Online Classes (April/May):

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Introduction to Scent

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Handling Tools: Teamwork through skill on both ends of the leash (NEW!)

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Limited to 50 participants, cost: $130 (6 weeks)​

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Online only: Unlimited questions and video feedback.

You will be given a lecture and assignments each week.

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​Payment is due by the first day of class to reserve your place in class.

Material presented in class builds on the previous week. Missed classes are not credited forward. 

No refunds, make-up classes, or substitues if you have to miss a week.

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CLASSES

Introduction to Scent - Online Only

This class is for new teams that want to learn about the fun game of scent work. You will have the most success if you know how to motivate your dog (food or toy). No prior obedience training is required. Suitable for dogs of all ages.

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Your dog will learn to recognize birch essential oil, communicate its presence to you, and start working simple search areas. Through this class, your dog will learn to hunt independently and confidently. You will learn about scent work competitions and what is expected from your dog to be ready to start competing. We will use a marking system to create clear understanding of how to earn a reward and to create value on odor.

 

​Classes start on April 15th (lecture posted Monday, live lecture Tuesday), and go for 6 consecutive weeks. Please choose only ONE dog to work through this class. I'm happy for you to test it with more than one, but I will be giving feedback and watching videos for only one dog. Thanks! If you have multiple dogs you would like feedback on (changes of behavior mainly for this class), you can sign up once with each dog (2 registrations).

 

​Live online lecture (attendance optional, meeting is recorded): TUESDAY evenings at 6pm AZ Time

​(No "In-Person" classes)

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Handling Tools - Online Only

This 6-week class will focus on building skills within the handler to better understand how to respond to their dog's behaviors within the search. It will allow you to learn your dog's COBs more clearly, give you options on what you can do in response to their behaviors, and ultimately, better support your dog for success and joy within the search. 

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This is a brand new class and a curriculum will be posted in late March. Topics will include leash handling, pressure, movement (handler and dog), and selection-type search handling (containers, buried, vehicles) vs. area search handling. The goal of the class is to improve the handler's observational skills, develop the tools in the handler, and build confidence in both ends of the leash.

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The teams in this class should have a strong understanding that "odor pays" as well as the ability to search independently in new environments. This class will not focus on your dog's indication at source or ability to work specific types of hides.

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Live online lecture (attendance optional, meeting is recorded): Tuesday evenings at 7:00pm AZ time

(No "In-Person" classes)

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Beginning Competition (In Person)

This class is designed for teams that have just started competing, competing for a little while, or have trained to the level that can start! Dogs should be confidently searching birch (or more) in various environments and have done container and area searches. I have teams in this class that range from starting Novice/ORT to Competing in advanced AKC, NW2, and just starting in Excellent AKC.

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In-Person classes:

Wednesday 10:30am - FULL (4 weeks only this session)

Thursday 6pm - FULL

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Classes start on March 6th, and go for 5 consecutive weeks.

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Competitive Push (In Person)

This class is designed for teams that are working with an unknown number of hides and focusing on scent puzzles and handling required to succeed in AKC Master/Detective or NACSW NW3/Elite.

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In-Person classes:

Wednesday 8am, 9:10am, 6pm, 7:10pm

Thursday 8am, 9:10am, 7:10pm

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Classes start on March 6th, and go for 5 consecutive weeks.

Thursday classes miss March 14th (4 weeks only).

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Private 1-on-1 Services

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1-week of unlimited Private Coaching OR One-hour private online zoom session ($50)

• Any Topic​

• Build a training plan specialized for YOUR team. 

  • We will create an action list (checklists!) of things you can work on to improve your weaknesses​

  • I will have different setups and exercises that you can do to target these skills​

• Zoom 1-on-1 room available to discuss or do live feedback (used for the 1-hour option). (contact me to arrange meeting time, the schedule in online booking is not updated with all my schedule)​

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In-Person Private Lessons - ($65 - 1 hour) **This rate will increase to $100/hour starting June 1st

• Please contact me for availability - Currently booking at least 1 month out.

• The location could be my home or a nearby park or space, depending on my schedule and topics needed to be worked.

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