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
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.
FULL Thursdays 6:00-6:45pm. Colleen Fox
January 16--February 27, 2025
January 16--February 27, 2025
FULL Thursdays 7:00-7:45pm. Beth Eicher
March 13-- April 24, 2025
March 13-- April 24, 2025
FULL. Thursdays 7:00-7:45pm. Colleen Fox
March 13-- April 24, 2025
March 13-- April 24, 2025
Intro to Scent Detection - Intermediate
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
January 14-March 4, 2025 No class: January 21
January 14-March 4, 2025 No class: January 21
Intro to Scent Detection - Advanced
7 weeks - class size limit 6 students
NOTE: Only one dog per handler
Prerequisite: Intro to Scent Detection - Intermediate or permission of instructor.
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.
7 weeks - class size limit 6 students
NOTE: Only one dog per handler
Prerequisite: Intro to Scent Detection - Intermediate or permission of instructor.
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 Tuesdays 7:00-7:45pm. Colleen Fox
January 14- February 11, 2025 No class: January 21
January 14- February 11, 2025 No class: January 21
FULL Thursdays 7:00-7:45pm. Beth Eicher
January 16- February 27, 2025
January 16- February 27, 2025
FULL Tuesdays 6:00-6:45pm. Colleen Fox
March 25- May 6, 2025
March 25- May 6, 2025
Intro to Odor - Beginning
7 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.
7 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 Tuesdays 7:00 -7:45pm. Rhoda Ezell CNWI
March 25- May 6, 2025
March 25- May 6, 2025
Tuesdays 7:00 -7:45pm. Vicki Vogel
March 25- May 6, 2025
March 25- May 6, 2025
Intro to Odor - Intermediate
7 weeks - class size limit 6 students
NOTE: Only one dog per handler
Prerequisite: Introduction to Odor - Beginning 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. By the end of Intro to Odor - Intermediate, 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.
7 weeks - class size limit 6 students
NOTE: Only one dog per handler
Prerequisite: Introduction to Odor - Beginning 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. By the end of Intro to Odor - Intermediate, 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.
FULL 4 weeks - class size limit 7 students
Fridays 6:00 -6:45pm. Colleen Fox
January 17--February 21, 2025 No class: January 24 and January 31
Fridays 6:00 -6:45pm. Colleen Fox
January 17--February 21, 2025 No class: January 24 and January 31
FULL 4 weeks - class size limit 7 students
Fridays 7:00 -7:45pm. Vicki Vogel
January 17--February 21, 2025 No class: January 24 and January 31
Fridays 7:00 -7:45pm. Vicki Vogel
January 17--February 21, 2025 No class: January 24 and January 31
Intro to Odor - Advanced
7 weeks - class size limit 7 students
NOTE: Only one dog per handler
Prerequisite: Introduction to Odor - 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. By the end of Intro to Odor - Advanced, 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.
7 weeks - class size limit 7 students
NOTE: Only one dog per handler
Prerequisite: Introduction to Odor - 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. By the end of Intro to Odor - Advanced, 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.
FULL Fridays 6:00 -6:45pm. Katie Holnbeck
March 7--May 16, 2025 No class: 3/21, 4/4,4/18
March 7--May 16, 2025 No class: 3/21, 4/4,4/18
FULL Fridays 7:00 -7:45pm. Vicki Vogel
March 7--May 16, 2025 No class: 3/21, 4/4,4/18
March 7--May 16, 2025 No class: 3/21, 4/4,4/18
Searching Foundations - Beginning
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 Thursdays 7:00 -7:45pm. Colleen Fox
January 15- March 6, 2025 No class January 23
January 15- March 6, 2025 No class January 23
FULL Thursdays 7:00 -7:45pm. Vicki Vogel
January 15- March 6, 2025 No class January 23
January 15- March 6, 2025 No class January 23
Fridays 6:00 -6:45pm. Rhoda Ezell CNWI / Katie Holnbeck
June 6--July 25, 2025 No class: 7/4. The 7/11 class will be held off-site.
June 6--July 25, 2025 No class: 7/4. The 7/11 class will be held off-site.
Fridays 7:00 -7:45pm. Vicki Vogel / Traci Bradley
June 6--July 25, 2025 No class: 7/4. The 7/11 class will be held off-site.
June 6--July 25, 2025 No class: 7/4. The 7/11 class will be held off-site.
Handler Skills
4 weeks - class size limit 12 students
NOTE: Only one dog per handler
Prerequisite: Dogs must be on birch, anise, and clove.
Handlers skills in this class will cover Leash Handling, Change of Behavior, and Start Line tips.
4 weeks - class size limit 12 students
NOTE: Only one dog per handler
Prerequisite: Dogs must be on birch, anise, and clove.
Handlers skills in this class will cover Leash Handling, Change of Behavior, and Start Line tips.
Wednesdays 6:30-8:00m. Edith Markoff CNWI
February 12 --March 5, 2025
February 12 --March 5, 2025
BEGINNER Trial Tips for Competition
3 weeks - class size limit 12 students
NOTE: Only one dog per handler
Prerequisite: Dog must be on birch, anise, and clove
Beginner teams will focus on skills to help you start trial competition.
3 weeks - class size limit 12 students
NOTE: Only one dog per handler
Prerequisite: Dog must be on birch, anise, and clove
Beginner teams will focus on skills to help you start trial competition.
Fridays 6:30-8:00pm. Edith Markoff CNWI
February 7 --February 21, 2025
February 7 --February 21, 2025
CONVERGING ODOR
4 weeks - class size limit 6 students
NOTE: Only one dog per handler
Prerequisite: Dog must be on birch, anise, and clove
Practice learning to recognize Converging Odor.
4 weeks - class size limit 6 students
NOTE: Only one dog per handler
Prerequisite: Dog must be on birch, anise, and clove
Practice learning to recognize Converging Odor.
FULL Wednesdays 6:30-7:30pm. Edith Markoff CNWI
April 2 --April 23, 2025
April 2 --April 23, 2025
FULL Wednesdays 8:00-9:00pm. Edith Markoff CNWI
April 2 --April 23, 2025
April 2 --April 23, 2025
Adventures In Scent Detection Searches
3 weeks - class size limit 12 students
NOTE: Only one dog per handler
Classes will be taught by Scent Work Instructors.
3 weeks of novel scent detection challenges to inspire your training efforts.
There will be two rings set up. One ring will focus on searches for those in 1C--2A (Intro to Scent Detection - Advanced and Intro to Odor - Intermediate). This group does not require Odor recognition. All searches will be paired.
The second ring will focus on searches for handlers in 2B-3A (Intro to Odor - Advanced through Beginning Searching Foundations). This group will get a chance to reinforce Odor recognition skills. All searches will be paired.
3 weeks - class size limit 12 students
NOTE: Only one dog per handler
Classes will be taught by Scent Work Instructors.
3 weeks of novel scent detection challenges to inspire your training efforts.
There will be two rings set up. One ring will focus on searches for those in 1C--2A (Intro to Scent Detection - Advanced and Intro to Odor - Intermediate). This group does not require Odor recognition. All searches will be paired.
The second ring will focus on searches for handlers in 2B-3A (Intro to Odor - Advanced through Beginning Searching Foundations). This group will get a chance to reinforce Odor recognition skills. All searches will be paired.
Wednesdays 6:30-7:30pm.
March 12 --March 26, 2025
March 12 --March 26, 2025