Scent Work

Scent Work Classes

Intro to Scent Work – An introduction to the dog sport of scent work. It is fun for dogs of all breeds and ages. Dogs will be searching for their favorite food or toy reward hidden in a variety of environments. It is a great way to allow your dog to have fun, build confidence, and independence. Handlers will start to learn how to read their dog’s body language as they work scent.

Pre-requisite: Dog must be comfortable in a crate while other dogs are working.

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Intro to Odor – This class will introduce the scent odor birch. If your dog has done primary searches and is ready to learn target odor, this is the next class progression.

Pre-requisite: Dogs must have completed DDTC Intro to Scent Work, prior scent work class, or permission of the instructor.

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Continuing Odor – For teams who have completed Intro to Odor and are already on birch. We will be introducing new odors (anise and clove). There will be more challenging searches including blind hides (unknown to the handler), exterior, interiors, containers and vehicles, and further development of handling skills.

Pre-requisite: Dogs must have completed DDTC Intro to Odor, prior scent work class (birch), or permission of the instructor.

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Intermediate Scent Work – For dogs that are proficient working birch, anise, and clove target odors. Teams will explore more difficult hides and learn greater skills and strategies to become an effective scent detection team.

Pre-requisite: Dogs must have completed DDTC Continuing Odor, prior scent work class (birch, anise and clove), or permission of the instructor.

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Beginner Novice/Intermediate – Allows your dog to use his most powerful sense – smell! Dogs will start by searching for treats and work up to birch and possibly anise. You will be taught to recognize your dog’s cue to you that he has found the scent. The scent can be hidden in either a box or container.

Pre-requisite: Dogs must have completed DDTC Beginner Basic or be evaluated by instructor/director.

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