Scent Work Level 1

An introduction to scent training! This class will begin teaching the skills needed to succeed in scent work and will also build a solid foundation for dogs to take into barn hunt training or other scent sports. This class will work on building search drive, searching and sourcing skills, problem solving and motivation, and teamwork between dog and handler. This class is will be an excellent start for dogs looking to compete down the road, but the games in this class will also be easy to play at home – scent training is a great mental stimulation activity!

6-week class – $180 non-member / $162 member. Check Schedule >
(Members receive a 10% discount) 

Scent Work Level 2

The next level of scent work training! This class will pick up where Level 1 left off and continue building dogs’ searching skills. Dogs will begin their introduction to odor if they have not already started – birch, anise, clove and cypress – and will continuing honing their skills. Handlers will begin learning skills to help support their dog during a search, as well as reading their dog’s body language to call the alert. Prerequisite: Scent Work Level 1 or instructor approval.

6-week class – $180 non-member / $162 member. Check Schedule >

Scent Work Level 3

In this class, the dog and handler team will continue honing their scent work skills and practice with more challenging searches. We will continue solidifying an indication/alert behavior and will introduce new types of searches as well as discuss and practice trial preparation. This class will focus on continuing to build dogs’ confidence, problem-solving, and odor obedience in increasingly-challenging searches, and building handlers’ skills at reading, teaching, and handling their dogs in these searches. Prerequisite: Scent Work Level 2 or equivalent training and instructor approval.

6-week class – $180 non-member / $162 member. Check Schedule >

Scent Work Level 4 – Advanced Scent Work

This is an ongoing class and new teams can join at any time provided they meet the prerequisites. This class is designed to continue building dog and handler confidence and skills with a variety of searches. We will practice searches in all different elements with multiple hides and target odors, as well as work on challenging teams’ skills to improve their teamwork and trial success. This class is appropriate for dogs of all levels as long as they are working with target odor (birch, anise, clove, cypress). These ongoing classes are mixed level and can be tailored to each individual team. Prerequisite: Scent Work Level 3 or equivalent training and instructor approval.

Ongoing – $100 non-member / $90 member. Check Schedule >