Understanding Gluten & Allergen Detection
Science, Principles and Methods
Course Summary
In this course, you will learn the science behind scent detection the different types of scent detection dogs. Before you begin gluten or allergen-detection training, it is important to understand the components of gluten and the biology that enables the dog to detect it. You will learn about the foundations of imprinting and scent training. We will also help you understand how to choose the right alert behaviors. You will also learn about handler bias, the mechanics of handler influence, and the importance of blind trials.
This course will prepare you to begin your work with a gluten or allergen-detection trainer. This is not a replacement for working with a professional gluten-detection trainer. It will help you understand what is required for training and the process.
In this course, you will learn,
- the science behind scent detection
- different types of scent detection dogs
- imprinting and scent training
- choosing the right alert behaviors
- handler bias and the importance of blind trials
- mechanics of handler influence
This course also includes a course handbook with clickable resources of the materials referenced in the course.
Course Curriculum
10/10 would recommend if you are considering a service dog (especially if you are new to the idea like me!). I love that the videos could be watched on a lunch break + the handouts made it easy to follow the main points. I feel confident now that I have a realistic understanding of the steps from selecting a trainer to a breeder to the right breeds. I don’t want to spend all this money to have a service dog that isn’t a right fit and these courses helped me make a solid game plan!
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
- B.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis
- Masters Degree in Animal Behavior and Applied Behavior Analysis
- Gluten Detection Service Dog Trainer, completed an internship with Dawn Scheu of Willow Service Dogs
- Certified by International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants
- Certified Professional Canine Nutritionist from the Feed Real Institute
- A licensed VSPDT trainer with Victoria Stilwell Positively Dog Training
- Member of the Animal Behavior Society & the Pet Professional Guild
- Certified Pet Nutrition Specialist, and completed a Masters Class in Canine Nutrition
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.
Course Pricing
Understanding Gluten & Allergen Detection
$49 USD
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In this course, you will learn the science behind scent detection, foundations of imprinting and scent training.
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- Learn Imprinting & Scent Training
- Choosing the right alert behaviors
- Handler bias & the importance of blind trials
- Mechanics of handler influence
- Video plus handbook with links to valuable additional resources
- To be used in conjunction with a gluten detection trainer
