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  • Odor Track | Cyber Scent Work, Inc.

    Odor Track Hides placed within the search area will either be specific target odors or a combination therein . These target odors will be placed inside an odor vessel (e.g. metal tin ). This option most closely resembles formal sanctioned Scent Work trials See Rules Get Started Track-Specific Search Modifications These modifications supersede any requirements laid out in the rules. No naked scented cotton swabs may be used. Containers must be closed. There shall be inaccessible hides where noted. Hides elevated above a dog’s head may or may not have a way for the dog to physically get to the hide. There may be food distractors where noted. Handlers must call “Alert” and reward their dog. IT IS EASY TO GET STARTED Create your account, register your dog and submit your entry - get started on the fun today! Get Started Now

  • Exterior Searches | Cyber Scent Work, Inc.

    Exterior Searches An outside search area that should have a maximum of 2 solid walls and may have a roof or overhang, such as a shelter in a park or overhang for a porch. Space must be free of any safety hazards (e.g., broken glass, garbage, sharp objects, poison traps, sudden drop-offs, etc.). Some examples include a backyard, front yard, exterior of a building or a public park. Considerations and Tips For food and paired odor searches , all hides must be accessible to the dog so they may self-reward. This means NO inaccessible hides and any hides elevated above the dog’s head must have a way for the dog to reach the hide itself (e.g. a hide placed high on a pillar at a park, the dog can climb on top of the nearby picnic table next to the pillar to reach the hide ). For odor searches , ensure odor can escape the odor vessel (e.g. use metal tins with holes on top as opposed to solid tins with no holes ) and think about where the odor will travel. Ask yourself, “Can the dog follow the odor trail back to source?”. It is crucially important to think about the wind, where the odor will be going and whether the dog will have access to that odor trail (e.g. placing a hide on a fence but having the odor travel to the opposite site where the dog cannot access it ). For levels where inaccessible hides are permitted (and you are NOT using food or paired odor hides ), ensure the odor vessel is placed toward the seam or opening to allow as much odor to escape as possible. Practice is the key to success, so handlers and assistants are urged to have previously designed and run searches playing with various elements and factors typical of exterior searches. These include, but are not limited to, vegetation and standing water, sunny areas v. shadowy areas, weather conditions (dry, humid, cold, warm, raining, snowing, windy v. still day, etc. ) and time of day. Beginner Level Requirements # of Containers 10-12 containers Container Orientation Straight row, two straight rows, three straight rows, two staggered row or three staggered rows. Advanced Level Requirements # of Containers 15-20 containers/search area # of Containers Straight row, two straight rows, three straight rows, two staggered row, three staggered rows, clusters, a circle or square. Novice Level Requirements # of Containers 12-15 containers # of Containers Straight row, two straight rows, three straight rows, two staggered row or three staggered rows. Master Level Requirements # of Containers 15-25 containers/search area # of Containers Straight rows, staggered rows, scattered, clusters or shapes (circle, square, U, Z, S, etc.). Containers may be elevated. Intermediate Level Requirements # of Containers 15-20 containers # of Containers Straight row, two straight rows, three straight rows, two staggered row or three staggered rows, clusters or circle. Expert Level Requirements # of Containers 15-35 containers # of Containers Straight rows, staggered rows, scattered, clusters or shapes (circle, square, U, Z, S, etc.). Containers may be elevated. Beginner Level Requirements # of Vehicles 2-3 vehicles Vehicle Orientation Straight row, side-by-side or perpendicular. Advanced Level Requirements # of Vehicles 3-5 vehicles/search area Vehicle Orientation Straight row, side-by-side, circle, square, triangle or perpendicular. Novice Level Requirements # of Vehicles 2-4 vehicles Vehicle Orientation Straight row, side-by-side or perpendicular. Master Level Requirements # of Vehicles 3-5 vehicles/search area Vehicle Orientation Straight row, side-by-side, circle, square, triangle or perpendicular. Intermediate Level Requirements # of Vehicles 3-5 vehicles Vehicle Orientation Straight row, side-by-side, circle, square, triangle or perpendicular. Expert Level Requirements # of Vehicles 3-5 vehicles/search area Vehicle Orientation Straight row, side-by-side, circle, square, triangle or perpendicular. IT IS EASY TO GET STARTED Create your account, register your dog and submit your entry - get started on the fun today! Get Started Now

  • Novice Search Examples | Cyber Scent Work, Inc.

