# Patrice Dodd | The Power of Presence and Attention in Scent Work

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Podcast: [Alert! Scent Work](https://stenobird.com/podcast/alert-scent-work-7421909)
Published: 2026-01-05T12:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.alertscentwork.com
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Duration seconds: 2389

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AKC scent work judge and competitor Patrice Dodd talks about why scent work is one of the few places in life where she can be fully present, and why handler attention may be the most important skill in the sport. She also reflects on the challenges and pressure she feels as a judge, balancing fairness, difficulty, and the desire for competitors to succeed. Patrice shares why giving your dog just a few extra seconds can change an entire search, how handlers often interrupt problem-solving without realizing it, and what she notices from the judge’s side when teams succeed. We also explore her dog’s tendency to blast through thresholds, and how learning to work with that reality led to better strategy and less frustration.

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