# Jennifer Hamilton | From First Trial Struggles to All-In on Scent Work

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Podcast: [Alert! Scent Work](https://stenobird.com/podcast/alert-scent-work-7421909)
Published: 2025-09-22T12:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.alertscentwork.com
Audio file: https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/bd91a401-6915-4030-83dd-6c393a265e5d.mp3
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Duration seconds: 2422

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Excused from the crate area and rattled through her novice searches, Jennifer's first scent work trial was anything but smooth. Instead of quitting, that moment lit the fire. Jennifer talks about the overlooked skill that becomes critical in higher-level searches — especially buried; the hidden power of reward rituals that go beyond food; and how “my dog lies to me” usually means the dog is giving feedback, if we’re willing to listen. She also explains the smartest way to approach a judge if you want meaningful feedback after a trial. But ultimately, it always comes back to joy, connection, and celebrating the dog, and that perspective just might change how you see your own searches.

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