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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.
FULL Tuesdays 6:00-6:45pm Colleen Fox / Angela Sexton
September 1 -- October 13, 2026 No Class: 9/15 Membership meeting
September 1 -- October 13, 2026 No Class: 9/15 Membership meeting
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 Thursdays 6:00-6:45pm. Colleen Fox
September 10-- October 15, 2026
September 10-- October 15, 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 Tuesdays 7:00 -7:45pm. Katie Holnbeck
September 1 --October 13, 2026 No class: 9/15 Membership Mtg.
September 1 --October 13, 2026 No class: 9/15 Membership Mtg.
Intro to Odor - Intermediate (2b)
6 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)
6 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 Thursdays 7:00 -7:45pm. Gretchen Hernandez
July 30 --September 10, 2026 No Class: 8/27 Building closed
July 30 --September 10, 2026 No Class: 8/27 Building closed
FULL Thursdays 6:00 -6:45pm. Rhoda Ezell CNWI
September 3 --October 15, 2026 No class: 10/1
September 3 --October 15, 2026 No class: 10/1
Intro to Odor - Advanced (2c)
6 weeks - class size limit 6 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.
6 weeks - class size limit 6 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. Tuesdays 6:00-6:45pm Rhoda Ezell CNWI
September 1 --October13, 2026 No Class: 9/15 Membership meeting
September 1 --October13, 2026 No Class: 9/15 Membership meeting
FULL Thursdays 7:00 -7:45pm. Gretchen Hernandez
October 1 --November 5, 2026
October 1 --November 5, 2026
ADVANCED SEARCH ELEMENTS--LEVEL 3b
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. This session is part 2 of working specific search elements for various scent venues.
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. This session is part 2 of working specific search elements for various scent venues.
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
August 17--September 28, 2026 No class: September 7 Labor Day
August 17--September 28, 2026 No class: September 7 Labor Day
WORKSHOP IN ADVANCED SEARCHING SKILLS
4 weeks - Limit 6 teams.
One dog per handler.
Prerequisite: Dog must be on birch, anise, and clove.
Dogs must be competing at these levels to participate in this class:
NACSW Level 3 / AKC Excellent / CPE level 5
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 sessions are 1 1/2 hours. Workshop fee is $60 for members and $75 for non-members.
Wednesdays 5:00-6:30pm. Edith Markoff / CNWI
September 16-- October 7, 2026
Wednesdays 5:00-6:30pm. Edith Markoff / CNWI
September 16-- October 7, 2026
FULL. Workshop sessions are 1 1/2 hours. Workshop fee is $60 for members and $75 for non-members.
Wednesdays 7:00-8:30pm. Edith Markoff / CNWI
September 16-- October 7, 2026
Wednesdays 7:00-8:30pm. Edith Markoff / CNWI
September 16-- October 7, 2026