2024 Session 3 Scent Work Classes
Introduction to Scent Work Class
2024 Session 3
Classes start on April 29, 2024
Registration for Members opens April 15, 2024
Registration for Non-Members opens April 22, 2024
Registration closes April 24, 2024 after which no registrations will be accepted
No Refunds or changes after registration closes except where provided by Policy 15 "Refunds
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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.
Advanced Beginner Scent Work Class
Classes start on May 2, 2024
This class is for those who have learned the basics of Scent work but need additional coaching in order to go to their first trial. The class will do work with containers, interior and exterior searches and buried searches. With the completion of this class you should fee confident to enter your first scent work trial.
Excellent/Master Scent Work Class
2024 Session 2
If you encounter difficulties in registering for the class contact the training director Betsy Powers email: betsyp2014@gmail.com
This class will take you and your dog on from beginner/novice to more difficult searches involving multiple odors with greater difficulty levels. This session will be held at the MADTA Clubhouse.
Beginner Scent Work Class
In this class your dog will be introduced to the various odors used in scent work. You will learn how to teach your dog to respond when a odor is detected. You will be exposed to the various search classes scent work trials perform (containers, buried , interiors, exterior) By the end of the 7 weeks your dog will have a through introduction to what scent work is all about.
Address:6600 NW 3rd Place Ocala FL 34482