About us
Our mission is to create an inclusive, supportive community where handlers and dogs of all levels can discover the joy of scent work. Through training, events, and mentorship, the Adirondack Scent Work Club encourages growth, connection, and the powerful partnership between dog and handler.
Our Philosophy
At Adirondack Scent Work Club, we believe in building confident, enthusiastic search dogs while respecting the individual dog in front of us.
We believe in thoughtful training, quality reinforcement, clear communication, and allowing dogs to learn to solve problems rather than constantly solving those problems for them.
We also believe that going back to the basics isn’t going backward.
Clean, confident searches matter. Strong odor commitment matters. Learning to read your dog matters. Developing independent search skills matters.
And sometimes the best thing you can do for an advanced dog is put a single hide in a simple environment and let them be brilliant.
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Club members practicing, competing, or participating in club events
Board
Board of Directors: Kathy Haines Handy, Amanda Mohr, Sue Matthews, and Jennifer Gamboa
Jill Zager
President/Founder
Louisa Redman
Training Director/Founder
Amy Johnson
Vice President
Beverly Luft
Treasurer
Hannah Bagshaw
Secretary
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Contact us
Please reach out if you’d like to know more about Scentwork, the club, or our events!