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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
PUPPY SCENT DOG TRAINING --INTRO TO SCENT DETECTION
For dogs up to 6 months old
NO prerequisite.
4 weeks - class size limit 6 students
Dogs attend all classes.
NOTE: Only one dog per handler
Want to give your new puppy some exercise and fun for winter days?
Puppies learn to follow their noses and get rewarded for finding treats with games and playful searches.
Builds confidence and establishes a bond between handlers and puppies!
For dogs up to 6 months old
NO prerequisite.
4 weeks - class size limit 6 students
Dogs attend all classes.
NOTE: Only one dog per handler
Want to give your new puppy some exercise and fun for winter days?
Puppies learn to follow their noses and get rewarded for finding treats with games and playful searches.
Builds confidence and establishes a bond between handlers and puppies!
Saturdays 10:00-10:45am. Rhoda Ezell (CNWI}
January 11--February 15, 2025 No class: 1/25 and 2/1
January 11--February 15, 2025 No class: 1/25 and 2/1
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.
FULL Thursdays 6:00-6:45pm. Colleen Fox
January 9--February 20
January 9--February 20
Thursdays 7:00-7:45pm. Beth Eicher
March 13-- April 24, 2025
March 13-- April 24, 2025
Intro to Scent Detection - Level 1b
7 weeks - class size limit 6 students
NOTE: Only one dog per handler
Prerequisite: Intro to Scent Detection 1a or permission of instructor.
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.
FULL Tuesdays 6:00-6:45pm. Colleen Fox
January 7--February 25 No class: 1/21
January 7--February 25 No class: 1/21
Intro to Scent Detection - Level 1c
7 weeks - class size limit 6 students
NOTE: Only one dog per handler
Prerequisite: Intro to Scent Detection 1b or permission of instructor.
This class is a continuation of skills learned in 1a and 1b. Searches will continue with primary in containers and objects.The class will concentrate on skills that will prepare you to move forward to level 2 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 1b or permission of instructor.
This class is a continuation of skills learned in 1a and 1b. Searches will continue with primary in containers and objects.The class will concentrate on skills that will prepare you to move forward to level 2 where you will begin pairing with odor.
FULL Tuesdays 7:00-7:45pm. Colleen Fox
January 7- February 4, 2025 No class: January 21
January 7- February 4, 2025 No class: January 21
Thursdays 7:00-7:45pm. Beth Eicher
January 9- February 20, 2025
January 9- February 20, 2025
Intro to Odor - Level 2b
7 weeks - class size limit 6 students
NOTE: Only one dog per handler
Prerequisite: Introduction to Odor 2a 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 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
Prerequisite: Introduction to Odor 2a 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 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)
FULL 4 weeks - class size limit 7 students
Fridays 6:00 -6:45pm. Colleen Fox
January 10--February 7, 2025 No class: January 24
Fridays 6:00 -6:45pm. Colleen Fox
January 10--February 7, 2025 No class: January 24
FULL 4 weeks - class size limit 7 students
Fridays 7:00 -7:45pm. Vicki Vogel
January 10--February 7, 2025 No class: January 24
Fridays 7:00 -7:45pm. Vicki Vogel
January 10--February 7, 2025 No class: January 24
Foundation Skills - Level 3
7 weeks - class size limit 6 students
NOTE: Only one dog per handler
Prerequisites: Intro to Odor 2c or equivalent training.
Students will use the skills learned in Level 2 classes to perform more complex searches. Dogs must be on birch, anise, and clove.
7 weeks - class size limit 6 students
NOTE: Only one dog per handler
Prerequisites: Intro to Odor 2c or equivalent training.
Students will use the skills learned in Level 2 classes to perform more complex searches. Dogs must be on birch, anise, and clove.
FULL 4 weeks--class size limit 6 students.
Dogs attend all classes.
Thursdays 6:00 -6:45pm. Rhoda Ezell (CNWI)
November 14- December 12, 2024 No class: November 28
Dogs attend all classes.
Thursdays 6:00 -6:45pm. Rhoda Ezell (CNWI)
November 14- December 12, 2024 No class: November 28
FULL Thursdays 7:00 -7:45pm. Rhoda Ezell (CNWI)
January 9- February 27, 2025 No class January 23
January 9- February 27, 2025 No class January 23
Elevated Hides
NOTE: Only one dog per handler.
4 weeks - class size limit 6 students
Dogs must be on odor.
In this class we will cover topics to help you train for Elevated Hides. Practices will focus on how to read what your dog is telling you.
NOTE: Only one dog per handler.
4 weeks - class size limit 6 students
Dogs must be on odor.
In this class we will cover topics to help you train for Elevated Hides. Practices will focus on how to read what your dog is telling you.
FULL Wednesdays 6:30-7:30pm. Edith Markoff, CNWI
November 13-- December 11, 2024 No Class: November 27
November 13-- December 11, 2024 No Class: November 27
FULL Wednesdays 8:00-9:00pm. Edith Markoff, CNWI
November 13-- December 11, 2024 No Class: November 27
November 13-- December 11, 2024 No Class: November 27