K9 Detection

Enrollment

  • Schedule: Drop-in classes.
  • Prerequisites: 8+ months old. Core Manners. Orientation Workshop ($99 group or $124 individual). Contact Barbara to schedule yours!
  • Class Tuition: $46 per drop-in class.
  • Class supply list.

Exclusive Training!

Train Like the Elite: Standards of Police & Military Detection.
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This program surpasses conventional scent work classes, representing the highest level of training. Our trainers are FORMALLY EDUCATED, utilizing the same cutting-edge techniques as the top elite police and military detection dogs, GUARANTEEING EXCEPTIONAL RELIABILITY, VERSATILITY, CLARITY, AND PRECISION!

 

DUE TO THE COMPLEXITY, YOUR DOG WILL BE EXCLUSIVELY TRAINED BY OUR EXPERT TRAINERS, providing unmatched skill and quality. Concurrently, you will acquire the essential handling expertise to achieve ambitious goals.

 

Are you prepared to partake in training of the utmost caliber? This exclusive class is designed for those demanding excellence and refuse to accept mediocrity.

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Target odors:

    • Animal odors: Deer shed, Pheasant, Duck, Rabbit.
    • Live Bed bug detection (no live bugs onsite).
    • Explosives: Firearms, Black powder.
    • Sport odors:
      • Anise- “Aniseed” aka Pimpinella Anisum (NACSW, AKC, UKC).
      • Birch- “Sweet Birch” aka Betula Lenta (NACSW, AKC, UKC).
      • Clove- “Clove Bud” aka Eugenia Caryphylatta or Syzgium Aromaticum (NACSW, AKC, UKC).
      • Cypress- “Cypress” aka Cupressus Sempervirens (AKC, UKC).
      • Myrrh- “Myrrh Indian” aka Commiphora Myrrha (UKC).

ALL Levels & Skills!

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Elements:

    • Interior, Exterior, Containers.
    • Water & Buried.
    • Vehicle & Other Transportation.
    • Barn Hunt.
    • Games: team challenges, races, treasure hunt, etc.
    • Themes: "bombs," airport, fog, holidays, etc.
    • A multitude of distraction & confidence work.
    • So much more!

 

Dogs will be worked individually, therefore:

    • Shy dogs won't be as overwhelmed by many other dogs while working.
    • Reactive dogs are allowed with the instructor's approval.
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Nosework is the fastest-growing dog sport & it's easy to see why!

Nosework is a lot of fun, & anyone or any dog can do it! It also depletes dogs' energy—as we know, a tired dog is a good dog! It's also easy to do at home, with minimal supplies & cost!

 

Nosework is also a phenomenal tool for confidence building! Most pet dogs will show a great improvement in obedience simply due to an increase in confidence. A confident dog is able to do obedience in a variety of places without being hypervigilant.