Workshop & Coaching Day

Come and Enjoy 2 days of Fun and Learning with

Silke Wittig

BA, CPDT-KSA, ACDBC, CNWI,
Certified Mental Management Coach (level III)

November 23 & 24, 2026

Solomon Episcopal Conference Center

54296 LA-445 • Loranger, LA 70446

Day 1: Sunday, November 23 ~ Seminar

(Seminar open to the public with unlimited auditing spots and 10 working spots.)

Unleashing Potential: Motivation, Drive, Focus, and Resilience in Nose Work

Explore the critical elements of motivation, drive, focus, and resilience that shape successful scent work dogs in this engaging seminar. Through a PowerPoint presentation and live demonstrations, we’ll highlight how these traits fuel performance and problem-solving during scent detection work. Gain practical insights into training techniques that foster resilience in working dogs, helping them stay focused and persistent, even in challenging environments. Perfect for handlers, trainers, and dog lovers aiming to elevate their dog’s skills and mental toughness.

Day 1~Working Spot Only: $200.00

Audit (1 day only): $75.00

Day 2: Monday, November 24 ~ Individual Coaching Day

(Coaching Day is open to the public with unlimited auditing spots and 6 morning & 6 afternoon working teams for the day.)

Join us for a full day of intensive, personalized training led by a top-tier national Nose Work instructor. This workshop features tailored coaching for a limited group of 12 dog-and-handler teams, split into two skill-targeted sessions.

Choose Your Session

• Morning Group | Novice Teams (6 Spots Available)
  Designed for dogs working at the ORT, NW1 & NW2 levels. Focuses on building solid foundational skills and search confidence.
• Afternoon Group | More Advanced Teams (6 Spots Available)
  Designed for dogs competing at the NW3 level and above. Focuses on solving complex skills and advanced environmental challenges.

Auditor Spots Available

Attend without a dog and still gain an exceptional learning experience. Auditing allows you to observe a diverse range of teams, watch core training lessons in action, and learn how to handle various environmental challenges.

Day 2~Coaching Day Only (morning or afternoon) plus audit other session: $100.00

Day 1 & Day 2~Working & Coaching (Both days) plus audit other coaching session: $275.00 

Audit (1 day only): $75.00

Audit (both days): $125.00