Beg./Inter. Scent, Mon. 11:15 am- Kelsie

Service Description

WINTER SESSION Unleash your dog’s natural superpower—their nose! This exciting 2-day scent work session introduces you and your dog to the fundamentals of detection work while strengthening teamwork, confidence, and focus. Perfect for dogs who love a challenge and thrive when given a job to do! Requirement: 🐾 Must have completed at least a basic obedience class. This 2-day class is ideal for: 🐾 High-drive, energetic dogs 🐾 Dogs who love having a job or purpose 🐾 Building stronger on- and off-leash skills while working with their owner 🐾 Strengthening the bond and communication between dog and handler 🐾 Owners who want to explore AKC-recognized scent work 🐾 Dogs ready to work independently and as a team 🐾 Odors used in this class are AKC-recognized for competition, giving you a great foundation if you decide to pursue the sport further. BEGINNER SCENT WORK A fun, confidence-building introduction to scent detection! Your dog will be introduced to the first two foundational odors: 🌿 Birch (Betula Lenta) 🌿 Anise (Pimpinella Anisum) You and your dog will learn to work as a coordinated team while you receive an exciting overview of: 🐾 How canine scent detection works (the neuroscience behind their nose!) 🐾 Your dog’s incredible scenting capability 🐾 The difference between aggressive vs. passive alerts Dogs will practice searching in a variety of environments, including: 🐾 Containers 🐾 Indoor rooms 🐾 Scent wall searches 🐾 Outdoor spaces 🐾 Vehicle searches INTERMEDIATE SCENT WORK A step up in difficulty and independence—not for beginners, but perfect for dogs ready to advance! This class introduces the remaining AKC competition odors: 🌿 Clove (Eugenia Caryophyllata) 🌿 Cypress (Cupressus Sempervirens) You and your dog will: 🐾 Work on more challenging search setups 🐾 Increase independence and drive 🐾 Practice both on- and off-leash detection work 🐾 Strengthen accuracy, endurance, and handler awareness 🌟 A Few Important Notes 🐾 This class brings out your dog's personality, boosts confidence, and encourages them to problem-solve. 🐾 High praise and positive reinforcement are essential—your encouragement fuels their success! 🐾 Come ready to have fun, learn something new, and watch your dog shine using their most powerful natural skill! 🐶👃✨ For any questions, please reach out to your trainer: Kelsie Imgrund: 757-897-9014