Scent Work

Beginner/Intro to Scentwork

The nose knows! Scentwork is a fun sport for all types of dogs. This introductory class will help you teach your dog to use natural instincts to locate a specific odor. You will gain an understanding of scent detection, develop handling and observational skills, practice searching for a specific odor, and learn about the use of equipment and the handling of odors. Scentwork builds confidence and works your dog's mind,

Equipment Needed:

- Lots of high value treats with a strong odor (like cheese) sealed tightly in a bag or jar

- Dogs should be on a flat collar or harness - no prong or e-collars or head halters

- Six foot leash -  not retractable

 Class meets Saturdays, 2:30 - 3:30 PM

New Session Starts: March 29, 2025

Class will meet 3/29, 4/5, 4/12 (location to be announced), a field trip to the scent trail on 4/19 is encouraged but not required, 4/26, 5/3, and 5/17. 
Policy: Make up class will be offered on 5/24 if someone misses a class because of a trial in another sport. 

Scent Work 2

The nose knows more! This class is for scent detection teams who have completed Introduction to Scent Work. We will build on the foundational skills learned in the beginner class and engage in more difficult searches of interior spaces and AKC buried hides. If the weather is agreeable, we may search exterior areas as well. AKC Handler Discrimination will be introduced. We will look more into scent theory, practice skilled handling, and focus on "reading" our dogs' communication as they search. By the completion of this class, teams can expect to be trial-ready in containers, buried, and interior elements. Of course, competing is not mandatory; scent work is interesting, fun, and enriching during these cold months. 

Next Session Starts: Wednesday, April 2 - May 7, 2025

6:00 - 7:00 PM

To register, contact Rebecca Cash at rcash8@yahoo.com.

$90 for non-members.

Scent Work 3

The nose knows even more! Scent teams will begin AKC exterior searches, conduct AKC buried searches outside, work on Handler Discrimination, and continue to practice in AKC container and interior searches.

Wednesdays 4:45 - 5:45 PM

Next Session Starts: April 2 - May 7, 2025

Saturdays 9 - 10 AM 

Next Session Starts: March 29, 2025. 

Class will meet 3/29, 4/5, 4/12 (location to be announced), a field trip to the scent trail on 4/19 is encouraged but not required, 4/26, 5/3, and 5/17.
Policy: Make up class will be offered on 5/24 if someone misses a class because of a trial in another sport.