Nose Work Enrichment for Shelter Dogs Presented by Genie Tuttle

CEUs: PPAB 1, CCPDT 1, KPA 1

Enrichment is crucial to helping dogs cope in the shelter environment. Activities that support naturally occurring canine behaviors, such as using their sense of smell, are powerful enriching activities for dogs. Learn how to set up a Nose Work enrichment program at your shelter or rescue and why it is so beneficial for dogs, staff and volunteers alike. Become a student of shelter dogs and let them teach you how scent works for them as you enhance your own behavior-observation skills.

Learning Objectives

• Learn about Nose Work and how it helps shelter dogs
• Best practices for setting up a Nose Work enrichment program at your shelter or rescue
• Dogs to select for the activity
• Resources needed to run a Nose Work enrichment program

About Your Presenter

Genie Tuttle

Genie Tuttle is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) a Certified Nose Work Instructor (CNWI) a Full Member Dog Training Professional recognized by the Pet Professional Guild (PPG), the Association for Force-free Pet Professionals, a member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) and a Professional Member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT). Genie has a Bachelor's degree in Communication from California State University, Northridge and has been training dogs of all breeds for more than 25 years. A lifelong dog lover, she has worked as a dog trainer and behavior consultant for private training companies, Parks and Recreation departments and a large pet supply chain prior to launching her own business, Dog Genie in 2003. She is also a blogger for the world renowned positive dog training website established by Dr. Ian Dunbar, Dog Star Daily (www.dogstardaily.com). In an effort to teach and support others with positive dog training techniques, Genie is a mentor trainer for the Animal Behavior College. A devoted shelter dog advocate, she has launched two successful enrichment programs for shelter dogs at Ventura County Animal Services (VCAS) in Camarillo, California. Most recently, Genie was voted #1 Best Dog Trainer in Ventura County in the VC Reporter reader poll 2019 - 2022.

Dog Genie is a training company specializing in teaching people how to successfully use positive communication techniques with their dogs for a lifetime of happiness and understanding. Genie teaches all kinds of fun and positive ways to train and communicate with dogs including: group classes, private lessons, clicker training, consultations, behavior modification, puppy classes, nose work, tricks and more. Her background is in Corporate Communications, Public Relations, Project Management, Marketing Operations, Customer Service, Fundraising and Event Planning.

Genie has been a greyhound owner since 1993 and served on the Board of Directors for Homestretch Greyhound Rescue & Adoption for 13 years as the Director of Media Relations and Training. Most recently Genie serves on the Board of Directors for the Animal Services Foundation of Ventura County (ASFVC) an official 501(c)(3).

Genie can be reached at: Genie@DogGenie.com, www.doggenie.com, Facebook, LinkedIn Instagram and twitter.