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Nose Work Classes
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Nose Work Classes

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.

Wednesday Class

starting at 4.30 pm

Class Dates:

June 3, 10, 17, 24 and July 1, 8, 2026

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.

Requirement for this course is the completion of the

Intro to Nose work Level 1

or prior experience with instructor approval.

Wednesday evening Class

starting at 6.00 pm

Class Dates:

June 3, 10, 17, 24 and July 1, 8, 2026

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.

Requirement for this course is the completion of the

Intro to Odor Level 2,

or prior experience with instructor approval.

Wednesday evening Class

starting at 7.30 pm

Class Dates:

June 3, 10, 17, 24 and July 1, 8, 2026

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.

Requirement for this course is the completion of the

Continuing Odor Class (Level 3)

or prior experience with instructor approval.

Monday afternoon at 4.30 pm and 6.00 pm

Class Dates:

June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and July 6, 2026

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

All dogs participating in the Travel Classes should be solid on all Odors

Tuesday evening Class location and times are announced on our Facebook page click the Facebook logo below 👉

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

is completion of Advanced Nose Work AND at least one of the following:

- An AKC Excellent Interior or Exterior title

- A NACSW NW1 Title

or with instructor approval.

Monday evening Class

starting at 7.30 pm

Class Dates:

June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and July 6, 2026

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

Requirementgs for this class

include the completion of Competitive Nose Work 1,

- AKC Master Interior or Exterior Title

- NACSW NW 3 or higher Title

or with instructor approval.

Monday morning class

starting at 11.30 am

Class Dates:

June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and July 6, 2026

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.

Required for this class is the completion Introduction to Odor

or prior experience with instructor approval

Monday

morning class

starting at 10.00 am

Class Dates:

June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and July 6, 2026

This class builds teams' confidence and precision in container searches through progressively complex setups. It strengthens dogs' odor obedience and helps handlers better interpret canine body language to confidently call alerts during searches.

Required for this class is completion of Continuing Odor, our Level 3 course

or prior experience with instructor approval

Wednesday morning Class

starting at 10.00 am

Class Dates:

June 3, 10, 17, 24 and July 1, 8, 2026

This is a Elective Class !!

This class is for dogs already competing at higher levels who show solid odor obedience and can work independently under trial‑level pressure.
Teams work advanced problems such as converging odor, elevated and inaccessible hides, pooling odor, and high‑distraction setups.
Handlers refine threshold management, reading changes of behavior, and supporting the search without shaping it. Ideal for teams wanting stronger odor commitment, cleaner problem solving, and improved performance in complex, trial‑realistic environments.

PRE-REQUISITE

Dogs should be working on AKC Master Titles and or NW3 - Elite or higher Titles

Wednesday morning Class

starting at 11.300 am

Class Dates:

June 3, 10, 17, 24 and July 1, 8, 2026

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.