    Novice Level Search Area Examples These visuals are meant to get you thinking of how to design your search areas. We encourage everyone to be creative! See the Rules Get Started Interior 2 total hides, both noted, and no distractors. Exterior 2 total hides, both noted, and no distractors. Vehicle 2 total hides, both noted, and no distractors. Container 2 total hides, both noted, and no distractors. < Index Novice Level > Interior 3 total hides, two noted and one blind. One toy distractor. Exterior 3 total hides, two noted and one blind. One toy distractor. Vehicle 3 total hides, two noted and one blind. One toy distractor. Container 3 total hides, two noted and one blind. One toy distractor. < Beginner Level Intermediate Level > Interior 3 total hides, one noted and two blind. Two total distractors. Exterior 3 total hides, one noted and two blind. Two total distractors. Vehicle 3 total hides, one noted and two blind. Two total distractors. Container 3 total hides, one noted and two blind. Two total distractors. < Novice Level Advanced Level > Interior A Distance Odor Puzzle. Exterior A 3 hides, all blind. 2 distractors. Vehicle A 1 blind hide, 2 distractors. Container A Distance Odor Puzzle. Interior B 3 remaining hides, all blind. 2 distractors. Exterior B Distance Odor Puzzle. Vehicle B 3 remaining blind hides. 2 distractors. Container B 3 remaining blind hides. 2 distractors. < Intermediate Level Master Level > Interior A 2 total hides, 1 inaccessible. Silly Handler Odor Puzzle. Exterior A 1 blind hide. Silly Handler Odor Puzzle. Vehicle A 2 blind hides. Silly Handler Odor Puzzle. Container A 2 blind hides. Silly Handler Odor Puzzle. Interior B 3 remaining blind hides. 2 distractors. Exterior B 4 remaining blind hides, 1 inaccessible. 2 distractors. Vehicle B 3 remaining blind hides. 2 distractors. Container B 3 remaining blind hides. 2 distractors. < Advanced Level Expert Level > Interior A Blank. 2 distractors. Exterior A Blank. 2 distractors. Vehicle A 4 blind hides. 2 distractors. Container A 3 blind hides. 2 distractors. Interior B 3 blind hides. 2 distractors. Exterior B 3 blind hides and 1 inaccessible. Vehicle B Blank. 2 distractors. Container B Blank. 2 distractors. Interior C Endurance Odor Puzzle. 2 distractors. Exterior C Endurance Odor Puzzle. 2 distractors. Vehicle C 1 blind hide. 2 distractors. Container C Endurance Odor Puzzle. 2 distractors. < Master Level Index > IT IS EASY TO GET STARTED Create your account, register your dog and submit your entry - get started on the fun today! Get Started Now

  • Evaluator Program | Cyber Scent Work

    Evaluator Program Are you a Scent Work instructor, trial official or professional detection dog handler/trainer looking to offer more sniffing opportunities in your area? Become a Cyber Scent Work Evaluator! DOWNLOAD EVALUATOR MANUAL What are the Requirements? Evaluators are experienced Scent Work instructors, trial officials or professionals with a focused attention to detail, who can administer the program rules (Games or Traditional) fairly and accurately. ​ Evaluators must meet at least one of the following criteria: 3 years of experience as a Scent Work instructor Be an approved and active Scent Work trial official Be a professional detection dog trainer and/or handler. Evaluators must be familiar with the Rules of the program they will be offering (Games or Traditional). Evaluators must be 18 years or older and be physically able to complete the tasks of designing and officiating searches. Why Should I Become an Evaluator? These are just a few of the reasons to become an approved Evaluator: ​ Provide more sniffing opportunities for your local community. Build interest in your program, classes and events by offering in-person Cyber Sniffing Games and Traditional Cyber Scent Work assessments. Having the opportunity to earn titles and ribbons means your clients will keep coming back for more sniffing fun! Use the Games to test the dog's hunting skills, assessing their strengths and identifying any gaps and how you can best help them. Test dog and handler teams with Traditional Cyber Scent Work events, preparing them for what they will see in other formal competition venues. Make this work for you and your clients, offer events that fit the spaces available to you and what will best serve your community. As an Evaluator, you can focus on what matters: the searches, the dogs and handlers. Plan events, classes or even private assessments on the fly and when your clients will most benefit from them. How Do I Get Started? It's easy! ​ Download and read over the Evaluator Guide. Read the Cyber Sniffing Games and Traditional Cyber Scent Work Rules . Submit the Evaluator Application with the applicable fee. Once approved, access and complete the Evaluator Certification Course offered through Scent Work University. Take the Evaluator test.

