Group Dog Training Class- Brookline & Natick MA

Nose Work

K9 Nose Work-- aka, fun nose work, focused nose work -- is a competitive dog sport based on scent detection training. You can do it just for the fun of it or work to win titles. Either way, your dog will love it! If your dog loves food, toys, attention and games, this is the activity she's been waiting for! Scent work is fun and builds confidence and focus while burning lots of mental energy.

Class is limited to just 5 dogs. All dogs are welcome in this class! Each dog works scent alone with their handler.

For a picture of the 'box drill' ... Classes are held at No Bones About It in Brookline, Ma on Sundays.

To register for a Nose Work class, contact: CooperativeDog@gmail.com

Introduction to Nose Work

Dogs and owners (handlers) are introduced to scent detection training using treats, toys and boxes (containers). Dogs work indoors both on and off leash. Handlers focus on reading their dog's scenting ability.

700-800pm, Sundays Feb 26, Mar 4, 11, 18, 25 (5 wks)
at No Bones About It in Brookline

Introduction to Odor

An essential oil (Sweet Birch) is paired with either a food or toy 'hide'. Dogs build confidence in hunting as the search area expands to the outdoors and includes 'elements'. Handlers continue to improve their handling and observation skills.
[Prerequisite- Introduction to Nose Work]

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Odor & Elements

Dogs and handlers develop confidence while hunting in more challenging and increasingly distracted environments, indoors and out. The hide is no longer paired with food. The oil is the hide! Handlers and dogs continue to work each of the 4 elements- the box drill and searches of vehicles and the interior and exterior of buildings.
[Prerequisite- Introduction to Odor or having passed an Odor Recognition Test (ORT) at an NACSW sanctioned ORT]

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Beyond Birch

Two additional essential oils (Anise and Clove Bud) are added to the hunting repertoire! This is a further down the k9 nose work road- to be announced class....

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To learn more, check out the official Fun Nose Work website. The rules and regulations for the competitions can be found at the National Association of Canine Scent Work website.