Search Tall

09/06/2026

Search Tall online classes will be starting new sessions this month.

Elite - Session 7 - Zoom calls are every two weeks unless noted:
Class 1 - September 7
Class 2 - September 21
NO Call October 5 - I will be taking this week off due to travel and other things, no feedback or questions answered during this time
Class 3 - October 12
Class 4 - October 26
Cost $150 Working / $65 Audit
Topics to include skill building challenges for Elite and Detective, incorporating a variety of inaccessible problems, threshold and transition work. Will do my best to include options for working at home due to the still lingering high temperatures outside in so many places.

NW Levels - Session 9 - Zoom calls are weekly unless noted:
Class 1 September 14
Class 2 September 21
TWO Weeks off - I will be traveling for trials & judging assignments, no feedback or questions answered during this time
Class 3 October 12
Class 4 October 19
Cost $125 Working / $65 Audit
More details about topics coming soon.

If you are interested or have questions about either class please send me a message.

08/23/2026

In person training opportunities! I have some group classes starting up next month. Contact me to see if available classes would be a good fit for your team.

08/23/2026

Search Tall online classes will be starting new sessions next month.

Elite - Session 7 - Zoom calls are every two weeks unless noted:
Class 1 - September 7
Class 2 - September 21
NO Call October 5 - I will be taking this week off due to travel and other things, no feedback or questions answered during this time
Class 3 - October 12
Class 4 - October 26
Cost $150 Working / $65 Audit

NW Levels - Session 9 - Zoom calls are weekly unless noted:
Class 1 September 14
Class 2 September 21
TWO Weeks off - I will be traveling for trials & judging assignments, no feedback or questions answered during this time
Class 3 October 12
Class 4 October 19
Cost $125 Working / $65 Audit

More details about topics coming soon.

If you are interested or have questions about either class please send me a message.

08/16/2026

Facebook let me know that my online nosework class groups just turned ONE!

Hard to believe that it has been a whole year but I have really enjoyed being able to work with teams outside of my local classes and coaching area.

Many thanks to everyone who has supported these classes over the last year by participating and sharing with others. It is a pleasure to work with so many teams and be a part of your adventures!

08/02/2026

Last chance to join Search Tall's popular NW Levels Online Class! The new session begins tomorrow, Monday, August 3rd.

Zoom Calls 8/3, 8/10, 8/17, 8/24 @ 5:15PM ET

Working and audit spots are all welcome to participate in the calls. All calls are recorded and shared with the group if you are unable to attend live or want to rewatch.

Topics:
The first two weeks we are going to work on "What's Next". Kind of how to start/continue transitioning from NW1 into NW2 & NW3 into Elite. We will go through both during the weekly calls and you will pick what is most appropriate for your team.
Week 3 will include working small and/or awkward spaces. This will help to build some comfort and persistence in small search areas.
During week four we will cover how to get quality training in when you are short on time.

All feedback is given in voice over video format. You can see an example of this type of feedback here: https://youtu.be/O5Fc5DNb7sI

Working spots $125 & Audit spots $65

Message me if you would like a working or audit spot in class. Payment can be sent to [email protected] via zelle but let me know if you can't pay that way and need to make another arrangement.

If you have any other questions please reach out!

07/28/2026

Search Tall's popular NW Levels Online Classes will be starting a new session next Monday, August 3rd.

Zoom Calls 8/3, 8/10, 8/17, 8/24 @ 5:15PM ET

Working and audit spots are all welcome to participate in the calls. All calls are recorded and shared with the group if you are unable to attend live or want to rewatch.

Topics:
The first two weeks we are going to work on "What's Next". Kind of how to start/continue transitioning from NW1 into NW2 & NW3 into Elite. We will go through both during the weekly calls and you will pick what is most appropriate for your team.

Week 3 will include working small and/or awkward spaces. This will help to build some comfort and persistence in small search areas.

During week four we will cover how to get quality training in when you are short on time.

All feedback is given in voice over video format. You can see an example of this type of feedback here: https://youtu.be/O5Fc5DNb7sI

Working spots $125 & Audit spots $65

Message me if you would like a working or audit spot in class. Payment can be sent to [email protected] via zelle but let me know if you can't pay that way and need to make another arrangement.

If you have any other questions please reach out!

07/24/2026

South Florida Rally teams looking for a fun and informative seminar to help build confidence here is your chance!

Alexa Ballester is back fresh from the Rally National Championship and is ready to share some knowledge with Over The Moon Dog Training in Loxahatchee.

It will be a nice air-conditioned dog training opportunity in August!

After being bit by the rally bug, I am offering a Rally Workshop at Ultimate Dog Sports Sunday, August 16th! Indoor, climate controlled, fully turfed facility!

Sign up as spots are VERY limited! If you don't get a spot, PLEASE text me so I can put you in the waiting list.

I am stoked to offer this as this is a wonderful opportunity to prepare for the TCKC and IRDTC trials at the end of August!

https://m.signupgenius.com/ #!/showSignUp/70A0E4FAAA923A3FE3-64886535-rally?useFullSite=false

07/07/2026

PSA from FL:

Take your odor kits and supplies inside when you are done working for the day.

The heat right now is extra and not just in Florida, all over the US. Over the weekend I had some of my heat shrink tubing used for hides actually shrink inside my car. I knew it was bad but I didn't think heat gun temperatures.

Excessive heat will breakdown odor causing you to replace it more often. Save your q-tips, bring them inside.

06/26/2026

The next session of the Elite Online Class is starting 6/29!

This group has a Zoom call every two weeks to allow more time for homework and feedback loop. Zoom calls are on Monday nights at 5:45PM ET. Working and audit spots are all welcome to participate in the calls. All calls are recorded and shared with the group if you are unable to attend live or want to rewatch.

Zoom calls for this session will be held on 6/29, 7/13, 7/29, 8/10

The topics for this class focus on coverage, time management, complementary handling strategy and hide placement for teaching and testing of Elite/Detective style problems and skills.

Curious what feedback is like for this group? I have posted a sample video here: https://youtu.be/O5Fc5DNb7sI

Working spots $150 & Audit spots $65

Message me if you would like a working or audit spot in class. Payment can be sent to [email protected] via zelle but let me know if you can't pay that way and need to make another arrangement.

If you have any other questions please reach out!

06/06/2026

Thanks to all the teams that came out for the Search Tall Sniff and Dismiss and Line Handling Seminar.

The Sniff and Dismiss teams had some challenging search areas and hides. It is always a great opportunity to search novel interiors.

The Line Handling Seminar this afternoon was amazing; probably my most favorite seminar I have ever taught. A great topic that is significantly overlooked. Swagger enjoyed getting to search and demonstrate how we handle searches together.