Nose Work Classes 

Introduction to Nose Work 

Class Dates:

coming soon

starting at 4.30 pm 

 

Registration opens

soon

Wednesday evening Class 

Level 1

Introduction to Nose Work / Foundation Course  

Introduction to the Concept of searching

Canine Nose Work is a class for ALL DOGS. 

Any breed that wants to have fun can participate.  Older dogs, shy dogs, and reactive dogs are welcome to come to class to “use their nose”.  In these classes your dog can use their “sniffing” instinct, gain confidence, and build a positive outlet for energy. 

These classes are fun and positive for you and your dog. 

No previous training experience is needed to get started in Nose work. 

 

Introduction to Odor

Class Dates:

coming soon 

starting at  6.00 pm

 

Registration opens

soon

Wednesday evening Class 

Level 2

Introduction to Odor / Foundation Course

In this class, we will introduce the dogs to the first odor, the essential oil of Birch.  We begin by pairing Birch with the dog’s primary reward of food/treats to create a positive association between the odor and the reward. During this course we will introduce the dogs to simple Container searches. Handlers will  learn how to read their dog’s body language when working scent. 

PRE-REQUISITE 

for this course is completion of the Intro to Nose work Level 1,  

or prior experience with instructor approval. 

Continuing Odor

Class Dates:

coming soon

starting at 7.30  pm 

 

 

Registration opens

soon 

Wednesday evening Class 

Level 3

Continuing Odor / Foundation Course

In this class, we will introduce the dogs to the remaining odors used by the NACSW and AKC (Anise , Clove and Cypress). 

We begin by pairing the new Odors with our anchor odor (Birch) and the dog’s primary reward of food/treats to create a positive association between the odor and the reward. During this course we will utilize the dogs knowledge of simple Container and Interior searches and expand to exterior and vehicle searches. Handlers will continue to learn how to read their dog’s body language when working scent. 

PRE-REQUISITE 

for this course is completion of the Intro to Odor  Level 2,  

or prior experience with instructor approval.

Advanced Nose Work 

Class Dates: 

coming soon 

multiple Class/ dates and times will be posted 

 

Registration opens 

soon 

Monday and Wednesday classes

 

Advanced Nose Work / Core Course

Advanced Nose Work is designed for the experienced teams and will expand both the handlers' and the dogs' understanding of the target odors used by NACSW and AKC. This class is geared towards tactics, advanced handling and off-leash work. Teams will learn to navigate more intricate and challenging training scenarios onsite and offsite.

PRE-REQUISITE 

for this course is completion of the Continuing Odor Class (Level 3)  

or prior experience with instructor approval.

 

Travel Classes

 

weekly updates on our Facebook page 

Tuesday evening Class

 

Travel Class will simulate Trial like searches

Teams should be ready to compete and have passed the ORT to participate.

 

The link to the signup for the weekly Travel classes is posted on our Facebook page

Competitive Nose Work  1

Class Dates:

coming soon

starting at 6.00 pm 

Registration opens

soon

Monday evening Class 

 

During this class we will start to introduce time limits, blind searches and some blank searches. 

PRE-REQUISITE 

for this course is completion of Advanced Odor AND at least one of the following:

- An AKC Excellent Interior or Exterior title

- A NACSW NW2 Title 

or prior experience with instructor approval. 

 

 

Competitive Nose Work  2

Class Dates:

coming soon

starting at 

Registration opens

soon

Monday morning Class

 

This class will focus on more advanced odor problems, i.e. elevated hides, converging and moving odor, close proximity hides, suspended hides, corner hides.

 

 PRE-REQUISITE 

for this course is completion of Competitive Nose Work 1 and

- An AKC Master Interior or Exterior title

- A NACSW NW3 title or higher 

or prior experience with instructor approval

Building Drive 

Class Dates:

coming soon

starting at

multiple Class times will be posted 

Registration opens

soon 

 

Mondays and

Wednesday morning

 

In this class we will focus and building "drive" towards the odor, work on independent searching and problem solving, all hides will be paired during this class.

 

PRE-REQUISITE 

for this course is completion Introduction to Odor

or prior experience with instructor approval

 

NEW!!! LOCATION

STARTING IN SEPTEMBER

All Classes

will be in our new Facility in Culpeper, VA

15510 Montanus Drive, Suite B, Culpeper VA

 

 

 

Inspired by working detection dogs, K9 Nose Work® is the fun search and scenting activity for virtually all dogs and people. This easy to learn activity and sport builds confidence and focus in many dogs, and provides a safe way to keep dogs fit and healthy through mental and physical exercise.

K9 Nose Work® starts with getting your dog excited about using his nose to seek out a favorite toy or treat reward hidden in one of several boxes, expanding the game to entire rooms, exterior areas, and vehicles. As your dog grows more confident with his nose, target odors are introduced, and competition skills are taught.

Prepare for a lifetime of fun with your dog and K9 Nose Work®!