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Scentwork

Novice Scentwork

Tuesdays 6:00 – 7:00 pm

This class is for dogs who are preparing to trial at the Novice level or for those who have completed an intro/foundations class for scentwork. 

Instructor:  Nan Bonnell

6 weeks,  $135.00

 

Nov - Adv Scent Work

Wednesdays 5:45 – 7:15 pm

This class is for teams who have completed an intro/foundations class or for those who have previous handling experience. 

Instructor:  Stacy Thompson

6 weeks,  $135.00

Excellent Scentwork

Thursdays 9:00-10:15am

This class is for those working, minimally, at the excellent level. Searches will include multiple odors and challenge handlers to prepare them for trial settings. 

Instructor:  Jean Rand and Janine Crane

6 weeks,  $135.00

Excellent Scentwork

Thursdays 10:30-11:45am

This class is for those working, minimally, at the excellent level. Searches will include multiple odors and challenge handlers to prepare them for trial settings. 

Instructor:  Jean Rand and Janine Crane

6 weeks,  $135.00

Novice Scentwork

Fridays 5:00 - 6:00pm

For those who have interest in the sport and are just starting out - the first step in to learning handling skills, getting your dog on odor and understanding how dogs alert while working. 

Instructor:  Sandy Madaio

6 weeks,  $135.00

Novice - Excellent Scent Work

Fridays 6:15 – 7:15 pm

This class is designed to increase you and your dog’s understanding of odor and how to search.  The dog and you will learn the basics of handling, the power of reinforcement, changes of behavior and transitions between hides, including some elevation of hides.  We will introduce dealing with distractions, Birch, Anise and Clove, while working on letting our dogs lead the search.  If your dog is trialing at the novice level, but not quite ready for advanced, we will touch on this transition

Instructor:  Sandy Madaio

6 weeks,  $135.00

Advanced/Excellent Scent Work

Saturdays 1:00 – 2:00 pm

This is a scent work class for dog and handler teams who are working at the Advanced and Excellent level and starting to move towards Master.  This promises to be a fun experience for you and your dog!!

Instructor:  Nan Bonnell

6 weeks,  $135.00

Adv/Exc Scent Work

Sundays 2:00 – 3:00 pm

This class is for dog and handler teams who have novice scent work experience and who want to “up their game”.  The class will focus on leash handling, trial procedures, and fun games to keep your dog motivated.

Instructor:  Nan Bonnell

6 weeks,  $135.00

Intro to Scent Work

Sundays 4:00 – 5:00 pm

For teams that are interested in trying scentwork - ideal for dogs who have not been exposed to scentwork. Learn skills around teaching our dogs to use their nose!

Instructor:  Logan Michelon

6 weeks,  $150.00

ORT/NW1 Prep

Sundays 7:00 – 8:00 pm

For teams that have foundations in scentwork and are interested in obtaining their ORT! Begin to work NW1 searches. Focus on handling and teamwork.

Instructor:  Darcey Simmons

6 weeks,  $135.00

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