– S.H., Rockville, MD
UPDATE – 6/26/20
Your Dog’s Friend is now offering in-person Nose Work classes.
- Masks must be worn at all times
- Only one family member per dog
- Please review additional COVID-19 policies here
About this Class:
After associating the odor of birch with yummy treats, we go back outside to revisit exteriors and vehicles with odor. We slowly increase the number of hides that are odor only. The last two classes, we add the type of scenario you would find if you took an ORT (Odor Recognition Test). In these tests, 12 identical boxes are set out in front of the judges. You have 3 minutes to take your dog through them to find the ONE box that has the odor in it.
The Sport: This exciting, detection-style sport develops a dog‘s natural scenting abilities by using the dog‘s curiosity, desire to hunt, and love of toys, food, and exercise. Eventually, there will be Odor Recognition Trials and Titles, but you can already do fun nose work at home using minimal supplies.
Instructors:
- Jacqueline Reardon, ANWI (Fridays)
- Cynthia Langford, ANWI (Sundays)
Fee: $175
Upcoming Classes
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Registration
Class fees help support the free programs and services provided by Your Dog’s Friend, a non-profit organization dedicated to educating and supporting dog parents.
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Not ready to sign up? Waiting for a better day to fit your schedule? Join the Nose Work 3 wait list and we’ll email you as soon as we schedule new sessions of this class.