K9 Nose Work Classes
Intro to K9 Nose Work® Class
Can your dog find a crumb on the floor or a treat in your pocket? This is a class for you. K9 Nose Work® is a game and sport designed for dogs which provides an outlet for their natural hunting and scenting abilities. This class offers great mental and physical exercise, builds the dog’s confidence and helps nervous dogs feel more comfortable. Dogs learn to problem solve and work independently. All dogs go home happy and tired. Foundation class for scent work competition in NACSW, AKC, PSD, UKC and other venues. A no pressure, all fun class – relax and let your dog do the work.
Class Details​
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Cost: $125
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Class Size: 6 dogs, max
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Class Length: 1 hour classes for 4 weeks
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Instructors: Nancy Osborne, CNWI, Debbie Crews, CNWI, Cheri Moore, CNWI
Upcoming Class Schedule
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Sundays March 30 meets 3/30, 4/6, 27, 5/4
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Time 5:15 pm-6:15 pm
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​Instructor: Debbie Crews, CNWI​​​​​​​​​
Saturdays TBD
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​Instructor: Cheri Moore, CNWI
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Continuing K9 Nose Work® Class
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This class is designed for the continuing student who wants to encourage their dogs natural hunting/scenting abilities. We will focus on fun search games which allow your dog to hone his/her natural drive to locate the scent. We will also work on all four elements – interiors, exteriors, vehicles and containers – needed for competition.
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Class Details​
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Cost: $125
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Class Size: 6 - 7 dogs
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Class Length: 1 hour classes for 4 weeks
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Instructors: Nancy Osborne, CNWI, Debbie Crews, CNWI, Cheri Moore, CNWI
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Upcoming Class Schedule
Saturdays meets 4/12, 26, 5/3, 10
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Apr 12 10:00 am-11:00 pm FULL
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Apr 12 11:15 am-12:15 pm
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​​Instructor: Cheri Moore, CNWI
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​Sundays meets 4/13, 27, 5/4, 11
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Apr 13 11:00 am-12:00 pm FULL
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Apr 13 12:15-1:15 pm
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Apr 13 1:30-2:30 pm
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Apr 13 2:45-3:45 pm FULL
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​​Instructor: Cheri Moore, CNWI
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Mar 16 4:00-5:00 pm meets 3/16, 23, 30, 4/6
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Apr 27 4:00-5:00 pm meets 4/27, 5/4, 11, 18
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​​Instructor: Debbie Crews, CNWI
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Mondays
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Mar 3 8:00-9:00 am meets 3/31, 4/7, 21, 28
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​Instructor: Debbie Crews, CNWI​
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Tuesdays meets 4/15, 22, 29, 5/6
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April 15 4:00-5:00 pm FULL
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April 15 5:15-6:15 pm FULL
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April 15 6:30-7:30 pm FULL
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April 15 7:40-8:40 pm
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Instructor: Nancy Osborne, CNWI
Wednesdays meets 4/16, 23, 30, 5/7
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April 16 4:00-5:00 pm FULL
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April 16 5:15-6:15 pm
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April 16 6:30-7:30 pm FULL
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April 16 7:40-8:40 pm FULL
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Instructor: Nancy Osborne, CNWI
​​Thursdays meets 4/24, 5/2, 8, 15​​​​
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April 24 4:00-5:00 pm
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April 24 5:15-6:15 pm FULL
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April 24 6:30-7:30 pm FULL
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TBD 7:45-8:45 pm TBD
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Instructor: Nancy Osborne, CNWI​
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ORT Prep Workshop
Dogs will practice finding odor in closed ORT boxes. All odors – birch, anise and clove will be used in the workshop. ORT strategies will be discussed and what to expect on-site at the ORT.
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Class Details​
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Date: TBD
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Time: 11:00 pm-1:00 pm
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Cost: $60
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Class Size: 6 dogs, max
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Workshop Length: 2 hours
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Instructor: Cheri Moore, CNWI
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Intro to Odor K9 Nose Work® Workshop
Dogs will be introduced to birch odor. They will hunt for this odor paired with food or toy reward. Prerequisite Intro to K9 Nose Work and Continuing K9 Nose Work.
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Workshop Details​
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Date: TBD
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Time: TBD
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Cost: $60
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Class Size: 6 dogs, max
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Workshop Length: 2 hours and 15-minutes
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Instructor: TBD
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Distractors (Containers) K9 Nose Work® Workshop
Need practice on Container Distractors? This is the workshop for your team. Containers will be ORT boxes, Tool boxes, and plastic shoes boxes. Multiple distractors will be used.
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Workshop Details​
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Date: TBD
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Time: TBD
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Cost: $100
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Class Size: 7 dogs, max
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Workshop Length: 4 hours
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Instructor: TBD
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Advanced K9 Nose Work® Class
This class will advance handling skills and techniques for dogs searching for a target odor. Students will also learn to read their dogs body language.
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Class is available for advanced students. For more information please contact instructor, Nancy Osborne, CNWI
