Nose Work Classes & Coaching
GROUP CLASSES
6 WEEK SET CLASSES
INTRO TO K9 Nose Work®
For dogs that are new to Nose Work, this intro class sets the foundation of independent hunting, building motivation to search while laying the ground work for important skills going forward! This first session is taught entirely with food and/or toys, ensuring that dogs have a clear understanding of driving to source and confident problem solving before moving on to odor. Dogs must be able to be crated calmly either in the building or in your car.
Session at 4-Legged Friends:
NEXT INTRO SESSION COMING SPRING of 2025!
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And please complete the NEW CLIENT QUESTIONNAIRE
INTRO TO ODOR®
For teams that have successfully completed the Intro to Nose Work class and are ready to add target odors (Birch, Anise and Clove) to their searches. We will discuss odor kit hygiene, reward strategies and timing, hide placement, search motivation and basic dynamics of odor movement.
You can purchase a starter odor kit for $10 on the first night of class or you can buy a larger 3 odor kit from one of our recommended suppliers (k9nwsource.com or allgooddogs.biz)
Intro to Nose Work is pre-requisite for this course.
​JAN 19, 2025 at 4-Legged Friends
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CONTINUING NOSE WORK
For dogs that have an established understanding of odor this class adds in new elements, solidifies the dogs drive to source and begins to rely less on pairing and more on staying at source and waiting for reward. Searches become larger and more complex and skills such as elevation and converging odor are introduced.
Intro to Odor or a demonstrated understanding of all 3 odors are prerequisite for this class.
NEXT SESSION at Kamp Kitty, starts:
JAN 14 (FULL - Please Email To Be Added to Wait List)
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NEXT SESSION at 4-Legged Friends, starts:
JAN 19, (FULL - Please Email To Be Added to Wait List)
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ADVANCED TRIAL PREP
This class is for teams that are ready to grow their skills working harder problems in preparation for competition. All classes will be taught at Big Spring Farm in Clear Spring, MD. You'll gain experience working harder odor problems, higher numbers of hides and bigger areas in challenging environments. Dog must be comfortable crating in cars.
NEXT SESSION at Big Spring Farm, starts:
ON HOLD
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