Scent detection


We all know that dogs have a great nose, that’s why working dogs are employed around the globe using those noses to detect everything from explosives and wildlife sign to bed bugs and COVID-19.

The sport of Scent Detection and Nosework is a recreational version designed to allow non-working dogs to enjoy the challenge of locating a scent and communicating with their handler that the scent has been located.

In competitive nosework, the handler must trust their dog’s nose to detect a particular scent, which the dog has been trained to recognize, and then follow the trail of that scent – depending on the organization and level dogs work on or off leash.

The scents, which are more commonly utilized in Scent Detection trials are wintergreen, pine, anise, birch, clove, thyme and cyprus; one drop of scented oil is placed on a cotton swab and then hidden out of sight.

It is up to the dog to find the scent within a specified search area and ultimately to communicate to the handler that the source has been found.

CLASSES


 Introduction to Scent Detection



Detection is a fun game you can easily play at home with your dog. We teach our dogs to find essential oils, using the same techniques and principles as working detection canines. It will promote bonding and provide mental stimulation. This class will teach the basic principles of scent detection and teach you how to better work with your dog as a team.

No experience required. 

NO DOT TEST


Dog must be at least 4 months old to participate and fully vaccinated

4weeks

November 6-27 

Wednesdays 7-8pm


$210.00/Dog (Etransfer)

$216.39/Dog (Credit Card)


Introduction to Scent Detection Continued


This class is for those that have completed the Intro class or have been introduced to odor. We will build on Beginner skills, advancing our Container work to Trial level. We will also introduce Interior and Exterior (weather dependent) searches.

There will be a DOT TEST for WINTERGREEN on week 5

Dog MUST have completed the introduction to scent class to participate.

4 weeks

November 6-27

Wednesday 530-630pm

$210.00/Dog (Etransfer)

$216.39/Dog (Credit Card)



Advanced Scent Detection

This class is for those that have completed both Intro Classes or have basic skills in Scent work Class will focus on advancing beginner skills, preparing for trialing, and continuing scent work theory.

There will be a DOT TEST for PINE at the end of the 5 weeks

Dogs must have completed the Introduction to scent detection continued class to participate 

5 weeks

October 2-30

Wednesdays 5:30-6:30pm


$210.00/Dog (Etransfer)

$216.39/Dog (credit Card)


DROP IN


Drop in is an opportunity to test your skills in trial like searches.

Each week new searches will be set up for container, interior and exterior (weather permitting)

Hides will be set and can be run blind or known (at handlers requested)

Dogs will get 3 runs in whatever combo of components

October

Tuesdays 530-630pm

Nov 5, 12, 19, 26


$31.50/ Dog (Etransfer)

$32.71/Dog (Credit Card)



Seminars


Introduction to scent detection



This seminar is your starting point to find out what Scent Detection is all about!

Sporting Scent Detection uses Essential Oils and the same methods and techniques as Drug, Bomb, Search and Rescue and Human Remains Detection Dogs.

Learn all about Nosework and the different organizations you and your dog can play with.

Your dog will be introduced to scent, learn the basics of search patterns, odor commitment, as well as starting to shape indications

We will be using Oils from the SDDA Organization for this seminar.

Come learn all about this growing sport! Dogs of all breeds, age and size are welcome.

No experience necessary.

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 $126/Dog (etransfer) $129.95 (credit card)


SDDA Games



This seminar will introduce the 4 SDDA Games of Aerial (High and Highfly), Distance, Speed and Team.

These games are geared towards teams that are working at the Advanced level and higher.

While it is not required to attend this seminar, it is recommended for the dogs to have completed the 2 Intro to Scent classes or equivalent and recognize odor.

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$126/dog (etransfer) $129.95 (credit card)

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