Nosework Skills 1
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Also, please read the Frequently Asked Questions for more information.
Pre-registration is required for all classes. For more information or to verify class availability, e-mail click to send mail or call 319-360-6402 and leave a message..
Description: Continued training on skills and odor puzzles commonly seen in the beginning
through intermediate nosework trial levels (Novice/Advanced/Superior UKC levels and/or
Novice/Advanced/Excellent AKC levels). Instructors will work with the handlers to improve handling
skills and recognition of when dog is in odor and working out the odor puzzle. Some examples of odor
puzzles that may be used in class are threshold hides, multiple hides, converging odor, low hides,
elevated hides, inaccessible hides, blank areas, distractors. Handler teams may take this class as
many times as they wish while working at the trial levels listed in this description (or if not
trialing but just want to increase their dogs' nosework skills).
This may be either a four-week or six-week class, check Classes page.
Prerequisites: Beginning Nosework 3 or equivalent skills. Dogs will be crated when they are not working. Dogs able to recognize and alert on Birch/Anise/Clove odors. Additional odors may be introduced in this class at the instructor’s discretion.
Cost: Six-week class :
$120 for non-members/inactive members; $90 for active members.
Four-week class :
$80.00 for non-members/inactive members; $60.00 for active members.
Location: 4RK9's [map]
Nosework Class Registration Form
Nosework Class E-Registration Form
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