K9 Nose Work® Classes
What is K9 Nose Work®?
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
$185.00
Containers and Interiors
(1 once a week for 6-weeks)
This class will be offered throughout the year.This class is limited to 8 dogs per session. Each session consists of one 60-90 minute class per week, depending on how many dogs are in the class, for 6 weeks.
Saturday, January 11, 2025 @ 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Class dates are: Jan. 11, 18, Feb. 1, 8, 22 & Mar. 1, 2025
NO CLASS ON JAN. 25 & FEB. 15, 2025
Start date:
NW2
K9 Nose Work® Intro
Primary 2
$175.00
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.
NW3
K9 Nose Work® Intro
Primary 3
$175.00
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.
Saturday, January 11, 2025 @ 10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Class dates are: Jan. 11, 18, Feb. 1, 8, 22 & Mar. 1, 2025
NO CLASS ON JAN. 25 & FEB. 15, 2025
Odor Classes
Start date:
NW4
K9 Nose Work® Intro
to Odor 1
$175.00
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.
NW5
K9 Nose Work® Continuing on Odor
$175.00
NW5 K9 Nose Work® Continuing Odor
Interiors & Containers with Exterior & Vehicles when weather permits
Prerequisite NW4 &/or with instructor’s approval
(1 once a week for 6-weeks)
This class will continue by having harder searches, inaccessible hides, high hides, etc. When weather permits exterior and vehicle searches will be included. All 3 odors (birch, anise & clove) will be used during the 6 week class. Exterior classes will be held outdoors even if it is raining so please come dressed accordingly. We will move indoors if lightning is an issue. Please come properly dressed for inclimate weather. This class is limited to 8 dogs per session. Each session consists of one 90-minute class per week for 6 weeks.
Start date:
This class will only be offered during
late fall through early spring.
NW6
K9 Nose Work® Continuing Odor with Exteriors & Vehicles
$175.00
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
NW7
K9 Nose Work® Continuing Odor — Out and About
$175.00
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.
Saturday, January 11, 2025 @ 8:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
Class dates are: Jan. 11, 18, Feb. 1, 8, 22 & Mar. 1, 2025
NO CLASS ON JAN. 25 & FEB. 15, 2025
Odor Recognition
Practice Class
$50.00
Practice sessions to help prepare clients and their dogs for an upcoming Odor Recognition Test.
Saturday, September 14 & 21 at 1:30 p.m.
