This six-week course repeats the process of Intro to Nose Work, but now begins the process of introducting the target odor to the dog. We continue watching the dog’s changing behaviors and focus on handling skills. Searches and focus on exteriors and vehicles.

Specific K9 Nose Work Class Structure and Rules will be emailed directly to the students, along with a list

of things that will be needed.

Things you will need:

• Crate: (where your dog will rest between runs). Dogs must be crate trained unless other accommodations are available. There are some crates available at Smarty Paws.
• Chair: (There will be facility chairs, but you may prefer something more comfortable)
• Water: (for you and the dog)
• Flat Collar: (buckle or Martingale style) or a well-fitted traditional style harness during the class. No head halters or Easy Walk harnesses during runs but they may be used to and from the search area as needed.
• Leash: A 6-foot light-weight leather or nylon leash (no chain or retractable). All danging items, rings, charms, poop bags holders must be removed so as not to distract the dog.
• High value treats! Bring a few other things, in case what you thought was going to work doesn’t. Sometimes, your usual food reward for other activities is not high enough value for Nose Work ®. We’ve found some of the following to be very motivating: Tuna, sardines, salmon, cheeses, sausages, mackerel, meatballs, liverwurst, and hot dogs. Please avoid crumbly/crunchy cookie-type treats.
• Treat pouch/bait bag: Please bring a small vented container, bait bag or “Tug N Treat” in which to put the food.
• Hungry & Motivated Dog: Please, either do not feed your dog before the class, or feed a reduced meal so that your dog is hungry and motivated. Also if you have a high energy dog, please don’t burn them out with a long hike or play session before the class.