Virtual On-line Class

This is an extension of one of our regular classes, and is designed for those who cannot attend regular classes with us.  There will a video posted each Thursday with the lesson from the week.  It will feature some dog demos in addition to the lecture and the questions posed by the students in the live class.  Students of the online class are able to ask their own questions about the exercise via the appropriate thread on the FB grooup.  Each student can submit 1 video for review per week on that week’s lesson topic.
Dates: August 1 – September 5

Time: Video to be posted prior to 6:30pm EST on Thursday nights
Cost: $100/6 week session

Drop In Class: Foundations for the Competitive Nosework Dog

This class is intended to be an “add on” to your regular training class, no matter where you take it.  We will focus on keeping the foundation skills in your nosework dog sharp so you can work higher level problem solving in your regular classes.  This is particularly important for NW3 and Elite level dogs or if you do a fair amount of blind searching through your regular practice.  These classes will be held approximately once a month and pre-registration is required.  We will run the class with a minimum of 5 students, and we will cap the class at 8.  Classes are one hour long.  Come join us for a relaxed class focusing on fundamentals!
Dates: Friday, October 25, 2019
Time: 7:00 pm
Enrollment Limit: 5-8students
Cost: $35

Drop In Class: Foundations for the Competitive Nosework Dog

This class is intended to be an “add on” to your regular training class, no matter where you take it.  We will focus on keeping the foundation skills in your nosework dog sharp so you can work higher level problem solving in your regular classes.  This is particularly important for NW3 and Elite level dogs or if you do a fair amount of blind searching through your regular practice.  These classes will be held approximately once a month and pre-registration is required.  We will run the class with a minimum of 5 students, and we will cap the class at 8.  Classes are one hour long.  Come join us for a relaxed class focusing on fundamentals!
Dates: Friday, November 22, 2019
Time: 7:00 pm
Enrollment Limit: 5-8students
Cost: $35

Managing Time and Search Area: “Time and Space”

In this 2 hour clinic we will work on our skills both managing time and navigating a search area of various styles.  What should you spend your time on?  What have you effectively covered and what do you want to go back to check?  We will talk search strategies and patterns.  Join us for what is sure to be a popular topic!
Dates: Saturday, November 23, 2019
Time: Session 1 – 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM; Session 2 will open in the event session 1 fills and there is interest – 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Enrollment Limit: 6 students
Cost: $95

Drop In Class: Foundations for the Competitive Nosework Dog

This class is intended to be an “add on” to your regular training class, no matter where you take it.  We will focus on keeping the foundation skills in your nosework dog sharp so you can work higher level problem solving in your regular classes.  This is particularly important for NW3 and Elite level dogs or if you do a fair amount of blind searching through your regular practice.  These classes will be held approximately once a month and pre-registration is required.  We will run the class with a minimum of 5 students, and we will cap the class at 8.  Classes are one hour long.  Come join us for a relaxed class focusing on fundamentals!
Dates: Friday, January 3, 2020
Time: 7:00 pm
Enrollment Limit: 5-8students
Cost: $35

Nose Work Dinner Theater

This is a video review combined with nosework socializing.  This is an opportunity to have one of your videos reviewed by Michele during dinner.  Each participant will get one video spot, and videos need to be submitted one week prior to the event (by January 3).  This is a potluck event, more communication
Dates: January 10, 2020

Time: Arrive at 6:30pm, video review starts at 7:00pm
Cost: $15/person & initial video, $5/for an additional video review

Handling for Success

Here’s your handling clinic!  Come to discuss on and off leash handling choices, long line management, cast offs and covering the search area.  All things handling!  This clinic will be focused on the human end of the leash, and will have searches set up for you to practice handling strategy.
Dates: January 18, 2020

Time: 8:00 AM -10:00 AM (Session 1); 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM (Session 2 should Session 1 fill)
Cost: $95/team

Drop In Class: Foundations for the Competitive Nosework Dog

This class is intended to be an “add on” to your regular training class, no matter where you take it.  We will focus on keeping the foundation skills in your nosework dog sharp so you can work higher level problem solving in your regular classes.  This is particularly important for NW3 and Elite level dogs or if you do a fair amount of blind searching through your regular practice.  These classes will be held approximately once a month and pre-registration is required.  We will run the class with a minimum of 5 students, and we will cap the class at 8.  Classes are one hour long.  Come join us for a relaxed class focusing on fundamentals!
Dates: Friday, January 31, 2020
Time: 7:00 pm
Enrollment Limit: 5-8students
Cost: $35

Container Clinic (with Video Lecture)

Boxes, paint cans, tool boxes… oh my!  This is an opportunity to practice containers in a variety of set ups, and with a number of different distractors.  We will do a video lecture (provided a few days before the clinic) to ensure maximum working time during the clinic.
Dates: February 8, 2020

