Episodes
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Sept. 1, 2025
Hallie McMullen | Fun and Fair Searches, Funky Odor Behavior, and “My Handler’s Never Done That
From first Qs to Detective titles, Hallie McMullen has been part of the journey for countless teams. Now she shares her judging philosophy and training insights. Hallie has judged for NACSW and AKC, while also competing with her own dogs and coaching teams through every stage of the sport. With more than 25 years of experience, starting in detection dog work before moving into sport, she brings a depth of knowledge shaped by thousands of searches. Hallie talks about what makes a search fair, c...
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Aug. 25, 2025
Laurie Schlossnagle | One of AKC’s First Judges, C-WAGS Pioneer
Episode Summary Laurie Schlossnagle helped build C-WAGS scent work and went on to judge the very first AKC Scent Work trial. In this conversation, she shares how she thinks through level-appropriate searches, why stable odor matters more than difficulty, and what handlers often overlook when competing. Laurie also reveals the personal story behind her signature distractor, and what it symbolizes beyond adding challenge. About the Guest Laurie Schlossnagle is a judge for AKC, UKC, and C-WAGS sce...
