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Feb. 23, 2026
Sandra Tung | Be a Hot Date for Your Dog
One of the first AKC Scent Work judges and an AKC Scent Work Expert Judge, Sandra is also a trainer and high-level competitor. Much of our conversation revolves around the job of the handler in scent work, which she reinforce...
Feb. 9, 2026
Vicky Lovejoy | Productive Parking Lot Chatter, Fun Searches, and Inclusivity in Scent Work
Vicky Lovejoy brings perspective from the earliest days of scent work, before formal trials existed, through today. She competes and judges across multiple organizations and has seen the sport from just about every angle. We ...
Jan. 26, 2026
Lisa Quibell | When Scent Work Changes Both Dog and Handler
For some, scent work is more than a sport and winning ribbons. It’s a shared process that can change both dog and human. Lisa Quibell is a competitor, trainer, and judge with UKC and C-WAGS. Lisa shares how scent work challen...
Jan. 19, 2026
Jill Kovacevich | Pathways to Odor
In this episode, I talk with Jill Kovacevich about the idea that changed how I see scent work forever: pathways to odor. From clear, direct routes to faint odor tendrils that never quite connect to the source, Jill explains h...
Jan. 5, 2026
Patrice Dodd | The Power of Presence and Attention in Scent Work
AKC scent work judge and competitor Patrice Dodd talks about why scent work is one of the few places in life where she can be fully present, and why handler attention may be the most important skill in the sport. She also ref...
Nov. 24, 2025
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Feb. 16, 2026
Best Video Camera for Recording Scent Work
The best camera for recording scent work depends on a few things: video quality, how easy it is to operate at the start line, and whether the camera fades into the background or is constantly in the way.After watching what other competitors use, I…
Nov. 13, 2025
Five AKC Scent Work Rules That Can Help You Get the Q
There is a long-standing joke in scent work that nobody reads the rulebook. And honestly, that tracks. Most of us would rather be training than reading PDFs formatted like legal documents.I think my favorite story of someone not knowing the rules …