This class is a continuation of Scentwork Foundations and continues to build the foundation skills in scentwork. The emphasis will be on increasing your dog's drive for hunting, 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 must have a harness and 10 foot leash. Bring treats your dog will enjoy for training. All dogs must be kept in a cage between exercises. Handlers must be willing to practice exercises three times per week. 

Prerequisites: Dogs must have completed Scentwork Foundations 1 & 2. Dogs must NOT be on odor or trialed in Scentwork. Dogs must be under control at all times. 

This class is a continuation of Scentwork Foundations and continues to build the foundation skills in scentwork. The emphasis will be on increasing your dog's drive for hunting, 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 must have a harness and 10 foot leash. Bring treats your dog will enjoy for training. All dogs must be kept in a cage between exercises. Handlers must be willing to practice exercises three times per week. 

Prerequisites: Dogs must have completed Scentwork Foundations 1 & 2. Dogs must NOT be on odor or trialed in Scentwork. Dogs must be under control at all times. 

Note: This Monday evening class will start 5/19 to accomodate the General Membership meeting on 5/12.

This class is for dogs that have been introduced to scentwork and are on odor. Dogs may be trialing at Novice level or getting ready to trial. We'll work on building your dog's experience in solving search problems, focus and fun.  This class is not appropriate for dogs trialing or taking classes at higher levels.

Prerequisites: Scent Work - Introduction to Odor or by permission of the instructor. Please contact the instructor before you sign up to confirm that your dog is eligible for this class, or for additional details. Dogs must crate between runs. 

Note: This Monday evening class will start 5/19 to accomodate the General Membership meeting on 5/12.

This class is for dogs that have been introduced to scentwork and are on odor. Dogs may be trialing at Novice level or getting ready to trial. We'll work on building your dog's experience in solving search problems, focus and fun. This class is not appropriate for dogs trialing or taking classes at higher levels.

Prerequisites: Scent Work - Introduction to Odor or by permission of the instructor. Please contact the instructor before you sign up to confirm that your dog is eligible for this class, or for additional details. Dogs must crate between runs. 

Note: This Monday evening class starts on 5/19 to accomodate the General Membership meeting on 5/12.

This class is for dogs that have completed Introduction to Scent Work and are ready to be introduced to odor. We‘ll pair primary rewards (food and/or toys) with the first odor (birch) and continue to build a foundation of independence, confidence 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 are required to crate their dogs ring side so please be sure to bring a crate (soft, travel or wire). Dogs must crate between runs. 

Prerequisites: Open only to dogs that have been introduced to scent work but are not yet on odor.  This class is not appropriate for dogs trialing or taking classes at higher levels.

Note: This Monday evening class starts on 5/19 to accomodate the General Membership meeting on 5/12.

This class is for dogs that have completed Introduction to Scent Work and are ready to be introduced to odor. We‘ll pair primary rewards (food and/or toys) with the first odor (birch) and continue to build a foundation of independence, confidence 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 are required to crate their dogs ring side so please be sure to bring a crate (soft, travel or wire). Dogs must crate between runs. 

Prerequisites: Open only to dogs that have been introduced to scent work but are not yet on odor. This class is not appropriate for dogs trialing or taking classes at higher levels.