Gluten Detection: Proper Scent Handling

Preparing, Handling and Storing Gluten for Gluten Detection Dog Training

Course Summary

This course developed with the original gluten detection dog trainer, Dawn Scheu of Willow Service Dogs, provides you with the instructions for preparing the gluten scent for gluten detection dog training.  

In the course, you will learn:

- The difference between gluten detection dogs and other scent trained detection dogs
- The correct odor to use for gluten detection training - Understanding the complexity of the process for training gluten detection dogs

- Proper handling and how to avoid the risk of cross contact during training
- Supplies for making and handling the gluten

- Proper equipment and containers for gluten detection training

- Correct methods for preparing gluten
- How to purify gluten
- Preparation and filling of gluten containers for training and storage

- How to handle gluten for training

- Safety procedures and cleaning protocols for training environments

- Proper storage and storage containers
- Proper gluten concentations required for testing 

- Training treats to use for gluten detection training

Included with this course is a detailed handbook with instructions for preparing gluten, and including links to all ingredients, equipment, and containers.

Course Pricing

Gluten Detection: Proper Scent Handling

$69 USD

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Course Curriculum

Kendra Williams

Kendra is a gluten-detection dog handler. She trained her dog, Suki, through Willow Service Dogs under Dawn Scheu. As a blogger and social media content creator, Kendra discovered the hunger for more information regarding training service dogs, specifically gluten-detection dogs. Kendra also hears tragic stories almost weekly from people who tried to train a dog either on their own or through a trainer, and ended up with a sad story of a dog that was completely untrained.

Professionally, she designs education and training programs for corporations. She decided to take her knowledge of training and develop some courses to answer the questions she had prior to training a gluten-detection dog. She also wanted to help others not make the same mistakes she made on her journey.

Because of the lack of information regarding training a service dog, and the expense of training, Kendra decided to partner with her good friend and fellow service dog trainer, Kari Bastyr, to design a series of courses to educate potential handlers on what they need to know prior to making the full commitment of training a service dog.

Kari Bastyr

Education and Credentials

I am the founder of Wag & Train Dog Behavior & Nutrition and co-founder of Celiac Service Dogs. I am certified by the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, a Certified Professional Canine Nutritionist from the Feed Real Institute, a licensed VSPDT dog behavior consultant with Victoria Stilwell Positively Dog Training, a member of the Animal Behavior Society, a member of the Pet Professional Guild, and a professional member of O.D.O.R Service Dogs. My chocolate Labrador, Birdie, is a gluten detection dog who trained with Willow Service Dogs. I also completed an internship in gluten detection with Dawn Scheu, of Willow Service Dogs. I am a certified Pet Nutrition Specialist, and have completed a Masters Class in Canine Nutrition.

Dawn Scheu

Dawn is a Professional Service Dog Trainer, SAR Trainer, Pet Therapy volunteer, and gluten detection expert with over 25 years of experience in training. Dawn is the founder of Willow Service Dogs. She is a member of several professional organizations, including ABMA APDT, PPG, and IAABC, and is committed to ongoing education in science-based dog training, behavioral science, and scent detection. Her training methods are free from force, fear, and intimidation.

Dawn was diagnosed with refractory sprue type 1 celiac disease, which prompted her to train the first gluten detection dog, Willow, to help manage her condition. Since, she has trained 3 more of her own working service dogs, Aurita, Teak, and Bodi.

Specializing in gluten and allergen detection service dogs, Dawn has also trained dogs for Autism, PTSD, and Medical Detection. She has successfully trained over 80 gluten detection dogs and is a pioneer in her field, being the first to implement a controlled search with both trained indication and all-clear behaviors, enhancing detection accuracy based on Ken Ramirez’s research.
Dawn has earned titles in Scent Work, Obedience, Confirmation, Hunting, and Tricks with her personal dogs.

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