Introduction to Odour [May]

STRUCTURE: 3 x 3hr sessions Includes an odour kit

Starts May 11

180 Australian dollars

Ulverstone Area - TBC

Available spots

Service Description

This course is the progression from the Intro to K9 Nose Work® course. DATES: ⫸ WK1: Sun, 11 May 2pm-5pm ⫸ WK2: Sun, 18 May 2pm-5pm [No session on Sunday 25 May] ⫸ WK3: Sun, 1 June 2pm-5pm Session length may vary based on class size [may be shorter if less than 4 students and may run a little longer if there are 6 students]. Please take note of ALL dates + the length of the sessions for this course. COST: ⫸ $180. The cost includes a Scent Work Kit [at a discounted value of $30]. If you do not require a SW Kit, use the Code 'NOKIT' to remove the cost of the kit when booking this course. FOCUS OF THIS COURSE: ⫸ We introduce your dog to searching for a target odour! We do this by allowing them search for their favourite reward, which is paired with target odour to build odour recognition. More puzzles. New venue. New target! Watch your dogs learn and grow as their use their hunting skills to find their target. LOCATION: ⫸ TBC Either Penguin or Ulverstone HOW THESE SESSIONS RUN: ⫸ These sessions run identically to the Intro to Nose Work® classes - 1 dog will search at a time + each dog will have multiple searches. We welcome sensitive + reactive dogs to our classes. PRE-REQUISITES: ⫸ Completed an Intro to Nose Work® course with any CNWI or ANWI ⫸ Dog can settle in car or crate [outside of the working room] WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING: ⫸ Please read the full description below!! WHAT COMES AFTER THIS COURSE: ⫸ Graduates of this course can progress to our regular Scent School classes. We continue to expose your dog to any remaining target odours, new scent problems and handler skills, if you wish to proceed past the Intro to K9 Nose Work® course. NOTE: Teams must attend ALL sessions allocated for this workshop to be eligible to graduate. Unfortunately we cannot offer refunds, credits for missed dates.

Upcoming Sessions

Cancellation Policy

Our classes/workshops have limited capacity. For this reason, you are not able to reschedule or cancel your booking, less than 48 hours before the start of the scheduled session. This allows us time to offer your space to another team. To reschedule or cancel your booking, use your Member log-in [web or app] or the email containing your booking details. We cannot do this for you unfortunately. If you cancel or reschedule your class/workshops at least 48 hours prior to commencement, you will receive a credit to your account, for use towards a future session. However, if you do not cancel with at least 48 hours notice, you will forefit any payment you have already made. PLEASE NOTE: If you can fill your space with less than 48 hours notice, to a fellow student, please let us know. It is then your responsibility to seek reimbursment from the student taking your place.

Email Us If You Have Questions!

Class Structure:

The Class Structure can be found HERE. We follow this structure to create a safe + secure learning environment, for ALL dogs.

Is Your Dog a New Student at The Sniffing Zone?

Complete the New Dog Enrolment Form, found HERE.

High Value Reward/Reinforcement:

This are ESSENTIAL. Read more about this HERE

What You Need to Bring to Class:
➳ A [hungry] dog 🐶
➳ Loads of High Value Reward/Reinforcement. Food 🍗🍖🥩 needs to be in a labelled container [best if they're soft, smelly, moist, quick + easy to eat - NOT raw / dry / crunchy / chewy]. High value reinforcment also includes toys 🪢⚽🧸 for our high drive, toy reward, dogs [tug toys / balls / kongs on rope etc].
➳ A collar or harness which your dog is comfortable working in. If your dog has not worked/walked/worn a particular item before, please leave it at home. *NB* NO correction equipment can be worn during sessions [check chains/martingales/slip leash/harness/collar etc]
➳ The longest, lightweight leash you have [no chain/retractable leads]. Make sure there is nothing hanging from your leash [charms, poop bags]
➳ Poop bags
➳ Water in/near your car for your dog💧
➳ Cooling ❄️ or Heating 🔥 aids to keep your dog comfy while they rest [and for your comfort while you're in class!!]

Recording of Sessions:

The best way to learn, is to watch. And as such, we try to record your sessions.

If your session is recorded, we will make available, access to the recording, for your personal use - we don't mind if you show your mates, how awesome your dog is, but videos should not be shared on any social media platform. Video's can be found in your personal, unlisted, YouTube folder [head to the 'student notice board' to find your link - make sure you're signed into the members area to access this page!

Weather:

Class dates may change due to extreme weather.