercise 8 - Explained

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      Exercise 9 - Explained

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      Exercise 9 - Practical

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      Bringing everything together

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      Preparing for Component work

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      PDFs

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    Assessment

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      Assessment

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