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Windward Nose work class
Nose work class
ProDog Hawaii is partnering with Country Canine to offer nose work classes in Kaneohe.
What is Nose work?
Modeled after professional detection dog work, Nose Work is a fun, mentally stimulating activity that allows dogs to do what they do best – use their noses to find things. It is like hunting, but in the realm of nose work they are hunting for target odors and being rewarded with their favorite treats or a toy.
They will also provide the skills required to participate more advanced classes with Country Canine.
Any dog can do nose work, from puppies to seniors, and low energy to high energy dogs. Shy, vision-impaired and reactive dogs can gain confidence and overcome their environmental sensitivities through nose work. Young, active dogs can burn energy through the activity. No obedience or training experience is necessary!
INTRODUCTION to NOSE WORK
Location: Kaneohe
Class Size: Up to 4 dog teams
DATE: Saturday November 16, 2024
TIME: from 9 am to 10 am
Price: $ 240 for 6 classes.
Registration: Please email Marie to be added to the list of participants.
INTRODUCTION to Birch scent work
Location: Kaneohe
Class Size: Up to 4 dog teams
DATE: Saturday November 16, 2024
TIME: from 10:15-11:15 am
Price: $ 240 for 6 classes.
Registration: Please email Marie to be added to the list of participants.
*The best thing to do is to order a vial of Birch oil directly from one of the Scent Work vendors (All Good Dogs, Paws4Fun, K9NWSource, etc.). You can purchase pre-scented Q-tips, but I prefer to make up my own. For the odor vessels, I would suggest you order: 5 metal tins with holes on top (3-6 holes). 5 graduated cylinders. 3 plastic tubes (ideally with a hole drilled in the top). 3 heat-shrinking straws. I would personally stay away from: Overly large metal tins: they are not overly useful when prepping for trial. Round tins: they become next to impossible to open after a while. You can also make up your own straws by literally taking a clean drinking plastic straw and cutting it into halves or thirds.
I looked around for a decent starter kit and found this one:
https://k9nwsource.com/shop/anas-rotts-n-notts-nosework-foundation-kit/
Forms
1) Class Structure – Please read the following guideline document before your first training session.
2) Liability Waiver – Please print, fill out and scan/email back to me, or bring it to your first training session.
ProDog Hawaii Waiver, Assumption of Risk And Hold Harmless Agreement
3) Pre-Class Questionnaire – Please fill out the following online questionnaire BEFORE your first session, so I may review it in advance.
Intro to Nose work Pre-Class Questionnaire Download
4) What To Bring – Please read this list and bring at minimum high-value treats to the first class. You may purchase a long line and harness later on. A crate is not necessary for the Intro class but if you have one, please bring it. (Crates will be required in most Continuing classes so if you plan to advance to that level, it would be a good idea to get your dog used to a crate sooner than later.)
5) Treats – Please read this document, which will give you ideas on what kind of food and treats work well for nose work…high value!
6) Class Fee – If you’re signing up for an Intro class or private lesson, please mail in your check or pay online via credit card before the class.
To pay by credit card or PayPal, click the button below. PayPal account is not necessary. General excise tax will be added to the fee.
For more information and resources please visit Nose 808