Detection Training Seminar with Kevin Sheldahl

November 6 - 8, 2026 (Friday - Sunday)
Whether you are starting from scratch or working on advanced skills, Kevin will work with dogs of all levels. Detection and scent work aren’t just for working K9s, it can be one of the most mentally enriching activities you can offer your pet. Join us to spend 3 days working with Kevin here at Leerburg where working spots get individualized instruction in detection training great for both sport or K9 work.

Video: Using Clickers or Markers in Detection Training

A marker is more than just a click or a sound. It’s a conditioned reinforcer that tells your dog exactly what behavior earned a reward. We pulled a short excerpt from Kevin Sheldahl's course on the Foundations of Scent Work Training. Here, you'll learn how markers work, why they have meaning, and how to properly integrate them into your training.

Kevin has been involved in detection training since the mid 1980’s and has taught teams in narcotics detection, explosives, contraband (corrections), wildlife detection, as well as human remains. Join us as he leads his Detection Training seminar at Leerburg in November.