Scentwork 1

Class Description

Prerequisites: Obedience Level 1 Certification What the class covers: What is sniffing all about? It is amazing that a dog's sense of smell is 10 to 100 million times more acute than a humans! Teach your dog how to find an odor and communicate the location. All breeds benefit from this fun way to increase mental stimulation. Dogs love this class as they are the star! Nosework 1 will focus on teaching the dog the scent, teaching the handler how to watch for the dog’s indication and handler footwork and leash handling. The team will build skills each week and will work with the scents Birch, Anise, and Clove. We will go over basic rules for the game and different options for trialing. What to bring to class: First night of class: copy of immunization records. Every week: lots and lots of treats.