K9 Nose Work® Classes

K9 Nose Work® is the new, exciting, dog sport that is designed to develop dogs’ natural scenting abilities by using their curiosity, desire to hunt, and their love of toys, food, and exercise. Nose work is great for all dogs, big or small, fearful, reactive, hearing impaired, or blind. During the class your dog will use her nose to find a specific scent or odor and then with your learning of her behavior will let you know when she has found it. Nose work helps any dog build confidence, burn a lot of mental and physical energy and best of all have FUN! This class lets gives your dog the opportunity to explore with their nose and solve problems, letting your dog be a dog. Nose work is proven to be a great activity for all types of dogs and one of the most accessible to the widest variety of dogs. No previous training is required—your dog was born with this natural instinct. Big dogs, little dogs and all the dogs in the middle are welcome and encouraged to join! Your dog is ready and waiting–sign them up now!

NW1
K9 Nose Work® Intro
Primary 1

Containers and Interiors
(1 once a week for 6-weeks)
This class will be offered throughout the year.This class is limited to 6 dogs per session. Each session consists of one 60-minute class per week for 6 weeks.

Start date:
Saturday, July 6, 2024 @ 10:15 a.m.
Class dates are: July 6, 13, 20, 27, Aug. 3 & 10.

Start date:
Saturday, April 20, 2024 @ 12:00 pm
Class dates are: April 20, May 4, 18, 25, June 1 & 8.
NO CLASS ON APRIL 27 & MAY 11, 2024

This class will be offered throughout the year.

Prerequisite NW1 Intro 1 &/or with instructor’s approval
This class will expose the dogs/handler to harder searches involving higher hides, thresholds, semi-inaccessible hides, etc. while still on primary rewards.
(1 once a week for 6-weeks)
This class is limited to 6 dogs per session. Each session consists of one 60-minute class per week for 6 weeks.

Exteriors & Vehicles
This class will only be offered during late fall through early spring.
Prerequisite NW1 Intro 1 &/or with instructor’s approval.
(1 once a week for 6-weeks)
This class is limited to 6 dogs per session. Each session consists of one 60-minute class per week for 6 weeks.

Start date:

This class will resume in the fall when the
weather gets cooler.

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Interiors & Containers
Prerequisite NW1 Intro &/or with instructor’s approval
(1 once a week for 6-weeks)
This class is introduce the odor Birch as we revisit the Interior and Container elements. This class is limited to 6 dogs per session. Each session consists of one 60-minute class per week for 6 weeks.

Prerequisite NW4 Intro to Odor 1 &/or with instructor’s approval
(1 once a week for 6-weeks.

This class is for those who have completed the K9 Nose Work Strand or completed NW4 and are interested in increasing their dogs exposure to harder searches involving higher hides, thresholds, semi-inaccessible hides, etc.

Start date:
Saturday, April 20, 2024 @ 10:45 am
Class dates are: April 20, May 4, 18, 25, June 1 & 8.
NO CLASS ON APRIL 27 & MAY 11, 2024

Start date:
This class will only be offered during
late fall through early spring.

Prerequisite NW4 Intro to Odor 1 &/or with instructor’s approval.
(1 once a week for 6-week

This class is limited to 6 dogs per session. Each session consists of one 60-minute class per week for 6 weeks

Prerequisites: NW5 &/or with Instructor permission.
This class is for those who have completed the K9 Nose Work Strand and are interested in increasing their dogs exposure to different environments, more difficulty and preparation for a K9 Nose Work trial or an AKC Scent Work Trial. Each week we will meet at different locations for searching practice. It is encouraged that each participant offer suggestions of a place to use if possible. Some ideas are parks, buildings, garages, schools, churches, etc.
     Anyone interested in this class, please email me for suggestions of locations. 1st class locations TBD.

Start date:
Saturday, April 20, 2024 @ 9:00 am
Class dates are: April 20, May 4, 18, 25, June 1 & 8.
NO CLASS ON APRIL 27 & MAY 11, 2024

Sniffing Excitement!