Building Your Odor Kit for Nose Work
This 1.5 hour lecture will cover the basics of building your odor kit, how to handle target odor, and setting hides with different adhesive methods like magnets, glue dots, heat shrink tubing, and masking tape. The instructor will demonstrate potential gear and will give options on how/where to purchase supplies.
Questions? email Ginny, the instructor here
Building Your Odor Kit:
Saturday, April 5, 2025
10:00am - 11:30am
1 day
Instructor: Ginny Howe
NACSW Authorized Odor Vender
NACSW ORT Judge
NACSW ORT PCO
AKC Judge approved for all levels~ $50
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Nose Work: Foundation Skills for Multi-Levels
Nose Work is a sport that was inspired by working detection dogs and has grown into a fun activity for both you and your dog. It is an amazing way to build communication as well as a better relationship with your best friend, while increasing their confidence and burning lots of excess energy. This six week class, taught by a certified K9 Nose Work® instructor, will give you an overview of the foundation skills needed for the sport. This class will include beginner as well as experienced teams. Dogs will work one at a time inside or outside the building and we modify the search depending on the skill being taught and the level of the team.
Topics Covered:
● Threshold
● Deep
● Corners
● Elevated
● Tight
● Barriers
Prerequisites: This multi-level class is for dogs and handlers who have completed the Intro to K9 Nose Work® class and already understand the basics of the game or for experienced teams that want to strengthen their foundation skills. Your dog should not be reactive to people or other dogs and be able to wait in your car until his or her turn. You will need to work on a flat collar or harness and 6-10' leash.
Saturdays, June 7 - July 12, 2025: CLASS FULL
6 weeks
June 7–9:00
June 14–9:00
June 21–3:30
June 28–3:30
July 5–9:00
July 12–3:30
Instructor: Ginny Howe, CNWI ~ $225
Saturdays, August 2 - September 6, 2025
6 weeks
Aug 2–3:30
Aug 9–3:30
Aug 16–9:00
Aug 23–9:00
Aug 30–9:00
Sept 6–3:30
Instructor: Ginny Howe, CNWI ~ $225
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Beginners Nose Work Class
Nose Work is a sport that was inspired by working detection dogs and has grown into a fun activity for both you and your dog. An amazing way to build communication as well as a better relationship with your best friend, while increasing their confidence and burning lots of excess energy. This four week class, taught by a certified nose work instructor, will give you the basics of the sport using food and/or toys. Dogs work one at a time inside the building and we modify the search depending on the dog. All breeds, ages, and abilities are welcome and no prior training is necessary.
Prerequisites: Dog should not be reactive to people or other dogs and be able to wait in your car until his or her turn. You will need to work on a flat collar or harness and 6-10' leash.
Questions? email Ginny, the instructor here
Beginners Nose Work Class:
Saturdays, Returning 2025
X - X
4 weeks
Instructor: Ginny Howe, CNWI ~ $150
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