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Masks are encouraged, but not required when training outside.
SCENT DETECTION CLASSES
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IMPORTANT!
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7 Week Class Fees:
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Download and print the registration form and mail it to Agility Registrar, 6058 Kells Lane, Milford, OH 45150.
If you're paying by check, include it with your registration form.
Or register online and pay with PayPal.
Download the Health Statement and bring it to the first class.
If you're paying by check, include it with your registration form.
Or register online and pay with PayPal.
Download the Health Statement and bring it to the first class.
Intro to Scent Detection (Scent Detection Level 1)
7 weeks - minimum 6 students, maximum 8 students
This class will cover the basic principles of Scent Detection needed for the dog and handler team to be successful. The skills learned in class will help create a strong foundation to build upon. Dogs of any age are welcomed and since dogs are crated when not working, dog reactive dogs can participate also.
7 weeks - minimum 6 students, maximum 8 students
This class will cover the basic principles of Scent Detection needed for the dog and handler team to be successful. The skills learned in class will help create a strong foundation to build upon. Dogs of any age are welcomed and since dogs are crated when not working, dog reactive dogs can participate also.
Mondays 8:00pm Instructor: Edith Markoff
FULL July 27 - September 14 / skips: Sept. 7
FULL July 27 - September 14 / skips: Sept. 7
Intro to Odor (Scent Detection Level 2)
7 weeks - minimum 6 students, maximum 8 students
Students will be introduced to the target odor, Birch. Handler/dog teams will learn how to search for the target odor in a variety of settings. Prerequisite: Intro to Scent Detection
7 weeks - minimum 6 students, maximum 8 students
Students will be introduced to the target odor, Birch. Handler/dog teams will learn how to search for the target odor in a variety of settings. Prerequisite: Intro to Scent Detection
Mondays 4:30pm Instructor: Edith Markoff
FULL July 27 - September 14 / skips: Sept 7
FULL July 27 - September 14 / skips: Sept 7
Mondays 6:30pm Instructor: Edith Markoff
FULL July 27 - September 14 / skips: Sept 7
FULL July 27 - September 14 / skips: Sept 7
Mondays 8:00pm Instructor: Edith Markoff
October 12 - November 30 / skips: Nov 9
October 12 - November 30 / skips: Nov 9
Intro to Searching (Scent Detection Level 3)
7 weeks - minimum 6 students, maximum 8 students
Students will use the skills learned to perform more complex searches. Searches will consist of Interior, Exterior, Vehicle and Container searches. Prerequisite: Intro to Odor or equivalent training.
7 weeks - minimum 6 students, maximum 8 students
Students will use the skills learned to perform more complex searches. Searches will consist of Interior, Exterior, Vehicle and Container searches. Prerequisite: Intro to Odor or equivalent training.
Mondays 4:30pm Instructor: Edith Markoff
October 12 - November 30 / skips: Nov 9
October 12 - November 30 / skips: Nov 9
Mondays 6:30pm Instructor: Edith Markoff
October 12- November 30 / skips: Nov 9
October 12- November 30 / skips: Nov 9
Developing Detection Skills 1 (Level 4)
7 weeks - limited to 6 students
Prerequisite: Intro to Searching or equivalent skill level
Skill building designed for dogs that have been trained to locate target odors. This class may be taken multiple times.
7 weeks - limited to 6 students
Prerequisite: Intro to Searching or equivalent skill level
Skill building designed for dogs that have been trained to locate target odors. This class may be taken multiple times.
Fridays 8:00pm Instructor: Meredith Walsh
TBA
TBA
Developing Detection Skills 2 (Level 5)
7 weeks - limited to 6 students
Prerequisite: NW 1 title or equivalent
This class is designed for intermediate and advanced level dogs that are consistent at locating target odors. This class will focus on tackling search areas, working with your dog as part of a team, identifying and avoiding common handler pitfalls. For those handlers who wish to do so, training a final response to the target odors is optional. This class may be taken multiple times.
7 weeks - limited to 6 students
Prerequisite: NW 1 title or equivalent
This class is designed for intermediate and advanced level dogs that are consistent at locating target odors. This class will focus on tackling search areas, working with your dog as part of a team, identifying and avoiding common handler pitfalls. For those handlers who wish to do so, training a final response to the target odors is optional. This class may be taken multiple times.
Wednesdays 8:00pm Instructor: Meredith Walsh
TBA
TBA
Technical Scent Detection
7 weeks - Maximum 6 students
Prerequisite: NW2 title or equivalent
This class is designed for advanced dog teams, especially those participating in trials and competitions. Hides in this class will be moderate to difficult and will include some difficult search environments. This class may be taken multiple times.
7 weeks - Maximum 6 students
Prerequisite: NW2 title or equivalent
This class is designed for advanced dog teams, especially those participating in trials and competitions. Hides in this class will be moderate to difficult and will include some difficult search environments. This class may be taken multiple times.
TBA Instructor: Meredith Walsh
Drop in style classes: no registration, pay at the door
New Drop-in Scent Detection Container class
This class will concentrate on container searches as practice for the upcoming September ORT. There will be three separate searches available each session. Three odors will be used (birch, anise, clove) plus various types of distractors. Different types of boxes and other types of containers will be used.
Masks will be required while in the building. Crating will be out of your vehicle. We will be adhering to social distancing precautions.
This will be a drop-in style class. No pre-registration required. $5/per dog per session for non-members.
This class will concentrate on container searches as practice for the upcoming September ORT. There will be three separate searches available each session. Three odors will be used (birch, anise, clove) plus various types of distractors. Different types of boxes and other types of containers will be used.
Masks will be required while in the building. Crating will be out of your vehicle. We will be adhering to social distancing precautions.
This will be a drop-in style class. No pre-registration required. $5/per dog per session for non-members.
Mondays 2:00 -3:30pm Instructor: Edith Markoff
October 12, 19, 26
November 2, 16, 23, 30- (geared towards the NW1/2 trials on December 5-6)
October 12, 19, 26
November 2, 16, 23, 30- (geared towards the NW1/2 trials on December 5-6)
