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K9 Nose Work
When
Sat Mar 20, 2010 - Sat Mar 20, 2010
Where
Hudson, MA - United States
Instructor Amy Herot, CPDT-KA, CNWI & Jill Marie O'Brien, CPDT-KA, CNWI View Event Publisher
Price
$100 - $160
Registration Info http://dogsofcourse.com/
K9 Nose Work with
Amy Herot, CPDT-KA and Jill Marie O'Brien, CPDT-KA
co-founders of K9 Nose Work & NACSW
- Certified Nose Work Instructors
K9 Nose Work, the new, exciting, detection-style sport is designed to develop dogs’ natural scenting abilities by using their curiosity, desire to hunt, and their love of toys, food, and exercise. It’s a great way for any dog to have fun, build confidence, and burn lots of mental and physical energy. Dogs are sniffing it up!
Scent work, or ‘nose work’ as it is often called is the most natural thing any dog can do, but how do you teach that to companion dog owners?
This one-day introductory workshop is designed for future K9 Nose Work instructors, dog sports enthusiasts, and the pet owner looking for a fun outlet for her dog. Amy and Jill will take you through the process of getting a dog started in K9 Nose Work, concentrating on the basic concepts and foundation skills for dogs and handlers. The founders will share their proven training techniques and class structure demonstrating the most efficient ways to encourage and develop a dog’s scenting abilities by using their natural desires. A PowerPoint presentation and video clips from actual K9 Nose Work classes will highlight the process and give participants a first-hand look at not only America’s hottest new sport but the range of applications for companion dogs, including exercise, relationship-building, mental stimulation, confidence building, and behavior rehabilitation. The workshop will also provide an introductory overview of the more advanced nose work elements including: the three target odors, understanding scent distribution properties, working scent in different environments, recognizing and building the communication of the alert, odor recognition testing, and preparing for competition.
Join the founders of the K9 Nose Work sport as they make a tour of the Northeast in March 2010.
This is a great opportunity for people on the east coast to learn from the California co-founders of K9 Nose Work.
CPDTs can earn 6.5 CEUs.
For complete information go to www.dogsofcourse.com or contact Dana Crevling at Crevling@dogsofcourse.com or 508/529-3568, M -F, 8am - 7pm EST.