We built this summit to be the kind of
training resource we wish we’d had earlier

Every speaker was hand-picked to challenge your thinking, expand your training toolbox, and help you build a more reliable, capable search dog.

This lineup was curated with one goal in mind: to help you train smarter, avoid common mistakes, and take you and your dog’s performance to the next level.

NO FLUFF NO TRAVEL REQUIRED FOR NEW & EXPERIENCED HANDLERS

Meet Your Speakers

Five focused days. Practical strategies from leaders across SAR and working-dog disciplines.

Day 1

Foundations That Prepare You for Success

Jimmy Hall

Selecting a Successful Detection Dog Prospect

by Jimmy Hall

Dr. Lindsay Waldrop

Visualizing Odor Plumes in Detection K9 Training

by Lindsay Waldrop, PhD

Mandy Tisdale

Tug, Toss, Teamwork: Exploring Motivation & Drive Through Toy Play

by Mandy Tisdale, CPDT-KA

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The Penn Vet Working Dog Center Canimetrics Program

by Meghan Ramos, VMD, DACVSMR

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The Right Dog, The Right Job

by Stacey West

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Tools & Techniques to Increase Focus in Your K9

by Justin Rigney

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Beat the Heat: Handler Strategies to Condition and Protect Your K9 Partner

by Joy Brenner

Day 2

Training for Real-World Reliability

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Designing Training to Prepare Your Dog for the Real World

by Carren Corcoran Gummin

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Marker Techniques to Improve Speed and Accuracy in Learning

by Allie Long

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Performance Under Pressure: Reflective Practices for High-Functioning K9 Teams

by Lauren Wendt

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XXT - Intervention for Choking in an Unconscious Dog

by Robin Van Metre VMD, Working Dog Practitioner

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Are You and Asset or a Liability?

by Jimmy Hatch

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Scent Science - The Lab to the Field

by Nathaniel Hall, PhD

Day 3

Creating a Dependable Field-Ready K9

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Three Case Studies Tackling Off-Target Alerts in Conservation Detection K9s

by Kayla Fratt

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Leveraging the Power of Pre-Alert Behavior for More Confident Finds

by Stacy Barnett

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Heavy Metal Exposure Risks of FEMA Dogs Deployed to Maui

by Erin Perry, PhD

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Booties & Bandaging: Proven Techniques from the Field

by Jennifer Brown, DVM

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Programs for Maintaining Handler Field-Ready Fitness

by Paul Helms, DC, CSCS, CFL1

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Adaptive Deployment Strategies: Preparing Your Dog for After Certification

by Paul Ludwig

Day 4

Replay Day

Catch-Up Replays

We know many of you are volunteers with day jobs, families, and other commitments—so Day 4 gives you dedicated time to watch presentations you missed, revisit key sessions, and review notes so you don't miss anything that will take your training to the next level.

Flexible Zero FOMO On Your Schedule
Day 5

Live Training & Q&A

Apply What You Learned

Final chance to watch replays plus a live training and Q&A with hosts Deana and Kathleen. See how we’re integrating the lessons—and how our new Training Membership opportunity will help you put them to work in your own training.

Real Examples Action Steps Your Questions—Answered