Road to Detection: Training Tips for Scent Detection Handlers, Competitors and Enthusiasts

Road to Detection: Training Tips for Scent Detection Handlers, Competitors and Enthusiasts

Tamara Champagne

Episodes 20
Avg. Duration 37m
Activity Dormant
Since Jun 2024
Latest Episode Feb 2025

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Every 2 Weeks
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About This Podcast

Ever wish you had a scent detection training mentor in your back pocket? That's exactly what you'll get when you tune into Road to Detection with your host, Tamara Champagne. Her specialty? Breaking down training theory and strategies into actionable step-by-step processes that help you get results with a whole lot less confusion. Road to Detection will deliver training strategies and tips about how to train and prepare your dog for noseowork competitions and trials. These actionable episodes provide valuable insights for scent detection, nosework, sport detection and scentwork handlers, competitors and enthusiasts. If you want to learn how to train your scent detection dog and optimize your training and trialing performance, you're in the right place! On this show I will answer questions like: *How to make a training plan for scent detection *What are the steps to teaching an indication *How to improve my dog's nosework performance *What do I need to prepare for a scentwork trial *How do I overcome my scent detection challenge *What scent puzzles are good for my dog

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Recent Episodes

019 - Inaccessible Hides: Challenges and Strategies for Success

Feb 04, 2025 14m

In this episode, I discuss the concept of inaccessible hides in scent detection training. I share my experiences with my own dogs, Valor and Vimy, highlighting the importance of introducing…

018 - Elevated Hides: Challenges and Progressions

Jan 29, 2025 18m

In this episode, I discuss the complexities of training dogs on elevated hides. I break down the definitions, challenges, and training strategies necessary for success. This episode emphasizes the…

017 - Bird Dog Detection: Accidental Bird Dog & Ugly Dog Hunting

Jan 07, 2025 1h 9m

In this episode, I'm joined by Terry Ann Fernando and Mike Neiduski. We delve into our journey with bird dogs and explore effective strategies for managing our high-energy companions. We highlight…

016 - Happy New Year - Wins and Questions from Students and Friends

Dec 31, 2024 40m

2024 is a wrap! In this episode I share wins and questions from Road to Detection students and friends. The best part of this sport is how incredible our community is, and I'm always grateful for…

015 - Training Audit: Navigating Variable Reinforcement

Oct 22, 2024 27m

In this episode, I'm joined by Paige as we discusses the intricacies of implementing variable reinforcement in scent detection. Paige has some concerns about motivation and confidence in her dog,…

014 - Living the Detection Trial Life with Lane Michie

Oct 01, 2024 1h 7m

Today I'm joined by Lane Michie and her tiny dog, Wendel. Their journey in nosework began nearly four years ago but despite the relatively short time in the sport, they have participated in what…

013 - Avoiding Training and Trialing Burnout

Sep 24, 2024 13m

In this episode, I discusses the challenges of burnout in training and the importance of setting clear goals to maintain motivation and avoid overcommitment. I discuss the need for handlers to…

012 - Trial Readiness: Trainer Round Table

Sep 03, 2024 58m

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010 - Handler Skills: Working Memory and Focus

Aug 27, 2024 34m

Learn more about Road to Detection Program  This episode is an upcycled talk I did for one of last seasons Road to Detection coaching calls. Get nerdy as I break down the neuroscience (the best I…

011 - Lessons Learned: What I Wish I Knew

Aug 23, 2024 26m

Whenever we learn something new, mistakes and oversights are inevitable! Let me save you from at least a few of them as I share what I wish I knew when I started training my own dogs, and my…

009 - Don't Miss Out! Road to Detection Program Doors Are Open!

Aug 22, 2024 6m

A quick shout out to let you know Road to Detection is open for registration! Road to Detection is a comprehensive 6-month program for scent detection training. It covers everything from starting…

008 - Training Audit: Scent Skills for Trial Success

Aug 13, 2024 44m

In this Training Audit, Kathleen and I dig into the skills (dog and handler) that teams should start incorporating in their training as they move up the scent detection trial levels. Kathleen…

007 - Odor Theory: Sport Detection Odor Concentration, Availability and Aging

Jul 30, 2024 46m

In this episode, I discuss odor concentration, availability, and aging. These concepts continue to come up with my students and I often see these three things impact team's outcomes at sport…

006 - Converging Odor: Tips, strategies and set-ups to help you conquer converging odor scent puzzles

Jul 23, 2024 34m

In this episode, I dive into the scent detection skill of converging odor. We'll explore the essential prerequisites before starting with converging odor, how to introduce new cues, and the art of…

005 - Training Audit: Progressing Through Scent Puzzles

Jul 16, 2024 39m

This Training Audit Episode was a fun one! I'm joined by current Road to Detection student, Angela. We talk about the goals she set at the beginning of the program, and how to continue progressing to…

004 - Embracing Mistakes: The Key to Learning with Dr. Melanie Uhde

Jul 09, 2024 1h 15m

In this guest episode, I'm joined by Dr. Melanie Uhde, Canine Decoded, to discuss the importance of stress and resilience in dog training, specifically in the context of scent detection. We explore…

003 - Pee-Pee Routines

Jul 02, 2024 18m

In this solo episode, I discusses the importance of having a pee-pee routine for competition dogs, especially for our scent detection and nosework competitions. I share my (unfortunate) personal…

002 - Training Audit: Reactivity and Detection Training

Jun 25, 2024 35m

In this Training Audit Episode, I chat with Vee and discuss her dog, Jenko, who has been working through some reactivity issues and is also training in scent detection. Vee contacted me to better…

001 - Cooking up Detection with Cameron Ford

Jun 07, 2024 1h 12m

In this very first episode of Road to Detection, I'm joined by Cameron Ford of Ford K9. We discuss our journey in the world of scent detection training and the changes we've seen over the last…

Road to Detection: Trailer

Jun 07, 2024 8m Trailer

Join me as I introduce my new podcast Road to Detection. A podcast for scent detection handlers, competitors and enthusiasts! In this podcast I'll share a little about my passion for scent detection…

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Road to Detection: Training Tips for Scent Detection Handlers, Competitors and Enthusiasts has published 20 episodes since June 2024, covering topics in Education, Hobbies.

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