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Britster · 10-19-2011, 06:02 PM

I just signed Jackson up for an Intro to K9 Nose Work class.

I had been looking for one but originally, it was going to be a 45 minute drive and $175... I wasn't too thrilled with the driving or the price.

But I just found one about 20-25 minutes away and at a cheaper price! She's a certified Nose Work trainer and I am sooo excited to have found the facility where the classes are held, they have agility, dock diving, sheep herding, etc, too. Looks sooo awesome!

I just signed Jackson up for the class starting December 1st. Just gotta mail them my check.... I think it will be something fun for us in the winter. Hopefully I'll be able to take the other two classes they offer following the intro class too. And I am pumped that next summer I could get him into dock diving classes too, as well as agility and rally-o being offered here. I think we are going to be really happy with this facility -- I hope!

Here's the class we are first taking....
Level 1 - Introduction to K9 Nose Work® Class Description

Learn the basics of K9 Nose Work® and build you dog's drive to hunt in this class. Develop confidence and independence in your dog as he searches for food, as well as a logical progression to advance his skills and yours. Whether you choose to continue in classes or pursue competition, you'll leave this class with a new bag of tricks that will keep your dog grinning for life.

And the following:
Level 2 - Introduction to Odor Class Description

Continue developing your dog's hunt drive and enthusiasm for K9 Nose Work®. Gain a deeper understanding of how scent travels through the environment. Learn how to transition from hunting for food to searching for a specific odor. Birch odor will be used in this class. Learn how to add exterior elements and begin vehicle searches.

Level 3 - Continuing Nose Work Class Description

The skills your dog learns in K9 Nose Work® are endless. This course is ongoing and incorporates higher level skills to prepare your dog for competition, but there is no requirement to work toward a goal of competition specifically. Learn more subtle aspects of the environment, strategies for extending the search area, and some great games to keep your dog challenged and having fun with his nose.

10-19-2011, 06:02 PM	#1
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,815	K9 Nose Work I just signed Jackson up for an Intro to K9 Nose Work class. I had been looking for one but originally, it was going to be a 45 minute drive and $175... I wasn't too thrilled with the driving or the price. But I just found one about 20-25 minutes away and at a cheaper price! She's a certified Nose Work trainer and I am sooo excited to have found the facility where the classes are held, they have agility, dock diving, sheep herding, etc, too. Looks sooo awesome! I just signed Jackson up for the class starting December 1st. Just gotta mail them my check.... I think it will be something fun for us in the winter. Hopefully I'll be able to take the other two classes they offer following the intro class too. And I am pumped that next summer I could get him into dock diving classes too, as well as agility and rally-o being offered here. I think we are going to be really happy with this facility -- I hope! Here's the class we are first taking.... Level 1 - Introduction to K9 Nose Work® Class Description Learn the basics of K9 Nose Work® and build you dog's drive to hunt in this class. Develop confidence and independence in your dog as he searches for food, as well as a logical progression to advance his skills and yours. Whether you choose to continue in classes or pursue competition, you'll leave this class with a new bag of tricks that will keep your dog grinning for life. And the following: Level 2 - Introduction to Odor Class Description Continue developing your dog's hunt drive and enthusiasm for K9 Nose Work®. Gain a deeper understanding of how scent travels through the environment. Learn how to transition from hunting for food to searching for a specific odor. Birch odor will be used in this class. Learn how to add exterior elements and begin vehicle searches. Level 3 - Continuing Nose Work Class Description The skills your dog learns in K9 Nose Work® are endless. This course is ongoing and incorporates higher level skills to prepare your dog for competition, but there is no requirement to work toward a goal of competition specifically. Learn more subtle aspects of the environment, strategies for extending the search area, and some great games to keep your dog challenged and having fun with his nose. __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier Last edited by Britster; 10-19-2011 at 06:04 PM.