Description
Prerequisite: Advanced Puppy or Obedience 1, Dogs 10 months and over
Class Duration: 6 Weeks
Instructor: Lorelei Case
Class Description: In this class, you will be introduced to the Dog Sport of K9 Nose Work, canine scent detection.
This is a fun way to teach your dog how to use their genetic natural ability of scent detection. You will be instructed how to teach your dog to search for a specific odor/s and find the source. Dog and handler team starts by teaching your dog how to find their favorite food hidden in different environments.
Benefits of K9 Nose Work:
- Searching increases the use of your dogs mental & physical energy
- Searches can be done at your home
- Dogs work one at a time
- Shy/fearful dogs build confidence
- Stronger bond between dog & handler
- Handlers learn to observe, understand, and trust your dog scent ability
This class gets more challenging by adding new search skills as you and your dog progress. Target odors birch, anise and clove will be introduced. For more information on the Dog Sport of K9 Nose Work visit K9NoseWork.com
Introduced in this class:
- Searching
- Finds
- Odors
- Building Hunt Desire
- Problem Solving
- Search Elements
How to Prepare:
- Wear comfortable shoes/sneakers, (no open toed shoes/sandals)
- Don’t feed your dog for a few hours before class, this will keep him food motivated it will also prevent unwanted car sickness
- Puppies can have half of their normal meal the morning of class and finish when they get back home
- Potty your dog, before class, in the designated areas
What to Bring:
- Flat Buckle or Snap Collar
- 6’ leash, (no Flexi-leads)
- High Value Dog Treats (treats your dog really loves)
- Poop bags for cleaning up after your dog
- Comfortable working Harness
- Long Line
- All adult dogs are required to have a Rabies Vaccination. Please bring a copy of your Rabies Certificate to your first class.
