SAR Dog Training Webinars
Webinars on SAR dog training, for handlers at every level. Each one below has its own application or registration — pick the one you want.
Available Webinars
Inside the Indication — Saturday 30 May 2026
Paid 90-min flagship webinar on the 9 skills underneath a reliable indication. Apply-first.
- Why indication problems are usually structural, not motivational
- The 9 skills the indication chain rests on (recall/stay/heel are general handling, not in this diagnostic)
- Two-stage diagnosis: decompose the chain, then apply don't-know / no-motivation / not-healthy to the broken link
- The trap of correction without structure — how it trains the mistake into the chain
- How to use the framework on your own dog the next training day
Duration: 90 minutes | Level: Working handlers + instructors
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False Indications: Understanding and Prevention
Why SAR dogs throw false indications, and how to cut them down. This webinar covers:
- Common causes of false indications in search scenarios
- Environmental factors that trigger false alerts
- Training techniques to minimize false positives
- Reinforcement strategies for accurate indications
- Case studies from real SAR operations
Duration: 2 hours | Level: Intermediate to Advanced
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Reward Schedules: Optimizing Training Effectiveness
How reward schedules shape what your dog learns and how hard it works. Topics include:
- Understanding fixed vs. variable reinforcement schedules
- Timing and frequency of rewards for optimal learning
- Transitioning from continuous to intermittent reinforcement
- Maintaining motivation in extended search scenarios
- Adapting schedules for different training phases
Duration: 2.5 hours | Level: All levels
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Mastering Barking Indication
Building a barking indication that holds up under real search conditions. This webinar covers:
- Building foundation behaviors for bark indication
- Techniques for sustained, confident barking
- Troubleshooting common barking issues
- Proofing the indication in various environments
- Integration with search patterns and victim location
Duration: 3 hours | Level: Beginner to Intermediate
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