Time: 9:00 AM -11:00 AM (Session 1); 11:30 AM – 11:30 PM (Session 2 should Session 1 fill)
Cost: $95/team

Drop In Class: Foundations for the Competitive Nosework Dog

This class is intended to be an “add on” to your regular training class, no matter where you take it.  We will focus on keeping the foundation skills in your nosework dog sharp so you can work higher level problem solving in your regular classes.  This is particularly important for NW3 and Elite level dogs or if you do a fair amount of blind searching through your regular practice.  These classes will be held approximately once a month and pre-registration is required.  We will run the class with a minimum of 5 students, and we will cap the class at 8.  Classes are one hour long.  Come join us for a relaxed class focusing on fundamentals!
Dates: Friday, February 28, 2020
Time: 7:00 pm
Enrollment Limit: 5-8students
Cost: $35

Searching with Independence Clinic

In this clinic, we will work on improving the independent focus and drive of your nose work dog.  If you are looking to build your dog’s confidence in moving away from you in pursuit of odor, this clinic is for you.  If you are looking to preserve your dogs already confident and independent ways, this clinic is for you!  We will play a series of games to promote this style of hunting.
Dates: February 29, 2020

Time: 9:00 AM -11:00 AM (Session 1); 11:30 AM – 11:30 PM (Session 2 should Session 1 fill)
Cost: $95/team

Inaccesible Hides Clinic (with video lecture)

Work on a variety of inaccesible hides during this clinic, as well as investigate how to identify them as the dog is negotiating the problem.  We will provide a video lecture (sent to you via email a day or two before the clinic) to ensure we get the maximum working time out of our clinic time.
Dates: March 14, 2020
Time:9:00 AM -11:00 AM (Session 1); 11:30 AM – 11:30 PM (Session 2 should Session 1 fill)
Cost: $95

Drop In Class: Foundations for the Competitive Nosework Dog

This class is intended to be an “add on” to your regular training class, no matter where you take it.  We will focus on keeping the foundation skills in your nosework dog sharp so you can work higher level problem solving in your regular classes.  This is particularly important for NW3 and Elite level dogs or if you do a fair amount of blind searching through your regular practice.  These classes will be held approximately once a month and pre-registration is required.  We will run the class with a minimum of 5 students, and we will cap the class at 8.  Classes are one hour long.  Come join us for a relaxed class focusing on fundamentals!
Dates: Friday, March 27, 2020
Time: 7:00 pm
Enrollment Limit: 5-8students
Cost: $35

Sniff-Thru

At least 4 searches in various elements.  Handlers can choose to run them blind, pair with food, or have coaching.
Dates: October 19, 2019
Time: Starting at 10:00am
Cost: $35

Sniff-Thru

At least 4 searches in various elements.  Handlers can choose to run them blind, pair with food, or have coaching.
Dates: November 10, 2019
Time: Starting at 10:00am
Cost: $35

Sniff-Thru

At least 4 searches in various elements.  Handlers can choose to run them blind, pair with food, or have coaching.
Dates: December 22, 2019
Time: Starting at 10:00am
Cost: $35

Sniff-Thru

At least 4 searches in various elements.  Handlers can choose to run them blind, pair with food, or have coaching.
Dates: January 5, 2020
Time: Starting at 10:00am
Cost: $35

Sniff-Thru

At least 4 searches in various elements.  Handlers can choose to run them blind, pair with food, or have coaching.
Dates: January 26, 2020
Time: Starting at 10:00am
Cost: $35

Sniff-Thru

At least 4 searches in various elements.  Handlers can choose to run them blind, pair with food, or have coaching.
Dates: Saturday February 15, 2020
Time: Starting at 10:00am
Cost: $35

Sniff-Thru

At least 4 searches in various elements.  Handlers can choose to run them blind, pair with food, or have coaching.
Dates: February 23, 2020
Time: Starting at 10:00am
Cost: $35

Sniff-Thru

At least 4 searches in various elements.  Handlers can choose to run them blind, pair with food, or have coaching.
Dates: March 8, 2020
Time: Starting at 10:00am
Cost: $35

Sniff-Thru

At least 4 searches in various elements.  Handlers can choose to run them blind, pair with food, or have coaching.
Dates: March 22, 2020
Time: Starting at 10:00am
Cost: $35

Elite Survival Guide

Learn what to expect or work to improve the skills you already have for competing at Elite level.  We will spend 3 weeks working elite skills.  We will push you to be able to interpret your dogs better, and teach your dogs how to better navigate problems.

*It is advised this class is taken alongside a foundations class but is not required.

Dates: February, 2, 9, & 16, 2020
Time: 10:00 am and will run 2-3 hours depending on group size
Cost: $275