When: Tuesday and Wednesday, October 20-21, 2026, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Brooklyn Heights Community Center, 225 Tuxedo Ave, Brooklyn Hts. Ohio
Who: John is an NACSW CNWI, an AKC Expert Judge, and an ex AKC Scent Work Field Rep. He has been competing since 2015 and teaching since early 2019. A tenured professor in artificial intelligence and computer science, John is a natural teacher and knows how to make the learning fun.
Join us to:
- Learn about the science of how odor moves and travels.
- Know when your dog is in odor vs. engaged in something else.
- Problem-solve as a team.
- Set hides that test specific skills.
- Use body positioning and handling to your advantage.
- Assess challenges of the search area such as environmental factors and time limit.
WORKING SPOTS:
A handler may only work one dog per Working Spot. A working team must be trialing at least at the Excellent level or comparative level in other venues. If you compete in a venue other than AKC, please make sure this is an appropriate training for your team.
Working Spots are limited — applying for a Working Spot does not guarantee acceptance. In the event of cancellations, preference for Working Spots will be given to those on the Wait List and then to those registered for Auditing Spots.
**Crating in Car Only** Please take this into consideration before signing up.
AUDITING SPOTS:
In order to allow for maximum working time for the working dogs, auditors need to hold their individual questions until breaks or lunch.
WHAT TO BRING:
For Everyone — a portable chair; note-taking supplies and your beverage
For Working Spots: a water bowl, and rewards/soft treats.
RECOMMENDED ACCOMMODATIONS:
Residence Inn located at 5101 W Creek Road, Independence, OH 44131
Use discount code F6107 when reserving.
REGISTRATION/OTHER DETAILS:
| Working | Auditing | |
| CABTC Key-Bearing Members | $275 | $100 |
| CABTC Members | $300 | $125 |
| Non-Members | $325 | $150 |
Lunch and snacks: Add $15.00 per day
(If you are on a special diet or have dietary restrictions, please provide your own lunch.)
* * *Registration closes on September 29th, 2026.* * *
* * *Refunds less the processing fee of 2.9% + $0.30 are available until September 29th, 2026. * * *
Questions? Email [email protected] Subject Line: SCENT WORK SEMINAR
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The John Strassner Scent Work seminar registration will open on Wednesday, March 18th at 8:00 AM EST.