Scentwork, also known as nosework, is a fun and interactive experience for you and your dog. Whether you just want to have fun, or if you are gearing up to step into the competition world, these classes will provide you with the tools necessary to succeed. Our foundation class begins with an introduction to odor. At this level, teams will develop skills that will help them build the value of rewards, timing of rewards, building criteria, and understanding the behavioral loop. Teams will progress at the pace of each individual dog/handler and will advance through the scentwork levels while staying in the same class (day/time) for each 6 week session, unless otherwise directed by the instructor. This ensures the continuity of the learning process.
CRATES ARE MANDATORY FOR ALL DOGS IN SCENT CLASSES.
If you have questions about what class to register for, please email Janet Wyatt at: snifferdogs07@gmail.com
*Please note that there is a $25 charge for canceling your class registration. When we hold a spot for you in class, we incur the cost of teaching the class as well as administrative costs. Thank you for understanding.
UNIT 1 A & B
DEVELOPING THE TEAM
In this foundation unit, teams will learn about timing, rewards and painting the scentwork picture. Teams will be introduced to the odors used in both AKC and UKC trials. We will begin to build drive and commitment to odor, and begin to understand the chain of behavior that will lead to the final trained indication. This is a 6-week session and upon completion, teams will move right into DEVELOPING THE TEAM UNIT 1B.
UNIT 1A
TBA
UNIT 1B
Wednesday, February 25 to April 1, 2:30 PM, Janet Wyatt
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2A
Prerequisite:1B
FOUNDATION SKILLS: In this unit, teams will work exercises that help increase drive, increase independence and introduce the learning process for searching for multiple hides. Students will also be introduced to the pros and cons of airflow and it’s importance in a successful search.
Wednesday, February 25 to April 1, 1 PM, Janet Wyatt
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2B
Wednesday, February 25 to April 4, 11:30 AM, Janet Wyatt
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UNIT 3A:
BEGINNING MASTERS
PRE-REQUISITE: 2B or Evaluation by Scent Work Director
By this unit, teams should be well prepared for working intermediate exercises, multiple problems, multiple rooms and introduction to blank searches. Dogs should have a recognizable change of behavior leading to a solid TA (trained indication). Handlers should have a good knowledge of working an exercise, solving problems, utilizing airflow, and how and when to assist their canine partner. Training at off-site venues will be introduced. Elements from AKC and UKC will be utilized on a regular basis.
Tuesday, February 24 to March 31, 6:00 PM, Jennifer Wells
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UNIT 3B:
MASTERS
PRE-REQUISITE: 3A or Evaluation by Scent Work Director
3B is a continuation of 3A; teams in this level are regularly working difficult problems at offsite locations. Multiple higher level challenges will be worked and teams will develop a strategy for searching and problem solving.
Monday, January 5 to March 16, 4 PM, Janet Wyatt
This class is scheduled for every other week.
Monday, January 12 to March 23 4 PM, Janet Wyatt
This class is scheduled for every other week.
Monday, February 23 to March 30, 5:15 PM, Janet Wyatt
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