Training Through Pictures with Dave Kroyer- Nose Work 1- The Indication Wins an AVA Digital Awards Gold Award!

Columbia, MO- February 10, 2015- Canine Training Systems, the leading provider of broadcast quality instructional training titles for sport, service and companion dogs, today announced that their most recent offering, Training Through Pictures with Dave Kroyer- Nose Work 1- The Indication DVD has been awarded a 2015 AVA Digital Awards Gold Award. Judges are industry professionals who look for companies and individuals whose talent exceeds a high standard of excellence and whose work serves as a benchmark for the industry. About 18% of the entries won Gold awards.

Training Through Pictures with Dave Kroyer- Nose Work 1- The Indication is a follow up to the 7X Award Winning Training Through Pictures with Dave Kroyer- Learning to Learn. Known as a teacher of trainers, a competitor, coach and judge, Dave Kroyer and his students have stood atop podiums in the arenas of Schutzhund/IPO, Mondio and French Ring Sport, Police K9, AKC Obedience, Agility, SAR and AKC Tracking. He has represented the United States Internationally on multiple World Teams while gaining notoriety both domestically and abroad. As a student of animal behavior, Dave's approach to training is intuitive, calculated and utilizes the tools and techniques of many disciplines and styles in a system of training that has helped his students achieve National and International success.

The INDICATION is the bedrock foundation of detection training. This title details the steps in creating an incredibly precise, clear, persistent, durable, passive indication to 5 odors from the very start. The search is taught as a by-product of indication training allowing the indication to remain forefront until fully learned and conditioned. The methodology demonstrated in this title bypasses the major obstacles produced by antiquated detection training techniques.

“This title is important on many levels”, commented Doug Calhoun, the President of Canine Training Systems. "There is a new sport for pet owners called Nose Work which is incredibly popular that any dog can participate in. The sport has, up until now, relied upon antiquated techniques that modern trainers of professional canine detector dogs reject. This title bridges that gap and brings a modern detection methodology to the masses in a system that any dog can excel at. Because of the difference in genetic strengths of a German Shepherd or Belgian Malinois (a typical police K9) and a Pug or Chihuahua, a system of training to cover all these variations and drive levels was elusive. This title closes that gap. Any dog can master detection work utilizing these techniques. The only difference will be in the extremes of intensity of searching and duration of the alert which is the difference between a pet, sport and professional application. It applies to all dogs because it's based in how dogs learn, clarity of communication and teaching the indication first which is what is of primary importance.”

Product Highlights

This production details a systematic approach that yields a strong indication to target odor that can be easily extended once clarified and strengthened
The integration of auditory behavior markers into the training routine is demonstrated and efficacy is discussed in detailing a precise indication to target source location
This title details the steps in creating an incredibly precise, clear, persistent, durable, passive indication to 5 odors from the very start
Nose Work competency through the Odor Recognition Test (ORT) for 5 substances is covered
Professional Substance Detection (narcotics, explosives, biologicals, pest and medical) work through the indication, odor discrimination, distraction proofing, distance work and basic leash handling are taught
Beneficial to puppy owners, trainers with problem dogs or anyone wanting a more clear understanding of how to train detection work. To anyone wanting to eliminate the problems of weak indication, weak searching, false alerts, focus on handler behavior and alerting on fringe odor, this title is a must have
This Hi-Definition, 16:9 aspect ratio production is available on professionally authored and replicated DVD for playback on the widest variety of consumer equipment.

Pricing and Availability
Training Through Pictures with Dave Kroyer- Nose Work 1- The Indication, is immediately available through the Canine Training Systems worldwide reseller channel and direct from the Canine Training Systems website at www.caninetrainingsystems.com for an MSRP of $79.95. The website contains a detailed outline as well as excerpts from the 88 minute, hi-definition title here.

About The AVA Digital Awards
The Ava Awards recognizes outstanding work by creative professionals involved in the concept, writing, direction, shooting, and editing of audio-visual materials and programs. Entrants include video and film production companies, web developers, advertising agencies, PR firms, corporate and government communications departments, producers, directors, editors and shooters. Judges are industry professionals who look for companies and individuals whose talent exceeds a high standard of excellence and whose work serves as a benchmark for the industry. There were 2500 entries from throughout the United States and 17 other countries in the 2015 AVA Digital Awards Competition.

AVA's Digital Platinum Award is presented to those entries judged to be among the most outstanding submissions in the competition. Platinum Winners are recognized for their excellence in terms of quality, creativity and resourcefulness. About 15 percent won this award. The Gold Award is presented to those judged to exceed the high standards of the industry norm. Approximately 18 percent were Gold Winners and 8 percent received Honorable Mention recognition. You can learn more about the AVA Digital Awards here.

About Canine Training Systems
Founded in 1987, Canine Training Systems is the worldwide leader in instructional titles for pet owners, dog sport competitors, industry professionals and institutions of higher education. The company’s success lies in its ability to couple with the experts in service, sport and companion dog training and deliver their techniques to consumers through the most up-to-date delivery formats. With the strength of their growing expert list, no other organization in the market place can offer the variety of techniques, disciplines, depth of knowledge or quality of product that Canine Training Systems routinely provides it’s worldwide customer base.

Canine Training Systems Press Contact
Douglas Calhoun
+1(573) 214-0900
doug@caninetrainingsystems.com