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Current classes are listed. New classes post on Fridays.
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
Intro to Scent Detection - Beginning (1a)
6 weeks - class size limit 6 students
Dogs attend all classes.
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.
6 weeks - class size limit 6 students
Dogs attend all classes.
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.
Thursdays 6:00-6:45pm. Colleen Fox
July 16 -- August 20, 2026
July 16 -- August 20, 2026
Intro to Scent Detection - Intermediate (1b)
7 weeks - class size limit 6 students
NOTE: Only one dog per handler
Prerequisite: Intro to Scent Detection - Beginning or permission of instructor.
This class is a continuation of the foundation work started in Intro to Scent Detection - Beginning. 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 Scent Detection - Advanced.
FULL. Tuesdays 6:00-6:45pm. Colleen Fox
June 2-- July 7, 2026
June 2-- July 7, 2026
Intro to Scent Detection - Advanced (1c)
4 weeks - class size limit 7 students
NOTE: Only one dog per handler
Prerequisite: Intro to Scent Detection - Intermediate (SD 1b)
This class is a continuation of skills learned in Intro to Scent Detection Beginning and Intermediate. Searches will continue with primary in containers and objects.The class will concentrate on skills that will prepare you to move forward to Intro to Odor where you will begin pairing with odor.
4 weeks - class size limit 7 students
NOTE: Only one dog per handler
Prerequisite: Intro to Scent Detection - Intermediate (SD 1b)
This class is a continuation of skills learned in Intro to Scent Detection Beginning and Intermediate. Searches will continue with primary in containers and objects.The class will concentrate on skills that will prepare you to move forward to Intro to Odor where you will begin pairing with odor.
FULL Thursdays 6:00-6:45pm. Colleen Fox
May 21-- June 18, 2026
May 21-- June 18, 2026
FULL Tuesdays 6:00-6:45pm. Colleen Fox
July 28-- August 11, 2026
July 28-- August 11, 2026
Intro to Odor - Beginning (2a)
6 weeks - class size limit 6 students
NOTE: Only one dog per handler
Prerequisite: Intro to Scent Detection - Advanced or equivalent.
This class introduces the odors used in some of the various venues (NACSW, AKC, CPE) of scent detection. The 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, and Cypress. will be added during the course levels --Intro to Odor. The concept of pairing is introduced which serves to condition the dog to odor and to develop good sourcing through self-reward.
6 weeks - class size limit 6 students
NOTE: Only one dog per handler
Prerequisite: Intro to Scent Detection - Advanced or equivalent.
This class introduces the odors used in some of the various venues (NACSW, AKC, CPE) of scent detection. The 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, and Cypress. will be added during the course levels --Intro to Odor. The concept of pairing is introduced which serves to condition the dog to odor and to develop good sourcing through self-reward.
FULL Thursdays 7:00 -7:45pm. Gretchen Hernandez
May 21 - July 2, 2026
May 21 - July 2, 2026
Intro to Odor - Advanced (2c)
7 weeks - class size limit 7 students
NOTE: Only one dog per handler
Prerequisite: Introduction to Odor [2b] - Intermediate or equivalent.
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. This class will also continue to work on the handler skills and timing involved in rewarding their dogs for sourcing odor.
By the end of Intro to Odor Advanced--Birch, Anise, Clove, and Cypress target odors will have been presented.
7 weeks - class size limit 7 students
NOTE: Only one dog per handler
Prerequisite: Introduction to Odor [2b] - Intermediate or equivalent.
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. This class will also continue to work on the handler skills and timing involved in rewarding their dogs for sourcing odor.
By the end of Intro to Odor Advanced--Birch, Anise, Clove, and Cypress target odors will have been presented.
FULL Thursdays 7:00 -7:45pm. Rhoda Ezell CNWI
May 21--June 25, 2026
May 21--June 25, 2026
Searching Foundations - Level 3
7 weeks - class size limit 7 students
NOTE: Only one dog per handler
Prerequisite: Intro to Odor - Advanced or equivalent training.
