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Holly Bushard

Holly Bushard started her understanding of scent work with dogs as a narcotics dog handler with a police department. She is now a judge, competitor and coach. Having had the opportunity to work with many breeds doing nosework has made Holly not only a super handler but helps her understand the wide variety of challenges teams face. Holly has a clear understanding of what is expected at a competitive level. Julie Symons has been involved in the dog world for over 25 years teaching and competing in a wide variety of sports. Also a judge, trained and competed in conformation, agility, obedience, herding and tracking as well as nosework. Creating versatile, positive and happy teams is her goal for each of her students. Her constant work to learn more and do better is apparent in everything she does. Both Holly and Julie love to help teams enjoy their journey - helping people find the joy in scent work and dog sports puts smiles on their faces every day!

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About this course

Conversations in Scenting Sports Chapter TWO- (Starting Zuzi: Introducing Target Odour) with Holly Bushard 

Recording is available now!

I am so excited to announce that I have completed the second installment for my comprehensive video project!   I am working on filming all of my drills, exercises, and games that go into building a fun, happy, and successful scent sport experience.  This second chapter covers transitioning to unpaired target odor.  While that is the core of the recording, I also show how I begin proofing against distractions and encourage staying at source.   I am anticipating that I will release a new chapter in the conversation every month or so.  If you are interested in the conversation, here is the link to sign up!   The pre-recorded presentation is approximately 45 minutes long with a live Q and A session that was recorded as well.   I am really excited about this project. Thank you so much for your interest!   

Holly and Zuzi 

Holly Bushard  (presenter) 

Holly started her extensive understanding of scent work with dogs as a narcotics dog handler with a police department.  She is now a judge, competitor and coach.  Having had the opportunity to work with many breeds doing nosework has made Holly not only a super handler but helps her understand the wide variety of challenges teams face.  As a judge with three venues (AKC, CPE, and NACSW) she has a clear understanding of what is expected at a competitive level.  Watching and helping teams enjoy the journey of nosework is sure to put a smile on her face and getting to be part of that. Holly loves watching joyful teams exploring and playing with all the challenges this game has to offer and getting to help them do better, with more joy is the icing on the cake for her! 

To find out more about Holly click on this link!