During class sessions any dog who is not in the ring with his handler and/or the instructor must be in a crate. The “next dog up” may be out of crate, but out of “dog leaving ring” flow
- Classes consist of one 45 minute session per week for 3, 4 or 7 weeks.
- Pre-Registration and payment for a class is required with exception of Drop-In Conformation Classes.
- It is first come first registered. Register early as classes fill quickly! Due to USPS delivery delays as well as frequency registrars pick up mail, we STRONGLY suggest using PayPal to register for classes. Registration is done by first received.
- Receipt of payment does NOT guarantee a slot in the class.
- You will be notified regarding registration status. If the class is filled before the registrar receives your registration, you will be refunded in full. Check your spam/Junk folders as some email providers put our emails in those folders.
- We do not create wait lists. Registering for a "future class" that is not on the schedule will result in a full refund.
- Additions to the class schedules are posted on Fridays.
- Some classes now have pre-requisites. Any questions, request for exemption (training elsewhere, etc.), please contact the Training Director at td.ccdtc@gmail.com
Class Fees:
- Fees cover all the classes
- 7 Week Classes for Non-members: $120
- 3 - 4 Week Classes for Nonmembers: $70
- Additional 7 Week classes (for same dog) in the same calendar year: $105
- First class for rescue dog within 6 months of adoption: $100 (Proof of adoption required with registration form or first day of class.)
- 7 Week Classes for Members: $30
- 3 - 4 Week Classes for Members: $20
Refund Policy:
If you register for a class and are unable to attend the session, please contact the appropriate registrar:
Agility: Susan Pfeffer
Scent Detection: Rob Galbraith
All other classes: Page Belland
A transfer to another class may be possible, limited to class space available. Refunds/transfers will be given with at least three days notification prior to the start of the class.
Cancellation Notice:
If a class must be cancelled because of inclement weather or other emergency, your instructor will contact you. You can also check the CCDTC home page for last minute cancellations. Allowances will be made in the schedule for make-up classes.
If you register for a class and are unable to attend the session, please contact the appropriate registrar:
Agility: Susan Pfeffer
Scent Detection: Rob Galbraith
All other classes: Page Belland
A transfer to another class may be possible, limited to class space available. Refunds/transfers will be given with at least three days notification prior to the start of the class.
Cancellation Notice:
If a class must be cancelled because of inclement weather or other emergency, your instructor will contact you. You can also check the CCDTC home page for last minute cancellations. Allowances will be made in the schedule for make-up classes.
FALL FUN SCENT WORK CLASS
4 weeks - Class size limit 9 students.
Only one dog per handler.
Does your dog love the scent game? Are you looking for fun ways to practice?
Class is for any dog on at least Birch odor,
Play scent games with us until the new classes start in 2024.
This 4-week class will offer Interiors, Exteriors, Buried, and Vehicles [weather permitting].
First class meets at the club. Off-site locations may follow.
Be prepared to crate your dog in the building and out of your car for off-site locations.
NOTE: There will be 4 classes instead of 7, but class time will be longer.
Register for a 7 week session.
4 weeks - Class size limit 9 students.
Only one dog per handler.
Does your dog love the scent game? Are you looking for fun ways to practice?
Class is for any dog on at least Birch odor,
Play scent games with us until the new classes start in 2024.
This 4-week class will offer Interiors, Exteriors, Buried, and Vehicles [weather permitting].
First class meets at the club. Off-site locations may follow.
Be prepared to crate your dog in the building and out of your car for off-site locations.
NOTE: There will be 4 classes instead of 7, but class time will be longer.
Register for a 7 week session.
Wednesdays 5.00pm - 6:30pm. Rhoda Ezell (CNWI) / Vicki Vogel / Colleen Fox
FULL November 29 - December 20, 2023
Intro to Scent Detection - Level 1a
7 weeks - class size limit 6 students
NOTE: Only one dog per handler
This class is for dogs who have not previously been introduced to odor. This class introduces the concept of the game, builds handler observation skills and timing, and develops the dog’s confidence and focus. These classes begin with the dog searching for their food or toy in order to build their independent searching ability and to sharpen the handler’s skills. 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 - class size limit 6 students
NOTE: Only one dog per handler
This class is for dogs who have not previously been introduced to odor. This class introduces the concept of the game, builds handler observation skills and timing, and develops the dog’s confidence and focus. These classes begin with the dog searching for their food or toy in order to build their independent searching ability and to sharpen the handler’s skills. 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.
