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
Starting Sunday, February 26 FULL
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Class Time: 11:15 am-12:15 pm meets 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 4/2
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Instructor: Cheri Moore, ANWI

Continuing K9 Nose Work® Class
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.
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, ANWI
Upcoming Class Schedule
Sundays meets 4/16, 4/23, , 4/30, 5/7
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April 16 11:00 am-12:00 pm
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April 16 12:30 pm-1:30 pm
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April 16 2:00 pm-3:30 pm
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Instructor: Cheri Moore, ANWI
Mondays
meets 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1
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April 10 3:00-4:00 pm
meets 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3
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March 13 4:00-5:00 pm
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Instructor: Debbie Crews, CNWI
Tuesdays meets 3/14, 21, 4/4, 11
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March 14 4:00-5:00 pm
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March 14 5:15-6:15 pm FULL
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March 14 6:30-7:30 pm FULL
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Instructor: Nancy Osborne, CNWI
Wednesdays 3/15, 22, 4/5, 12
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March 15 4:00-5:00 pm FULL
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March 15 5:15-6:15 pm
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March 15 6:30-7:30 pm FULL
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March 15 7:45-8:45 pm
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Instructor: Nancy Osborne, CNWI
Thursdays 2/16, 23, 3/9, 23
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February 16 6:30-7:30 pm FULL
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February 16 7:45-8:45 pm
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Instructor: Nancy Osborne, CNWI
Thursdays 3/30, 4/13, 5/11, 18
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February 16 6:30-7:30 pm FULL
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February 16 7:45-8:45 pm
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Instructor: Nancy Osborne, CNWI
Fridays meets TBD
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TBD 7:00-8:00 pm
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Instructor: Caroline Curry
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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.
Workshop Details
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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: Nancy Osborne, CNWI
Next Workshop: None currently scheduled

ORT Prep Class
Dogs will practice finding odor in closed ORT boxes. All odors – birch, anise and clove will be used in class. ORT strategies will be discussed and what to expect on-site at the ORT.
Class Details
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December 4 Sunday
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Time TBD
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Cost: $50
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Class Size: 6 dogs, max
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Class Length: 2 hour single class
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Instructor: Nancy Osborne, CNWI
Next Class: Sunday, TBD from pm

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.
Class is available for advanced students. For more information please contact instructor, Nancy Osborne, CNWI
