Introduction to Scent Work Class- 2024 Session 5

• Seven Week Session - $120 nonmember/$80 member
• Monday evenings  6:00 pm - 7:00 pm  

• Classes start on Aug 26, 2024 

• Registration for Members opens Aug 5, 2024

• Registration for Non-Members opens Aug 12, 2024 

• Registration closes August 16, 2024 after which no registrations will be accepted

• No Refunds  or changes after registration closes except where provided by  Policy 15 "Refunds

• Instructor:  Judi Tintera email: jtintera@cfl.rr.com 
•                     Barb Sheedy email: bsheedy@bellsouth.net                   

• To register scroll to the lower left corner and select the register button.

• If the register button is not found select the add to waitlist button, the class is full we will do our best to find an opening if possible.

• If you have trouble registering for this class contact the Training Director, Betsy Powers at betsyp2014@gmail.com

Class Description

According to AKC, the sport of Scent Work celebrates the joy of sniffing, and asks a dog to sniff to their heart’s content; turning your dog’s favorite activity into a rewarding game. In so many dog sports the handler is in control but this isn’t true in Scent Work. In a competition, neither the dog nor handler knows where the target odor is hidden. The handler has to rely on the dog, and follow the dog’s nose to success. In Scent Work, it is the canine who is the star of the show.

This class will explore the basic concepts of Scent Work. It will cover how to play Scent Training games at home to meet your dog’s need for mental and physical stimulation. As your dog learns to problem solve and gain focus, this class will also give an overview of the competitive aspect of the sport by introducing odor (the scented oils dog search for at a trial) and covering some foundational skills. 

This class is good for dogs needing more confidence, dogs who have a lot energy and need a job, as well as senior dogs and those recovering from an injury.

Dog Crates are required for this class.