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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​

  • Cost: $125

  • Class Size: 6 dogs, max 

  • Class Length: 1 hour classes for 4 weeks

  • Instructors: Nancy Osborne, CNWI, Debbie Crews, CNWI,                                             Cheri Moore, CNWI

 

Upcoming Class Schedule

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Wednesday TBD

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  • ​Instructor: Nancy Osborne, CNWI

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Sunday TBD

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  • ​Instructor: Debbie Crews, CNWI​​​​​​​​​

 

Saturday  meets 8/2, 9, 16, 23

  • Time 11:15 - 12:15 pm

  • ​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​

  • Cost: $125

  • Class Size: 6 - 7 dogs

  • Class Length: 1 hour classes for 4 weeks

  • Instructors: Nancy Osborne, CNWI, Debbie Crews, CNWI,                                             Cheri Moore, CNWI

 

 

K9 NW Summer Camp Classes 

These classes will be loads of FUN!!! 

Instructors Tuesday Debbie Crews, CNWI, Thursday Cheri Moore, CNWI 

 

Class Details​

  • Cost: $125

  • Class Size: 6 - 7 dogs

  • Class Length: 1 hour classes for 4 weeks

  • Instructors: Debbie Crews, CNWI,  Cheri Moore, CNWI

JULY 

Drills and Thrills 

Tuesday 6:15 7/8, 15, 22, 29

Instructor Debbie Crews  Get ready for an excited dog!!! Drills build confidence and crazy drive to solve scent puzzles. Watch your dog drive to source with zest while having a BLAST!!! Drills make the Thrills for you and your dog!!! The drills are quick, fun, and easy to set up anywhere. 

 

Drills and Thrills 

Tuesday 7:30 7/8, 15, 22, 29

Instructor Debbie Crews  Get ready for an excited dog!!! Drills build confidence and crazy drive to solve scent puzzles. Watch your dog drive to source with zest while having a BLAST!!! Drills make the Thrills for you and your dog!!! The drills are quick, fun, and easy to set up anywhere. 

 

Games - Barriers and Backdoors 

Thursday 6:15 7/10,17, 24, 31 

Instructor Cheri Moore 

Games build focus and drive to source. The games also promote teamwork and develop clarity in the communication between handler and dog, the sniffing machine.

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Upcoming Class Schedule
 

Saturdays meets 6/21, 28, 7/12, 19

  • June 21  10:00 am-11:00 pm 

  • June 21  11:15 am-12:15 pm

  • ​​Instructor: Cheri Moore, CNWI

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​Sunday meets 6/29, 7/13, 20, 27

  • June 29  10:00 am-11:00 am

  • June 29   11:15 am-12:15 pm  

  • June 29 12:30-1:30pm 

  • June 29  1:45-2:45 pm 

  • ​​Instructor: Cheri Moore, CNWI

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  • June 8  3:00-4:00 pm meets 6/8, 15, 22, 29

  • May 11   4:15 -5:15 pm meets 5/11, 18, 6/8, 15

  • ​​Instructor: Debbie Crews, CNWI

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Monday  

  • May 12   8:00-9:00 am  meets 5/12, 19, 6/23, 30

  • ​Instructor: Debbie Crews, CNWI​

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Tuesday meets  5/13, 20, 6/3, 24

  • May 13 4:00-5:00 pm FULL

  • May 13 5:15-6:15 pm FULL

  • May 13 6:30-7:30 pm FULL

  • May 13 7:40-8:40 pm 

  • Instructor: Nancy Osborne, CNWI

 

Wednesday  meets 5/14, 28, 6/4, 11

  • May 14  4:00-5:00 pm FULL

  • May 14 5:15-6:15 pm 

  • May 14 6:30-7:30 pm FULL

  • May 14 7:40-8:40 pm FULL

  • Instructor: Nancy Osborne, CNWI

 

​​Thursday meets 4/24, 5/2, 8, 15 next session 5/29, 6/12, 19, 26​​​​

  • April 24 4:00-5:00 pm

  • April 24 5:15-6:15 pm FULL

  • April 24 6:30-7:30 pm FULL

  • TBD     7:45-8:45 pm TBD

  • 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​

  • Date:  TBD

  • Time: 11:00 pm-1:00 pm

  • Cost: $60

  • Class Size: 6 dogs, max 

  • Workshop Length: 2 hours

  • 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​

  • Date:  TBD

  • Time: TBD

  • Cost: $60

  • Class Size: 6 dogs, max 

  • Workshop Length: 2 hours and 15-minutes

  • 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​

  • Date:  TBD

  • Time: TBD

  • Cost: $100

  • Class Size: 7 dogs, max 

  • Workshop Length: 4 hours 

  • 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

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