Intro to Scent Detection - Level 1b
7 weeks - class size limit 6 students
NOTE: Only one dog per handler
This class is a continuation of the foundation work started in level 1a. This class will continue to work on the basic foundational skills building the dog’s drive and focus along with the handler observational skills. This class will increase the complexity of searches to better prepare teams to move on to Introduction to Odor. Pre-requisite: completion of 1a or permission of instructor.
7 weeks - class size limit 6 students
NOTE: Only one dog per handler
This class is a continuation of the foundation work started in level 1a. This class will continue to work on the basic foundational skills building the dog’s drive and focus along with the handler observational skills. This class will increase the complexity of searches to better prepare teams to move on to Introduction to Odor. Pre-requisite: completion of 1a or permission of instructor.
Thursdays 7pm - 7:45pm Rhoda Ezell (CNWI) / Colleen Fox
FULL October 12 - December 7, 2023 no class: November 23 and November 30
FULL October 12 - December 7, 2023 no class: November 23 and November 30
Introduction to Odor - Level 2a
7 weeks - class size limit 6 students
NOTE: Only one dog per handler
This class introduces the odors used in some of the various venues (NACSW, AKC, CPE) of scent detectionThe class builds on all of the foundation skills acquired in the intro to scent detection classes but with odor added. Typically, the first target odor introduced will be Birch. Anise, and Clove will be added during the course of level 2a and 2b. The concept of pairing is introduced which serves to condition the dog to odor and to develop good sourcing through self-reward. Prerequisite: Intro to Scent Detection 1b or equivalent
7 weeks - class size limit 6 students
NOTE: Only one dog per handler
This class introduces the odors used in some of the various venues (NACSW, AKC, CPE) of scent detectionThe class builds on all of the foundation skills acquired in the intro to scent detection classes but with odor added. Typically, the first target odor introduced will be Birch. Anise, and Clove will be added during the course of level 2a and 2b. The concept of pairing is introduced which serves to condition the dog to odor and to develop good sourcing through self-reward. Prerequisite: Intro to Scent Detection 1b or equivalent
Intro to Odor - Level 2b
7 weeks - class size limit 6 students
NOTE: Only one dog per handler
This class is a continuation of the Pairing of Target Odor and either food or toy. Handler/dog teams will build on the skills to search for the target odor in a variety of settings. By the end of level 2b, all three basic target odors will have been presented. This class will also continue to work on the handler skills and timing involved in rewarding their dogs for sourcing odor. Prerequisite: Introduction to Odor (Scent Detection Level 2a)
7 weeks - class size limit 6 students
NOTE: Only one dog per handler
This class is a continuation of the Pairing of Target Odor and either food or toy. Handler/dog teams will build on the skills to search for the target odor in a variety of settings. By the end of level 2b, all three basic target odors will have been presented. This class will also continue to work on the handler skills and timing involved in rewarding their dogs for sourcing odor. Prerequisite: Introduction to Odor (Scent Detection Level 2a)
Thursdays 6pm - 6:45pm Rhoda Ezell (CNWI) / Colleen Fox
FULL October 5 - November 30, 2023 No class: October 26, November 23
FULL October 5 - November 30, 2023 No class: October 26, November 23
Intro to Odor - Level 2c
7 weeks - class size limit 6 students
NOTE: Only one dog per handler
Prerequisite: Scent Detection Level 2b, 3a/b, or equivalent.
The focus of this class is to build drive for the dog in finding odor. High value primary is an essential handler tool.
This class will also continue to work on the handler skills and timing involved in rewarding dogs for sourcing odor.
7 weeks - class size limit 6 students
NOTE: Only one dog per handler
Prerequisite: Scent Detection Level 2b, 3a/b, or equivalent.
The focus of this class is to build drive for the dog in finding odor. High value primary is an essential handler tool.
This class will also continue to work on the handler skills and timing involved in rewarding dogs for sourcing odor.
Foundation Skills - Level 3a
7 weeks - class size limit 6 students
NOTE: Only one dog per handler
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 - class size limit 6 students
NOTE: Only one dog per handler
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.
