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Information About Our Scent Work Classes

Introduction to K9 Nose Work (1) $140 for the six-week session. The class covers the history and philosophy of nose work, the concept of the game, handler observation skills, and getting the dog focused. The dogs search for high-value food or a toy. Most searches are conducted inside.

Introduction to K9 Nose Work (2) $140 for the six-week session. The class introduces the dog to searching vehicles, exteriors, and closed containers. More challenging searches and environments are introduced.

Introduction to Odor $140 for the six-week session. The dog learns to search for birch and anise odor in all four elements – interiors, exteriors, vehicles, and containers.

Advanced Nose Work $140 for the six-week session. Dogs are introduced to clove odor and prepare for odor recognition tests and competitive trials.

Private Nose Work Classes
$35/45 minutes

General Class Information: All training services are paid at the first class for group classes, or the day of the lesson for private lessons. Payment can be made by check, cash, or credit card.

You can also pay in advance with PayPal by logging in to your account and “Send money” to the email dogtalkwithjulie@gmail.com.

Classes are non-refundable, and students must attend four of the six sessions to pass. A make-up session may be scheduled at the instructor’s option if you have an emergency conflict like testing positive for COVID.

Classes and lessons are one hour, unless otherwise stated in the description. You should also plan on homework of 15 minutes at least twice a week in between each session.

Proof of current parvovirus, distemper, and parainfluenza vaccinations is required for all sessions. Also, any dog over four months old needs a current rabies shot.

Dogs should not have any visible signs of illness, ex. runny nose, coughing, eye discharge, diarrhea, vomiting, or mange. No female dogs in heat in classes. If your dog becomes ill after you’ve paid for a lesson, we can re-schedule a make-up class for the one you miss.

Participants must be at least 16 years old, and dogs at least six months old. Students may also have another family member attend and observe.

A beagle on a leash standing next to a white van.

Information About Our Scent Work Classes

Introduction to K9 Nose Work (1) $140 for the six-week session. The class covers the history and philosophy of nose work, the concept of the game, handler observation skills, and getting the dog focused. The dogs search for high-value food or a toy. Most searches are conducted inside.

Introduction to K9 Nose Work (2) $140 for the six-week session. The class introduces the dog to searching vehicles, exteriors, and closed containers. More challenging searches and environments are introduced.

Introduction to Odor $140 for the six-week session. The dog learns to search for birch and anise odor in all four elements – interiors, exteriors, vehicles, and containers.

Advanced Nose Work $140 for the six-week session. Dogs are introduced to clove odor and prepare for odor recognition tests and competitive trials.

Private Nose Work Classes
$35/45 minutes

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General Class Information: All training services are paid at the first class for group classes, or the day of the lesson for private lessons. Payment can be made by check, cash, or credit card.

You can also pay in advance with PayPal by logging in to your account and “Send money” to the email dogtalkwithjulie@gmail.com.

Services are non-refundable, but can be rescheduled due to an emergency conflict.

Classes and lessons are one hour, unless otherwise stated in the description. You should also plan on homework of 15 minutes at least twice a week in between each session.

Proof of current parvovirus, distemper, and parainfluenza vaccinations is required for all sessions. Also, any dog over four months old needs a current rabies shot.

Dogs should not have any visible signs of illness, ex. runny nose, coughing, eye discharge, diarrhea, vomiting, or mange. No female dogs in heat in classes. If your dog becomes ill after you’ve paid for a lesson, we can re-schedule a make-up class for the one you miss.

Participants must be at least 16 years old, and dogs at least six months old. Students may also have another family member attend and observe.

Check out the forms below to see more class information, and a questionnaire you will fill out and bring to the first class.