  • Paired Odor Track | Cyber Scent Work, Inc.

    Paired Odor Track This is where the hides placed within the search area will be a combination of a treat with a target odor hide vessel (e.g. a hot dog placed on top of a metal tin with scented cotton swabs within it ). This approach allows a dog to self-reward once they have correctly found the hide. See Rules Get Started Track-Specific Search Modifications These modifications supersede any requirements laid out in the rules. Containers must be open and accessible to the dog. There shall be no inaccessible hides. Hides elevated above the dog’s head must have a way for the dog to physically get to the hide. There will be no food distractors. Handlers must call “Alert” and reward their dog. IT IS EASY TO GET STARTED Create your account, register your dog and submit your entry - get started on the fun today! Get Started Now

  • Intermediate Level | Cyber Scent Work, Inc.

    Intermediate Level Search areas may be larger, more hides are blind and teams are expected to work as a unit, demonstrating superb handling and excellent navigation of the search area skills. See Rules Get Started Search Area Details # of Search Areas 1 Consecutive Searches NONE Blank Searches NONE Odor Puzzle Requirements NONE Location of Search Familiar location ( e.g. home, friend’s house, training center ) Hide Details # of Hides 3 hides Odor Type Birch, Anise, Clove Noted Hides 1 hide is noted Blind Hides 2 HIDES MUST BE BLIND Inaccessible Hides NO Maximum Hide Height Maximum of 4’ Search Details Time Limit 3:00 minutes Points to Qualify 90 points Distractor Details # of Distractors 2 Distractor Categories Toy Food See All The Levels IT IS EASY TO GET STARTED Create your account, register your dog and submit your entry - get started on the fun today! Get Started Now

  • Michael McManus | Cyber Scent Work, Inc.

    Michael McManus A much sought-after speaker, trial official and instructor, people look to Michael due to his extensive expertise and excellent approach that enable dog and handler teams to better achieve their Scent Work training goals. Accolades Certified Nose Work Instructor Certificate in Advanced Applied Ethology Certified American Treibball Trainer NACSW Certifying Official NACSW Judge K9 Nose Work® Camp Instructor Founder of PUSH Treibball Co-Owner of Ready Sit Go Dog Training Michael McManus (Certified in Applied Animal Ethology, Certified Nose Work Instructor) has been working with dogs for 10 years, focusing on K9 Nose Work®, Treibball and Herding. His Siberian Husky, Lumi, has done well in Nose Work coming in 1st place in their NW1, 1st place in two of their NW3 titles, and 2nd place in their 3rd NW3 title, and earning numerous placements in elements. They have achieved their NW3 Elite title and are now focusing on competitive obedience. Michael was among the first to title dogs not owned by himself in Nose Work. He has titled a Basenji, a Flat Coated Retriever, a Border Collie, a Doberman, a Spanish Water Dog, German Shorthaired Pointer, and a Bloodhound in NACSW sanctioned trials. He is also an NACSW Certifying Official, Camp Instructor and teaches seminars around the country. Michael attended the first Treibball Training Academy at the American Treibball Association headquarters in Colorado in 2011 and has been teaching clinics and classes every since. Michael is on a continuous path of learning and has studied with some of the best in the field of behavior and training including, Dr. Roger Abrantes, Dr. Ian Dunbar, John Rogerson, Penny Scott-Fox, Scott Glen, Janna Duncan and many others. Michael is also an Official Mentor for the CATCH Canine Trainers Academy. Michael is the co-owner and Head Trainer for Ready, Sit, Go in Troy, MO where they offer herding, treibball, nose work lessons, and much more. As if all of that were not enough, Michael has also started a new Treibball titling organization called PUSH Treibball. This is an exciting new venture that everyone should keep an eye on! LEARN MORE ABOUT: Michael McManus

  • Beginner Level | Cyber Scent Work, Inc.

    Beginner Level Assistants will show handlers where all the hides are located before the search begins, thus allowing the Review Official to assess whether the handler is leading the search, directing the dog to hides or granting the dog the lead. See Rules Get Started Search Area Details # of Search Areas 1 Consecutive Searches NONE Blank Searches NONE Odor Puzzle Requirements NONE Location of Search Familiar location ( e.g. home, friend’s house, training center ) Hide Details # of Hides 2 hides Odor Type Birch Noted Hides ALL HIDES ARE NOTED. Blind Hides NONE Inaccessible Hides NO Maximum Hide Height Maximum of 2’ Search Details Time Limit 2:00 minutes Points to Qualify 70 points Distractor Details # of Distractors NONE Distractor Categories NONE See All The Levels IT IS EASY TO GET STARTED Create your account, register your dog and submit your entry - get started on the fun today! Get Started Now

  • Container Searches | Cyber Scent Work, Inc.

