This class advances the dog's scent discrimination skills taught in the Introduction to K9 Nose Work [1] class. Dogs are taught to identify the first target odor of the sport: Birch, a natural essential oil. This class builds on the skills taught in Introduction to Nose Work. Additionally, we introduce techniques and tactics for building better dog/handler teamwork. This class is also appropriate for dog handler teams working with Birch who would like to gain experience searching for Birch in a new environment.
Frequency & Duration: 1.5 hours per week for 6 weeks
Fees: $200 ($180 if your dog has taken a previous SF SPCA class in the past year)
Class capacity: 6 students
Location: 243 Alabama Street
Course prerequisites: Introduction to K9 Nose Work and Instructor approval. Dogs in this class must be capable of quietly handling confinement crated away from their handlers or in a properly equipped vehicle. Dogs should be at least 5 months old. Students who have not taken a previous SF SPCA Nose Work class must also fill out the Online K9 Nose Work Questionnaire [2] prior to class.
Instructor: Michele Garlick, CNWI
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