K9 Nose Work ©
Our Nose Work classes run for one and a half hours one day a week for 6 consecutive weeks. We keep our class sizes at 6 dogs or less so we can provide individualized attention to all of our students.
This class is taught by Amy Allwine of Active Dog Sports. Amy is a certified K9 Nose Work© Instructor
K9 Nose Work© Class Descriptions
| Nose Work 1 | |||
| Prerequisite: Dog needs to be
able to be kenneled while the other dogs are working Length: 6 weeks Cost: $150 |
This class introduces the concept of the game, builds handler observation skills and timing using boxes and a ‘hidden’ treat in an inside environment. You and your dog work in the ring one team at a time, allowing your dog to focus and learn with minimal distractions. It teaches the overall game and builds the dog’s intensity for the hunt game. No special equipment is required, just an enthusiasm to see your dog have a great time hunting for the reward. | ||
| Start Date | January 12th 7:45 pm | ||
| Nose Work 2 | |||
| Prerequisite: Nose Work 1 Length: 6 weeks Cost: $150 |
This class will focus on two of the elements of K9 Nose Work©, Container searches and Interior searches. You will continue to develop your skills as a handler and in sharing with your dog the excitement of more challenging hunts with more complex searches. | ||
| Start Date: | February 23rd 7:45 pm | ||
| Nose Work 3 | |||
| Prerequisite: Nose Work 2 Length: 6 weeks Cost:$150 |
This class will focus on two of the elements of K9 Nose Work©, Vehicle searches and Exterior Searches. A higher level of environmental distractions are introduced with vehicle and exterior searches, keeping the challenge of the hunt always exciting for you and your dog. These classes will continue to develop your handler skills in leash management, understanding your dog’s ‘hunting’ language and the effects of ever changing environments on a search. | ||
| Start Date: | April 5th 7:45 pm | ||