    Container Searches An inside or outside area with items used to hold other items such as boxes, toolboxes, lunch boxes, totes, buckets, bins, luggage, etc. Space must be free of any safety hazards (e.g., broken glass, garbage, sharp objects, exposed wires, etc.). Containers must be a minimum of 24” apart (61 cm) from one another and any rows must be a minimum of 36” apart (91 cm). Hides must be placed within an odor vessel (e.g., plastic tube or straw) and placed close to a seam of said container to allow odor to escape. If the container is elevated (placed on top of something, such as a chair seat or attached to a wall or lattice or suspended), the maximum the container may be off the ground is 2’ (61 cm). Considerations and Tips For food and paired odor searches , all containers must be open to allow the dog to self-reward. All odor containers should be "aged" for 15-20 minutes before running the dog. This means placing the odor vessel inside the container and closing it to allow the container to fill with the odor. For odor searches , place the odor vessel near the seam of the container to allow the dog to properly source the hide. Use care when using insulated lunch bags as they can prevent odor to properly escape. For containers such as buckets, flower pots, baskets, etc., fill them with crinkle paper or crumpled up newspaper. For containers such as tote bags, fill them with crumpled newspaper instead of having them completely flat. Beginner Level Requirements # of Containers 10-12 containers Container Orientation Straight row, two straight rows, three straight rows, two staggered row or three staggered rows. Advanced Level Requirements # of Containers 15-20 containers/search area # of Containers Straight row, two straight rows, three straight rows, two staggered row, three staggered rows, clusters, a circle or square. Novice Level Requirements # of Containers 12-15 containers # of Containers Straight row, two straight rows, three straight rows, two staggered row or three staggered rows. Master Level Requirements # of Containers 15-25 containers/search area # of Containers Straight rows, staggered rows, scattered, clusters or shapes (circle, square, U, Z, S, etc.). Containers may be elevated. Intermediate Level Requirements # of Containers 15-20 containers # of Containers Straight row, two straight rows, three straight rows, two staggered row or three staggered rows, clusters or circle. Expert Level Requirements # of Containers 15-35 containers # of Containers Straight rows, staggered rows, scattered, clusters or shapes (circle, square, U, Z, S, etc.). Containers may be elevated. Beginner Level Requirements # of Vehicles 2-3 vehicles Vehicle Orientation Straight row, side-by-side or perpendicular. Advanced Level Requirements # of Vehicles 3-5 vehicles/search area Vehicle Orientation Straight row, side-by-side, circle, square, triangle or perpendicular. Novice Level Requirements # of Vehicles 2-4 vehicles Vehicle Orientation Straight row, side-by-side or perpendicular. Master Level Requirements # of Vehicles 3-5 vehicles/search area Vehicle Orientation Straight row, side-by-side, circle, square, triangle or perpendicular. Intermediate Level Requirements # of Vehicles 3-5 vehicles Vehicle Orientation Straight row, side-by-side, circle, square, triangle or perpendicular. Expert Level Requirements # of Vehicles 3-5 vehicles/search area Vehicle Orientation Straight row, side-by-side, circle, square, triangle or perpendicular. IT IS EASY TO GET STARTED Create your account, register your dog and submit your entry - get started on the fun today! Get Started Now

  • Odor Puzzles | Cyber Scent Work, Inc.

    Odor Puzzles These are the odor puzzles offered in the upper level searches (Advanced, Master and Expert ). These odor puzzles are meant to resemble similar formal S cent Work competition game classes and test specific skills of the dog, handler and team as a unit. ​ Each odor puzzle must be present in ONE of the consecutive searches per element. ​ NOTE: Information contained in the latest version of the Rules and Regulations always takes precedence. See Rules Get Started Distance Odor Puzzle Level: Advanced Elements: Interior, Exterior and Container Number of hides: 1 hide Learn More Silly Handler Odor Puzzle Level: Master Elements: Interior, Exterior, Vehicle and Container Number of hides: Up to the assistant Learn More Endurance Odor Puzzle Level: Expert Elements: Interior, Exterior and Container Number of hides: 5 or more hides - up to the assistant Learn More IT IS EASY TO GET STARTED Create your account, register your dog and submit your entry - get started on the fun today! Get Started Now

  • Team Shout-outs | Cyber Scent Work, Inc.