Foundation Skills - Level 3b
7 weeks - class size limit 6 students
NOTE: Only one dog per handler
This class is a continuation of searching foundation skills 3a ,continuing to develop skills in searching containers, interiors, exteriors, and vehicles. Prerequisite: Searching Foundation Skills (level 3a) or equivalent training.
7 weeks - class size limit 6 students
NOTE: Only one dog per handler
This class is a continuation of searching foundation skills 3a ,continuing to develop skills in searching containers, interiors, exteriors, and vehicles. Prerequisite: Searching Foundation Skills (level 3a) or equivalent training.
Advanced Searching Skills - Level 4
7 weeks - class size limit 6 students
NOTE: Only one dog per handler
Students will work on various searching skills and strategies for containers, interiors, exteriors, and vehicles. Prerequisite Searching Foundation Skills 3b or equivalent. Students should be actively trialing or working towards trialing.
7 weeks - class size limit 6 students
NOTE: Only one dog per handler
Students will work on various searching skills and strategies for containers, interiors, exteriors, and vehicles. Prerequisite Searching Foundation Skills 3b or equivalent. Students should be actively trialing or working towards trialing.
Workshop in Vehicles
4 weeks - class size limit 6 dogs
NOTE: Only one dog per handler
This class will introduce techniques for searching vehicles. Vehicle searches are used in NACSW, CPE CSS, and UKC trials.
Dogs should already have been introduced to the three basic target odors (birch, anise, clove)
Students are encouraged to allow use of their Vehicles for this class
4 weeks - class size limit 6 dogs
NOTE: Only one dog per handler
This class will introduce techniques for searching vehicles. Vehicle searches are used in NACSW, CPE CSS, and UKC trials.
Dogs should already have been introduced to the three basic target odors (birch, anise, clove)
Students are encouraged to allow use of their Vehicles for this class
Common Handler Errors short course
4 weeks - class size limit 6 dogs
1.5 Hour long class
NOTE: Only one dog per handler
Each week we will work in some problem dealing with interior searches.
Dogs must be on odor.
4 weeks - class size limit 6 dogs
1.5 Hour long class
NOTE: Only one dog per handler
Each week we will work in some problem dealing with interior searches.
Dogs must be on odor.
Workshop in Exteriors (traveling class)
4 weeks - class size limit 6 dogs
NOTE: Only one dog per handler
This class will take place at different locations. Location for the week will be announced at the beginning of the week via email to the students.
Dogs must be on odor.
4 weeks - class size limit 6 dogs
NOTE: Only one dog per handler
This class will take place at different locations. Location for the week will be announced at the beginning of the week via email to the students.
Dogs must be on odor.
Workshop in Containers
4 weeks - maximum of 6 teams
NOTE: Only one dog per handler
Tips, challenges and bringing back the fun in containers.
4 weeks - maximum of 6 teams
NOTE: Only one dog per handler
Tips, challenges and bringing back the fun in containers.
Workshop in Buried
4 weeks - maximum of 6 teams
NOTE: Only one dog per handler
Tips, challenges and bringing back the fun in buried.
Using all AKC odors.
4 weeks - maximum of 6 teams
NOTE: Only one dog per handler
Tips, challenges and bringing back the fun in buried.
Using all AKC odors.
Traveling Scent Class
This class will work on handler/dog teams building on the skills to search for the target odor in a variety of settings. This class will also continue to work on the handler skills and timing involved in rewarding their dogs for sourcing odor.
This is a class-at-a-time sign up. Open to anyone who has trained on at least Birch.
The day will alternate between a Friday and a Monday
5pm-7pm
Rhoda Ezell (CNWI) / Colleen Fox
All details and sign up at:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1aZS-HaXNgg7n8vjS29fMN2PR2Djid_ZVJwLpw44Rl0s/edit?usp=sharing
This class will work on handler/dog teams building on the skills to search for the target odor in a variety of settings. This class will also continue to work on the handler skills and timing involved in rewarding their dogs for sourcing odor.
This is a class-at-a-time sign up. Open to anyone who has trained on at least Birch.
The day will alternate between a Friday and a Monday
5pm-7pm
Rhoda Ezell (CNWI) / Colleen Fox
All details and sign up at:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1aZS-HaXNgg7n8vjS29fMN2PR2Djid_ZVJwLpw44Rl0s/edit?usp=sharing