• Burn off extra energy
• Build confidence
• Keep senior dogs active
• Have fun!

Course Progression

Think of Nose Work as a game that gets more advanced over time. You have to learn the basics before moving on to the next level.

Intro to K9 Nose Work®

Use boxes and treats to teach your dog how to systematically search an indoor area and locate the source of odor. Easy to get started, no equipment needed!

• Introduce your dog to the activity and sport of nose work
• Lay foundational skills needed for more advanced levels
• Build drive and stamina for searching
• Create enthusiasm using the reinforcer dogs love best: treats!
• Two ways to play: DIY or get direct instructor support and a private community of fellow dog lovers
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Intro to Exteriors + Vehicles

*Online course coming soon!* More information will be available as we get closer to launch! Take your dog’s sniffing skills to the next level and introduce exteriors and vehicles using treats. Expand their skills and learn the dos and don’ts of this next step. Create a rock solid foundation whether you just want to have fun or you want to eventually compete.

• Prerequisite: Intro to K9 Nose Work®
• Introduce new search elements: exteriors and vehicles
• Improve your skills as your dog’s searching teammate
• Prepare for the next step: Intro to Odor

Intro to Odor

*Online course coming soon!* More information will be available as we get closer to launch! Build on basic skills from Intro to K9 Nose Work® + Intro to Exteriors/Vehicles to advance to the next level. Use odor kits (tins and birch-scented Q-tips) to teach your dog how to search for the odor of birch.

• Prerequisite: Intro to K9 Nose Work® + Intro to Exteriors/Vehicles
• Direct your dog’s enthusiasm from the game of finding treats to the game of finding specific smells (AKA target odors)
• Lay the foundation for nose work competition or continuing nose work with additional odors