K9 Nosework
Introduction to Nosework
Nose work is an activity and sport that is both fun for the dog and the handler. This class introduces the sport of K9 Scent Work, builds handler observation skills, and timing of rewards. No prerequisite skills are needed. Boxes and food or toys are used to build on what a dog already knows: how to use his nose to hunt. Dogs work individually and are crated in class when they are not working. Scent Work is a fun sport for all breeds of dogs.
Ongoing Odor Recognition
This class builds on the skills learned in Introduction to Scent Work. Boxes and a wide variety of objects (toys, suitcases, totes ) are used to strengthen each dog's hunting abilities and the handler's ability to read their dog. This class introduces the first essential oil used in k9ScentWork (birch). Depending on the students enrolled, cypress, clove and anise may be introduced.
Introduction to Nosework
Nose work is an activity and sport that is both fun for the dog and the handler. This class introduces the sport of K9 Scent Work, builds handler observation skills, and timing of rewards. No prerequisite skills are needed. Boxes and food or toys are used to build on what a dog already knows: how to use his nose to hunt. Dogs work individually and are crated in class when they are not working. Scent Work is a fun sport for all breeds of dogs.
Ongoing Odor Recognition
This class builds on the skills learned in Introduction to Scent Work. Boxes and a wide variety of objects (toys, suitcases, totes ) are used to strengthen each dog's hunting abilities and the handler's ability to read their dog. This class introduces the first essential oil used in k9ScentWork (birch). Depending on the students enrolled, cypress, clove and anise may be introduced.