    Team Shout-Outs Here are some short videos highlighting a few searches submitted by our dog and handler teams. ​ We are extremely proud of all the teams who choose to participate in Cyber Scent Work, Inc. Thank you for allowing us to be part of your sniffing journey! Team Shoutouts Play Video Play Video 05:28 Cyber Scent Work Team Spirit: Skill + Love for the Game Team Spirit is a true pleasure to watch work and tackle a search. Not only are Jade and Spirit skilled, they are so JOYFUL when playing the game. THIS is what Scent Work should be about! Team Spirit earned their Cyber Sniffer Novice AND Intermediate Level titles, well done! Are you looking to get started in Cyber Scent Work, Inc.? Be sure to check out our website at https://www.cyberscentwork.com/ See our Rules here: https://www.cyberscentwork.com/rules Check out some of the Commonly Asked Questions here: https://www.cyberscentwork.com/commonly-asked-questions Happy Sniffing! #cyberscentwork #sniffingforthewin #cybersnifferintermediate Music: Artist: Muza Production Song: Summer Upbeat Rock Play Video Play Video 01:10 Cyber Scent Work Team Rick: Brave Boy Rocking His Searches To say we are delighted with Team Rick is an understatement. This boy can be fearful and reactive, so participating in traditional Scent Work trialing venues can be difficult for him. But clearly, he loves to play the sniffy game! Lisa took the initiative to allow her boy to shine, choosing the Paired Odor track. His tail doesn't lie, he LOVES this game! Lisa and Rick earned their Container Beginner Paired Odor Element Title with these searches and are now tackling their Interior searches. We cannot wait to see what this team continues to accomplish. Go Team Rick! Are you looking to get started in Cyber Scent Work, Inc.? Be sure to check out our website at https://www.cyberscentwork.com/ See our Rules here: https://www.cyberscentwork.com/rules Check out some of the Commonly Asked Questions here: https://www.cyberscentwork.com/commonly-asked-questions Happy Sniffing! #cyberscentwork #sniffingforthewin #cybersnifferbeginner Play Video Play Video 01:37 Cyber Scent Work Team Daci: Small But Mighty Huntress! We are thrilled with team Deb and Daci, who are the very FIRST team to earn their Cyber Sniffer Intermediate title. Daci may be small in size but it is clear she is a mighty huntress who LOVES her sniffy game! Go Team Daci! Are you looking to get started in Cyber Scent Work, Inc.? Be sure to check out our website at https://www.cyberscentwork.com/ See our Rules here: https://www.cyberscentwork.com/rules Check out some of the Commonly Asked Questions here: https://www.cyberscentwork.com/commonly-asked-questions Happy Sniffing! #cyberscentwork #sniffingforthewin #cybersnifferintermediate Play Video Play Video 00:28 Cyber Scent Work Team Alcide: Building Confidence with Scent Work! Scent Work can be a wonderful way to help build a dog's confidence and that is exactly what Melissa is doing for her sweet boy Alcide. We are incredibly proud of this team! Mr. Brave Alcide earned his Container Beginner Paired Odor Element title with these searches and is now participating in-person training classes as well. To say it warms our hearts that we are a part of helping a dog grow and more fully enjoy their lives is the understatement of the century. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your journey Team Alcide, we are cheering for you always! Are you looking to get started in Cyber Scent Work, Inc.? Be sure to check out our website at https://www.cyberscentwork.com/ See our Rules here: https://www.cyberscentwork.com/rules Check out some of the Commonly Asked Questions here: https://www.cyberscentwork.com/commonly-asked-questions Happy Sniffing! #cyberscentwork #containerbeginnerelementtitle #scentworkbuildsconfidence #confidenthunter #confidentsniffer #scentwork #nosework #scentworktraining #noseworktraining #scentworktrialing #noseworktrialing #onlinescentwork #onlinenosework Play Video Play Video 00:50 Cyber Scent Work Team Riot: Baby Dog ROCKING His Searches! Baby dogs ROCKING it in Scent Work, and having so much fun doing it, makes our hearts sign. Riot was a mere 9 months old when he earned his Cyber Sniffer Novice title with his proud mama and teammate, Sue. Enjoying the journey, building a strong foundation and team while having FUN is what is all about. They have a bright future ahead of them. Go Team Riot! Are you looking to get started in Cyber Scent Work, Inc.? Be sure to check out our website at https://www.cyberscentwork.com/ See our Rules here: https://www.cyberscentwork.com/rules Check out some of the Commonly Asked Questions here: https://www.cyberscentwork.com/commonly-asked-questions Happy Sniffing! #cyberscentwork #cybersnifferbeginner #scentwork #nosework #scentworktraining #noseworktraining #scentworktrialing #noseworktrialing #onlinescentwork #onlinenosework Play Video Play Video 01:19 Cyber Scent Work Team Nolee: Happiest of Girlies! Happy dogs happily searching makes our day! This epitomizes Ms. Nolee, the super happy girlie who, with her handler Melissa, was the first dog EVER to earn a level title with Cyber Scent Work! WOW! Here is a short video of a few of the entries that helped Team Nolee earn their Cyber Sniffer Beginner title. Go Team Nolee! Are you looking to get started in Cyber Scent Work, Inc.? Be sure to check out our website at https://www.cyberscentwork.com/ See our Rules here: https://www.cyberscentwork.com/rules Check out some of the Commonly Asked Questions here: https://www.cyberscentwork.com/commonly-asked-questions Happy Sniffing! #cyberscentwork #cybersnifferbeginner #scentwork #nosework #scentworktraining #noseworktraining #scentworktrialing #noseworktrialing #onlinescentwork #onlinenosework Play Video Play Video 00:50 Cyber Scent Work Team Encore: Boy LOVES This Game! Seeing a dog with a zest for life and a LOVE of Scent Work is enough to make anyone swoon! We are thrilled that Laurie and Encore are going through our program, sharing this boy's enthusiasm with us! Here is a short video showing some of entries that helped Team Encore earn their Cyber Sniffer Novice title. Go Team Encore! Are you looking to get started in Cyber Scent Work, Inc.? Be sure to check out our website at https://www.cyberscentwork.com/ See our Rules here: https://www.cyberscentwork.com/rules Check out some of the Commonly Asked Questions here: https://www.cyberscentwork.com/commonly-asked-questions Happy Sniffing! #cyberscentwork #cybersniffernovice #scentwork #nosework #scentworktrialing #noseworktrialing #onlinescentwork #onlinenosework Play Video Play Video 00:50 Cyber Scent Work Team Logan: Sheltie Power! We are thrilled with all of the dog and handler teams that have been going through our program! Here is a short video of a few of Kathy and Logan's entries, which helped them earn their Cyber Sniffer Novice title! Go Team Logan! Are you looking to get started in Cyber Scent Work, Inc.? Be sure to check out our website at https://www.cyberscentwork.com/ See our Rules here: https://www.cyberscentwork.com/rules Check out some of the Commonly Asked Questions here: https://www.cyberscentwork.com/commonly-asked-questions Happy Sniffing! #cyberscentwork #sniffingforthewin #cybersniffernovice

