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K9 Nosework Drop In
K9 Nosework drop-ins $35 per dog per class
Drop-in classes are multi-level classes. These classes focus on the addition of special target odors for your dog to search out. This allows for more complex puzzles and endless search possibilities. Each of the training sessions will focus on one or more search puzzles, depending on the needs of your dog and the other teams in the class. Your dog does not need to be on odor, but you will have to have completed a foundations of nosework or introductory nosework course in order to meet the class requirements.
If you have questions or need more information about K9 Nosework Drop In classes, please contact the instructor, Cheryl Beckage, via email at k9nosequest@gmail.com or via text at 317-513-3890.
Foundations of K9 Nosework
Foundations of K9 Nosework $195 for 6 classes, payment is required at time of sign-up (venmo, cash, or check)
During this series of classes, we will work on developing the dog’s ability to search independently from you. Your dog will search for something s/he already loves – like cheese or a favorite toy. As your dog continues to progress and builds the drive to search, you will learn how to read your dog’s body language and develop observational skills by watching your dog and others in the class. Through this series, you and your dog will build confidence as a team by solving search puzzles that change every week. By the end of the foundations class, you both will have developed a love of the game.
Open to anyone! Because all dogs come with the ability to sniff, there are no special handler/dog requirements needed to participate in K9 Nose Work and no prior training class is needed.
Please note: Dogs will be in the classroom searching 1 at a time during the 60-90 minute class. Between searches, K9 Nose Work requires your dog to be kenneled or otherwise contained in a separate room or vehicle and each dog should get 3-4 searches each class, while your fellow human classmates watch. If your dog is sensitive to new people or environments, please be sure to let the instructor know at the start of class.
Due to the nature of this class, there are no make-ups or credits for missed classes.
If you have questions or need more information about K9 Foundations for Nosework, please contact the instructor, Cheryl Beckage, via email at k9nosequest@gmail.com or via text at 317-513-3890.