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Scent Work - Foundations 2 (MS) (Members Only)
with Mary Sweany

This class is a continuation of Scentwork Foundations 1 and continues to build the foundation skills in scentwork. The emphasis will be on increasing your dog's drive for hunting and providing experiences which will build skills. All hides will be paired with food encouraging the dog to stay at source. In addition, the handler will continue to provide consistent start line procedures allowing their dog to hunt. Dogs should have a harness and 10 foot leash. Bring treats your dog will enjoy for training. All dogs must be kept in a crate between exercises. Handlers must be willing to practice exercises three times per week.
Prerequisites: Dog must have completed a Scentwork Foundations 1 class. Dogs must not have been introduced to odor or trialed in scentwork. The dog must be under control at all times.
Scent Work - Introduction to Scent Work (MM) (Members Only)
with Mira Micin

This class is for beginning dogs. Join the fun and watch your dog do what comes naturally – sniffing! We‘ll use primary rewards (food and/or toys) to build a foundation of independence, focus and love of the game. Perfect for young or old dogs, scaredy dogs, dogs with disabilities, fit dogs, couch potato dogs…Any dog with a nose can do it!
Note: Handlers will crate their dogs ring side so please be sure to bring a crate (soft, travel or wire). Dogs must crate between runs.
PREREQUISITES: None - This class is open to all dogs (not on odor) and handlers regardless of experience. This class focuses on primary odor (food, toys) and target odors will not be introduced.
Scent Work - Skill Building for New Teams - Puppies (BA) (Members Only)
with Beth Ann Sabo

This class is for puppies under 1 yr and on odor that have not yet trialed or have only trialed at the Novice level. We'll work on building your dog's experience in solving search problems based on foundation skills of independent search, confidence in a variety of environments and understanding of the game.
Please contact the Training Director or instructor to confirm if your dog is eligible or for additional details before you sign up for this class.
Prerequisites: Scent Work - Introduction to Odor or by permission of the instructor.
Dogs must crate between runs.