Note: this is a four-week class, schedule follows:

• Classes: September 9 and 16 12p - 1:30p (1.5 hours) Novice Trial Preparations
• No Class:  September 23 and 30
• Classes:  October 7 and 14  12p-1:30p (1.5 hours) Advanced Trial Preparations

This is an instructional class. Handlers and dogs will put their training of Scentwork skills into action. The class will include the four elements and the trial searches in both Novice and Advanced levels. All searches will be paired. The instructor will share strategies on utilizing handler & dog skills to be more successful during a trial. The AKC Trial Elements worksheet will be provided to the handlers in order to familiarize them with the trial aspects. 

Handlers will be asked to practice with their dogs during the time between classes.  

Prerequisites: Dogs must be familiar with the odors of Birch and Anise. All dogs must be crated between their turn to run. Dogs must have a collar or harness and an 8'-10' leash. If you are not sure if this class is for you, contact Deanna Bullock, Training Director, for more information.

Note: this is a four-week class, schedule follows:

• Classes: September 9 and 16 12p - 1:30p (1.5 hours) Novice Trial Preparations
• No Class:  September 23 and 30
• Classes:  October 7 and 14  12p-1:30p (1.5 hours) Advanced Trial Preparations

This is an instructional class. Handlers and dogs will put their training of Scentwork skills into action. The class will include the four elements and the trial searches in both Novice and Advanced levels. All searches will be paired. The instructor will share strategies on utilizing handler & dog skills to be more successful during a trial. The AKC Trial Elements worksheet will be provided to the handlers in order to familiarize them with the trial aspects. 

Handlers will be asked to practice with their dogs during the time between classes.  

Prerequisites: Dogs must be familiar with the odors of Birch and Anise. All dogs must be crated between their turn to run. Dogs must have a collar or harness and an 8'-10' leash. If you are not sure if this class is for you, contact Deanna Bullock, Training Director, for more information.

This instructional class will focus on continuing to build odor obedience and problem-solving skills. We'll increase your dog's scent work vocabulary through exposure and experience, and give you handling practice at the same time.

Prerequisites: Dogs must be on odor. Dogs are required to crate between runs.

This instructional class will focus on continuing to build odor obedience and problem-solving skills. We'll increase your dog's scent work vocabulary through exposure and experience, and give you handling practice at the same time.

Prerequisites: Dogs must be on odor. Dogs are required to crate between runs.

NEW CLASS!!

This is a run-through class. Give your dog a chance to practice buried hides, both sand and water. This class is for dogs at the Excellent or Master level only, please.

Note: This Monday evening class will begin 9/15, to accommodate the Membership Meeting on 9/8.

Prerequisites: Dogs must be on odor. All dogs must be crated between their turn to run.

If you are not sure if this class is for you, contact Deanna Bullock, Training Director, for more information.

NEW CLASS!!

This is a run-through class. Give your dog a chance to practice buried hides, both sand and water. This class is for dogs at the Excellent or Master level only, please.

Note: This Monday evening class will begin 9/15, to accommodate the Membership Meeting on 9/8.

Prerequisites: Dogs must be on odor. All dogs must be crated between their turn to run.

If you are not sure if this class is for you, contact Deanna Bullock, Training Director, for more information.

NEW CLASS!!

This is a run-through class. Give your dog a chance to practice buried hides, both sand and water. This class is for dogs at the Novice or Advanced level only, please.

Note: This Monday evening class will begin 9/15, to accommodate the Membership Meeting on 9/8.

Prerequisites: Dogs must be on odor. All dogs must be crated between their turn to run.

If you are not sure if this class is for you, contact Deanna Bullock, Training Director, for more information.

NEW CLASS!!

This is a run-through class. Give your dog a chance to practice buried hides, both sand and water. This class is for dogs at the Novice or Advanced level only, please.

Note: This Monday evening class will begin 9/15, to accommodate the Membership Meeting on 9/8.

Prerequisites: Dogs must be on odor. All dogs must be crated between their turn to run.

If you are not sure if this class is for you, contact Deanna Bullock, Training Director, for more information.