Introduction to Nosework (Sport Class)
Join us for Intro to Nosework and develop the foundations needed to start your nosework career out right! Canine scentwork is a rapidly growing sport that allows your dog to tap into their natural abilities to search and problem solve through scent.
Dogs of any age, size, and temperament can learn nosework. Great for young dogs, retired dogs, and every dog in between. Scentwork helps dogs gain confidence and stimulate their minds by activating their noses.
This class will introduce you and your dog to odor. We will cover handler mechanics, odor hygiene, developing odor obedience, supporting independence, and how to progress your training. With a firm foundation, you can begin to develop the skills and teamwork needed for searching.
Materials: You will need to order your own scentwork kit promptly after registering for this class. We will send you the link for the right kit.
Workload: You will have homework every week and it is required to progress through the course.
Virtual option: Interested in nosework but have a dog that doesn’t handle classes well? Nosework is the ideal sport for reactive dogs and we'd love to help you and your dog. Contact Christi ( Christi.farley@cru.org ) to discuss a potential pilot hybrid program with an audit/virtual training option.
Prerequisite: Completion of Basic Skills or instructor approval
The waitlist is in case a place opens in this class. It does not carry over to future classes.
Co-Instructors: Alyssa O'Dell and Christi Farley
No class the week of July 4.
The mission of GCOC is to teach the handler successful methods of training which will result in a lifelong bond with their dog. Our goal is to provide a safe environment that will encourage this learning process. GCOC does reserve the right to excuse any dog who is disruptive or whose learning threshold has been exceeded.
GCOC reserves the right to cancel or reschedule classes.
The Greater Columbia Obedience Club will refund fees paid for a class, minus a $15 administration fee, if cancellation occurs at least five days prior to the first day of class. If cancellation is requested after that period, but the available slot can be filled from the class wait list, the payment minus the $15 administration fee, will be refunded. No refund will be paid if the slot cannot be filled, or the class begins. GCOC recognizes that extenuating circumstances may occur. In this event, an application may be made to the Training Director for a review of the situation. Such occurrences as a bitch in heat, death in the family, illness of canine or trainer will be considered.
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