This is not actually a course, but a way for you to get your basic information entered in to the CourseStorm website, including your contact information and your dog's information and health data, as well as to read our Hold Harmless agreement, our refund policy, and our severe weather policy. This will let you get familiar with CourseStorm so when we actually have classes for which you can sign up, you will ready to go.

INTRO TO SCENT

Weeks: 6

Length: 60 minutes per week

Class size: minimum of 3, maximum of 6 Suitable for dogs 6 months and up

Prerequisites: Basic obedience skills

INTRO TO SCENT - Designed for scent teams that have little to no experience in nosework. In this course we will use our target odor (birch) to teach the basics of nosework. We will also cover air movement, working as a team, creating dedication to odor, reading your dog’s body language, and designing simple searches.

Scent kit provided with cost of class.

The course includes on-line videos that will help support learning outside of class, a course syllabus that will be emailed before the first session, and a scent kit that will be distributed at the first class and is included in the class price.

THERE ARE NO DOGS THE FIRST CLASS, ONLY PEOPLE

Equipment:

• Lots of small, easy-to-chew, high-value treats (this is from the dog’s perspective; they should love what they are getting) and a favorite non-squeaker tug toy
• Collar or harness and 6 foot leash
• If your dog is active and likes to bark, bring something to occupy them during down time as well as a mat or bed

REGISTRATION IS BY DOG. DO NOT REGISTER A SECOND PERSON - YOU WILL END UP BEING CHARGED TWICE.

ODOR FOUNDATIONS

Weeks: 6

Length: 60 minutes per week

Class size: minimum of 3, maximum of 6

Suitable for dogs 6 months and up

Prerequisites: Intro to Scent

ODOR FOUNDATIONS - Continuation of skills started in the Intro to Scent course. We will continue to build skills, continue to learn about air movement, search techniques, working with boxes and containers, and interior searches. The target odors will be birch and anise. Scent kit provided with cost of class.

***Students should plan to remain in this class for multiple sessions as they work to build skills and search accuracy.

The course includes on-line videos that will help support learning outside of class, a course syllabus that will be emailed before the first session, and a scent kit that will be distributed at the first class and is included in the class price.

THERE ARE NO DOGS THE FIRST CLASS, ONLY PEOPLE

Equipment:

• Lots of small, easy-to-chew, high-value treats (this is from the dog’s perspective; they should
• love what they are getting) and a favorite non-squeaker tug toy
• Collar or harness and 6 foot leash
• If your dog is active and likes to bark, bring something to occupy them during down time

REGISTRATION IS BY DOG. DO NOT REGISTER A SECOND PERSON - YOU WILL END UP BEING CHARGED TWICE.

NOVICE SCENT

Weeks: 6

Length: 60 minutes per week

Class size: minimum of 3, maximum of 6

Suitable for dogs 1 year and up

Prerequisites: Odor Foundations

NOVICE SCENT - Continuation of skills started in the Odor Foundations course. We will continue to build skills, continue to learn about air movement, search techniques, working with boxes and containers, vehicle, buried/water, and interior searches.

The target odors will be AKC odors of birch, anise, clove, cypress. Scent kit provided with the cost of class.

***Students should plan to remain in this class for multiple sessions as they work to build skills and search accuracy.

The course includes on-line videos that will help support learning outside of class, a course syllabus that will be emailed before the first session, and a scent kit that will be distributed at the first class and is included in the class price.

Equipment:

• Lots of small, easy-to-chew, high-value treats (this is from the dog’s perspective; they should
• love what they are getting) and a favorite non-squeaker tug toy
• Collar or harness and 6 foot leash
• If your dog is active and likes to bark, bring something to occupy them during down time

REGISTRATION IS BY DOG. DO NOT REGISTER A SECOND PERSON - YOU WILL END UP BEING CHARGED TWICE.