Northfield Dog Training

SCENTWORK FOR PUPPIES

Weeks: 6

Length: 60 minutes per week

Class size: minimum of 3, maximum of 6

Prerequisites: Age appropriate vaccinations. This class is designed for puppies 12 weeks to 8 months that have no experience in nosework.

PREVIOUS PUPPY CLASS, BASIC OBEDIENCE AND FOCUS SKILLS NOT REQUIRED.

SCENTWORK FOR PUPPIES - This class is designed to tap into your dog’s natural instinct to smell the world around them. We will start by pairing the target odor of birch with rewards and build their skills playing games and having fun.

The course will cover reading your dog’s body language, using play as a reward, creating handler focus, creating interest in the target odor and designing simple searches. This class will prepare your puppy for moving into Intro to Scent. Can be taken at the same time as an age appropriate puppy class to round out your dogs' learning. 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.

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 mat or bed to relax on

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

Class dates:

SEPTEMBER 16 - OCTOBER 21 6:15- 7:15