Students will use the skills learned in Intro to Odor [Level 2] classes to perform more complex searches. Dogs must be on birch, anise, and clove.
7 weeks - class size limit 7 students
NOTE: Only one dog per handler
Prerequisite: Intro to Odor - Advanced or equivalent training.
Students will use the skills learned in Intro to Odor [Level 2] classes to perform more complex searches. Dogs must be on birch, anise, and clove.
FULL Mondays 6:00 -6:45pm. Vicki Vogel
May 18 - July 6, 2026 No class: 5/25 [Memorial Day] & 6/8
May 18 - July 6, 2026 No class: 5/25 [Memorial Day] & 6/8
FULL Mondays 7:00 -7:45pm. Traci Bradley
May 18 - July 6, 2026 No class: 5/25 [Memorial Day] & 6/8
May 18 - July 6, 2026 No class: 5/25 [Memorial Day] & 6/8
ADVANCED SEARCH ELEMENTS
6 weeks - Limit 6 teams.
One dog per handler
Prerequisite: Dog must be on Birch, Anise, and Clove.
Handlers must have completed classes through 2c or Instructor approval.
This class will help handlers learn more about specific elements used by various venues for trials.
The 6 week class will spend three two week sessions each working specific search elements seen in various scent venues (ex: Interior, Exterior, Vehicles, etc).
Class will help the handlers learn about specific elements used by various venues for trials as well as allow the dogs to gain experience with a variety of scenarios for each element.
6 weeks - Limit 6 teams.
One dog per handler
Prerequisite: Dog must be on Birch, Anise, and Clove.
Handlers must have completed classes through 2c or Instructor approval.
This class will help handlers learn more about specific elements used by various venues for trials.
The 6 week class will spend three two week sessions each working specific search elements seen in various scent venues (ex: Interior, Exterior, Vehicles, etc).
Class will help the handlers learn about specific elements used by various venues for trials as well as allow the dogs to gain experience with a variety of scenarios for each element.
FULL Mondays 8:00-8:45pm. Katie Holnbeck
June 8- July 20, 2026 NO class: July 13
June 8- July 20, 2026 NO class: July 13
WORKSHOP IN ADVANCED SEARCHING SKILLS
4 weeks - Limit 7 teams.
One dog per handler
Prerequisite: Dog must be on birch, anise, and clove.
This class will focus on reviews of trial fundamentals and will focus on a different topic each week.
Only ONE scent class registration per handler covering ANY session listed.
You may register two dogs only if each dog has a different handler.
NOTE: Registration for the first 5 days is limited to CCDTC members and to non-members who have taken level 3 class at CCDTC with the same dog, or approval of the instructor.
4 weeks - Limit 7 teams.
One dog per handler
Prerequisite: Dog must be on birch, anise, and clove.
This class will focus on reviews of trial fundamentals and will focus on a different topic each week.
Only ONE scent class registration per handler covering ANY session listed.
You may register two dogs only if each dog has a different handler.
NOTE: Registration for the first 5 days is limited to CCDTC members and to non-members who have taken level 3 class at CCDTC with the same dog, or approval of the instructor.
FULL Workshop session is 1 1/2 hours. Workshop fee is $60 for members and $75 for non-members.
Wednesdays 6:00-7:30pm. Edith Markoff CNWI
June 24-- July 15, 2026
Wednesdays 6:00-7:30pm. Edith Markoff CNWI
June 24-- July 15, 2026
FULL. Workshop session is 1 1/2 hours. Workshop fee is $60 for members and $75 for non-members.
Wednesdays 8:00-9:30pm. Edith Markoff CNWI
June 24-- July 15, 2026
Wednesdays 8:00-9:30pm. Edith Markoff CNWI
June 24-- July 15, 2026
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