nosework classes
Nosework, also called Scentwork, is a companion dog sport where dogs are able to use their innate and amazing sense of smell, and natural hunt drive, to find “hides” in a variety of locations requiring a range of problem-solving skills. Based on professional detection dog work, K9 Nosework uses essential oils as the target odors. These include birch, anise, and clove, and may extend to cypress, vetiver, and myrrh. It’s a fun and addictive sport as handlers start to understand and appreciate the beauty of this incredible talent dogs have to detect and follow a relatively minuscule vapor of odor back to its source! Dogs love it because they excel at it regardless of age, breed, temperament, size, or condition. It has been demonstrated over and over again, that shy, fearful, and even reactive dogs can build the confidence to help overcome some of their challenges in the engagement of this highly enriching game.
nosework FOUNDATION
Introduction to Nosework. This class is for teams who have never done nosework, or have done it, but are not yet on odor. Dogs will not be introduced to odor until they are searching confidently for primary (food or toy reward). Dog reactive dogs are welcome as dogs work one at a time in the classroom and rest in the car between turns. No human aggression.
Contact Kaylee with questions.
Session Details:
Cost: $55 per week billed monthly | Size: up to 4
Drop-in Nosework Practices
For teams training in Nosework who would like some extra practice and coaching. A rotating variety of searches will be offered including interiors, exteriors, vehicles, and containers. Prerequisites: 4 weeks or more of Nosework Foundation class or Instructor Permission. No human aggression, but dog reactive dogs are welcome and dogs need to be comfortable waiting in the car between turns.
Location: Kinship Dog Training Studio is located at 320 SW Mount Si Blvd Suite 108 North Bend, WA 98045. The entrance and parking are located behind the shopping center.
Schedule: ongoing
Instructor: Kaylee Anagnos, PNWI
Cost: $40 per dog/handler team
Contact Kaylee with questions.
*Please note that pre-registration IS REQUIRED*
Nosework INTERMEDIATE
For graduates of Nosework Foundation, or with instructor permission. Dogs in Nosework Intermediate have started on odor. Dog will continue to develop their searching skills and handlers will continue to learn to read their dog’s body language, and learn leash handling skills. Dog reactive dogs are welcome as dogs work one at a time in the classroom and rest in the car between turns. No human aggression.
You MUST have instructor approval to sign up for or switch nosework classes. Contact Janey with questions.
Session Details:
Cost: $55 per week billed monthly | Size: up to 5
Instructor: Janey Wilcox, ANWI
Thursdays at 4:00pm and 7:00pm
nosework Competition
Nosework Competition is for dogs proficient on all three odors (Birch, Anise, and Clove) who have learned skills such as threshold hides, transitions, converging odor, high hides and inaccessible hides. Nosework Competition is for dog/handler teams actively competing in Nosework or advanced teams seeking further enrichment. Dog reactive dogs are welcome as dogs work one at a time in the classroom and rest in the car between turns. No human aggression.
You MUST have instructor approval to sign up for or switch nosework classes. Contact Janey with questions.
Session Details:
Cost: $55 per week billed monthly | Size: up to 4
Instructor: Janey Wilcox, ANWI
Thursdays at 5:30pm and 7:00pm & Mondays at 4:30
nosework demo and try it
Watch a short demonstration by a trained dog, and then get a chance to let your dog’s nose go to work! Dogs will work one at a time. Prerequisites: No human aggression, and dogs need to be comfortable waiting in the car between turns.
Coming Soon!
Instructor: Janey Wilcox, ANWI
Cost: $50 per dog/handler team
Contact Janey with questions.