Saturday Events

Introduce you and your dog to the fun sport of K9 Nose Work in this introductory workshop. Dogs will learn to search for hidden treats using box searches, helping them develop natural scenting abilities while building confidence, independence, and enthusiasm for the game. Handlers will focus on learning to read their dog’s behavior and body language as they encounter odor.

Scentwork isn’t just about finding the hide, It’s about everything that happens before your dog ever reaches the search area.
From crate… to leash… to start line. Scentwork is more than a searching exercise, it’s a partnership exercise that builds trust and confidence. The search doesn’t begin at “Go sniff.” It begins the second your dog steps out of the car.

This workshop will focus on building a better rountine including a solid start line release. A novice container search will be set up for the dogs to search, but not the main focus.
What to Bring
-Your scentwork gear, including long line (10-12 foot), harness, high value treats and or toy

Prerequisite:

Dogs must be imprinted on Birch

This workshop explores how game-based Nose Work exercises can accelerate learning, increase motivation, and improve performance for both dogs and handlers. Participants will learn how games build key skills such as reading your dog, working with time constraints, search area coverage, and problem-solving, all while creating meaningful challenge in a low-pressure environment. Attendees will get to play practical, fun, games with their dogs and other handlers.

Low-pressure mock trial featuring both a container search and a vehicle search. Each team will have 3 minutes per search, giving handlers and dogs a chance to practice in a trial-style setting without the stress of an official event. This is a great opportunity to build confidence, fine-tune skills, and gain experience in a supportive environment. Teams may arrive and run anytime between 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM. Spots are limited to 15 teams.

Prerequisite:

Must be on odor