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Scent Work/Tracking Classes
Scent Work
Scent Work (Nosework) is a fun, fast growing sport where dogs search for essential oil scent similar to drug or bomb detection dogs. Any dog can participate; from puppies to older or retired dogs. Dogs with mobile issues can also participate. It is a wonderful sport for building confidence and focus in dogs that have issues like shyness or a simple lack of confidence. Dogs love this sport because they are doing what comes natural to them - smelling - and they get to be the leader of their team. Doing scent work exercises the dog's mind and develops problem solving skills. These classes are appropriate for the following organizations: AKC, UKC, NACSW and CPE.
BEGINNING SCENT WORK
Dogs
will be introduced to odor the first night. By the end of this course, most dogs will be on odor and ready to move to the next level of training. You will learn how to teach your dog the importance of odor obedience, building that value of odor using the Birch odor. The desire to search and find odor will increase naturally as the dog learns the game. Other topics include equipment/gear, handling skills and min or proofing. Class limit of 10.
Supplies needed the first night:
- Small metal tin with multiple holes that can fit in your hand. (Can be purchased online at k9nwsource or the k9nose.com. We will also have tins available for purchase the first night (one per team) at a cost of $5.
- Lots of small, soft treats
- The essential oil scent (Birch) will be provided.
- 6 weeks
- Class sessions: one hour
- Fee: $100
2023 Class Schedule
TBD
ADVANCED SCENT WORK I
AKC Buried and Water elements will be introduced. AKC distractions will be introduced for interiors and exteriors (weather permitting). Dogs should be on at least one odor. Class limit 10.
- 6 weeks
- Class sessions: one hour
- Fee: $100
2023 Class Schedule
TBD
ADVANCED SCENT WORK II
Complex puzzles will be introduced, which will include air movement and handling skills. Dogs should be on at least one odor, preferably two.
Class limit 10.
- 6 weeks
- Class sessions: one hour
- Fee: $100
2023 Class Schedule
TBD
Tracking Classes
Since all dogs have a natural ability to follow a scent, any breed is capable of learning to track. In this class, you will learn how to introduce your dog to scented articles; how to set a track; and how to reward your dog for using it's natural ability to find the scented articles.
The first class will be held at the DMOTC building. The rest of the classes will be held at outdoor locations that will be shared the first week of class.
- 5 weeks
- Class sessions: one - two hours
- Fee: $100
You will need:
- A non-restrictive harness
- 10-to-40 foot lead
- Lots of soft, tiny treats
2023 Class Schedule
TBD
- To register for a class, send an email to dmotcreg@gmail.com and note in which class you're interested.
Please include:
Your name
Phone number
Zip code
Your dog's name
Breed
Date of birth
- At the first session please arrive 15 minutes prior to class time you registered for.
- Bring your dog, a buckle collar, leash (no retractable leads).
- Bring soft treats
- BRING COPIES of current vaccinations and rabies certificate.
NEW STATE LAW - VACCINATION RECORD REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL DOGS TAKING CLASSES.
As of January 1, 2020, the State of Iowa is now requiring that we keep copies of both the rabies certificate and DAPPV vaccination records on file for dogs taking classes in the building. Bring copies that we can keep. You will also need to bring new copies every time you start a new session. (Previously we did not keep your copies.)
ALSO NEW - ALL DOGS OVER THE AGE OF 12 WEEKS MUST HAVE A RABIES VACCINATION AND CERTIFICATE.
THIS IS A NEW STATE LAW THAT WE ARE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW. |
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