Class is taught by certified and BCSPCA AnimalKind Accredited trainer Samantha Jagt.

Nosework is a very popular dog sport based on the training of odour detection dogs (think airport sniffer dogs).

In Fun Scent Games class, dogs learn to solve puzzles with their nose, by learning to try harder and harder to find hidden food. They absolutely love it! Sniffing is a natural activity for dogs and they will go home fulfilled and tired. Scent games are fun, easy, and suitable for almost any dog: Young, old, disabled, deaf, fearful or reactive dogs are all welcome and can be accommodated.

Fun Scent Games class involves teaching dogs to use their noses to search out food treats hidden in cardboard boxes.  The searches get gradually more and more challenging, and games to play at home are included!

Some things to know about the class:

• You will need a lot of very high value, smelly treats (meat, cheese, fish etc)
• Dogs run one at a time, so your dog needs to be OK with waiting in the car between turns
• You will need a plain harness (not a no-pull harness) and a regular leash (if you don’t have a suitable harness we can lend you one)
• Dogs who are shy or dog-reactive can participate, but dogs who resource guard from humans are not suitable as we will be handling their food a lot!

Interested in joining this fall?  Fill out our Google Form Application and we’ll add you to the wait list!

6 weeks of class, 50 mins each. Dogs go one at a time.

$320 + GST

REQUIREMENTS:

Ages 4 months & up

• No prior experience or obedience required!