  • Sean McMurray | Cyber Scent Work, Inc.

    Sean McMurray Co-Founder of Cyber Scent Work, Sean couples a breadth of experience of teaching Scent Work with a supportive and welcoming approach that his clients love. Accolades Vice President, Cyber Scent Work, Inc. USCSS Judge and CSD Founder of Scent Fun Program at Tails U Win! Canine Center, LLC 25+years experience Sean has over 25 years experience professionally training dogs, being the inaugural employee and instructor for Tails-U-Win! Canine Center, LLC in Manchester, CT. ​ Sean has not only assisted countless dog and handler teams over the years, he has also mentored numerous training assistants and interns, ensuring the next generation of dog trainers are a promising and talented bunch. One such intern was Dianna. ​ Developing the Scent Fun program at Tails, Sean has been instrumental in dog and handler teams becoming enamored with this awesome activity, whether they were interested in competition or simply playing for fun. Pragmaticism and good humor are trademarks of Sean’s approach both as an instructor or as a trial official through United States Canine Scent Sports, where he is an approved CSD and Judge. A huge fan of USCSS, Sean has done a great deal to help this newer organization gain a strong foothold in the Northeastern United States. Sean is excited to be a part of Cyber Scent Work. He cannot wait to see how it will help get even more dog and handler teams get involved in the sniffing fun! ​ When Sean is not teaching group classes, setting up searches or officiating trials, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Sue, and their 5 children and 3 dogs. LEARN MORE ABOUT: Sean McMurray

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