This course is not open for enrollment
Intro to K9 Nose Work - 6 Week in Person Classes 09/18/24
Classes start Wednesday Sept 18 at 1pm at 1812 Marble St
This course aims to introduce the concept of the scent work game, enhance the handler's observation skills and timing, and foster the dog's confidence and focus. In K9 Nose Work classes, the dogs initially search for their food or toy to develop their independent searching ability and refine the handler's skills. This approach ensures that when odour is introduced, the dog's motivation to engage in the game is strong, and the handler and dog work together as an effective team.
The first class of the term primarily serves as an evaluation session and provides an overview of the game. The subsequent classes focus on establishing foundational skills for the handler to better understand the dog and increasing the dog's enthusiasm for searching. This searching behaviour can easily transfer to other sports such as barn hunt, ratting, lost item detection and shed antler hunting.
This is a 6 week set of in person classes. These classes include the online version of the class that you can access anytime to refresh your memory on what was taught as well as access if you need to miss a week of class.
Course Curriculum
