The Detection Sequence Explained

This course was hosted by Leerburg in November 2025 and taught by Kevin Sheldahl. Recognized as one of the world’s leading scent work instructors, Kevin presents a clear, step-by-step approach to building strong detection fundamentals. Led by one of the nation’s most qualified detection dog trainers, this three-day workshop covers core foundations for all levels and detection disciplines, including odor recognition, indication, alert behavior, and search development.

If you train detection dogs for sport, work, or real-world reliability, this video will help you understand what your dog is actually hunting—and how to keep the focus on odor, not the reward.

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