K9 nosework
Unleash your dog’s superpower
Nosework (or Scentwork) is a fun, confidence-building sport where dogs use their natural hunting instincts to search for essential oils like birch, anise, and clove. It boosts focus and problem-solving skills and is suitable for dogs of all ages, breeds, and temperaments—including shy or reactive dogs!
Price: $55 per dog, per class (billed monthly).
Nosework Foundation / Intermediate / Competition
Prerequisites: Dog-reactive dogs are welcome, as each dog works individually and rests in the car between turns. Dogs with human-directed aggression cannot be accommodated. In warm weather, bring supplies to keep your dog cool (shade cloths, fans, cooling mats, water, etc.).
View our schedule below or email your instructor for permission to join.
K9 NOSEWORK FOUNDATION
Nosework Foundation is for teams who have never done nosework, or have done it, but are not yet on odor. Dogs will be introduced to odor after they are searching confidently for primary (food or toys). Dogs should be over 6 months old, non-aggressive towards humans, and able to rest comfortably in your car between turns.
Instructor permission is REQUIRED to switch or join any nosework class unless it is labeled Open Enrollment.
K9 NOSEWORK INtermediate
Nosework Intermediate is for teams that 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 improve leash handling skills.
Instructor approval is REQUIRED to switch or join nosework classes!
K9 NOSEWORK COMPETITION
Nosework Competition is for dogs proficient on all three odors (Birch, Anise, and Clove) and ready to work on more complex odor puzzles. Handlers will continue to improve on their body language reading skills, and learn to manage search areas & time limits. Appropriate for advanced teams actively competing in Nosework or for those simply wanting further enrichment.
Instructor approval is REQUIRED to switch or join nosework classes!