Intro to Odor

 

Who should come?

 

• Dogs who are eagerly, confidently, and independently searching for food in a variety of environments both on and off leash.  

• Handlers who have learned to recognize the dog's change of behavior when working scent and when at source.

• PLEASE NOTE:  Dog and handlers who have not completed at least one Beginner class will be evaluated prior to being accepted in the Intro to Odor class.

 

What will my dog and I learn?

 

Your dog will be introduced to the target odors and to increasingly more challenging searches. 

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You will learn better leash skills and improve your ability to read your dog’s body language as they problem-solve.  Basic scent theory will be discussed to give you a better understanding of the dog's behavior when working scent. 

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Once your dog has learned the target odors, you may decide to try competing, or you may wish to simply continue playing the game for fun.   

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