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Level 1 Classes

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Intro to Nosework

  • Prereq Classes: n/a

    Prereq Skills: settling quietly in a vehicle alone, ability to feel comfortable around novel humans*

    Note: Cars are required to attend this class as every dog searches individually. Dogs must be OK with relaxing in their vehicle between searches.

    *If your dog struggles to do either of these skills, check out our private lessons for help.

  • Intro to K9 Nosework is where your dog will learn the foundation skills of the sport.

    The class focus is on building their drive to search, as well as their independent hunting & problem solving skills.

    No prior experience or training is required, but this class will be required to participate in next steps classes such as Intro to Odour (where your dog will learn to find essential oils instead of food) or Intro to Urban Barnhunt (where your dog will learn to find animal smells instead of food).

  • Time: 7:15pm on Wednesdays for 6 weeks (this is a 1hr class)

    Location: Connective Community Center (3360 Fraser St, Vancouver, BC V5V 4C1)

    Maximum Capacity: 4 dogs per class & 4 humans per dog (please leave children under 10 at home)

    Cost: $275 +GST

    Vaccinations & Behavior Requirements: Dogs must be over the age of 4 months and be able to provide proof of vaccinations/titer tests. If your dog has a history of human aggression/fear please contact us about private nosework sessions.

    This class is open to dogs of all shapes, sizes & temperaments, including reactive, senior, and dogs with mobility and endurance challenges.

Level 2 Classes

Expand your skillset

Intro to Urban Hunting

  • Prereq Classes: Intro to Nosework

    Prereq Skills: settling quietly in a vehicle alone, ability to feel comfortable around novel humans*

    Note: Cars are required to attend this class as every dog searches individually. Dogs must be OK with relaxing in their vehicle between searches.

    *If your dog struggles to do either of these skills, check out our private lessons for help.

  • Intro to Urban Hunting is your next step on your nosework journey.

    Based on the dogsport called “Barnhunt,” this class focuses on introducing your dog to the concept of hunting for animal smells instead of food. It’s the perfect class for dogs with prey drive!

  • Time: 6pm on Thursdays for 6 weeks (this is a 1hr class)

    Location: Connective Community Center (3360 Fraser St, Vancouver, BC V5V 4C1)

    Maximum Capacity: 4 dogs per class & 4 humans per dog (please leave children under 10 at home)

    Cost: $275 +GST

    Vaccinations & Behavior Requirements: Dogs must be over the age of 4 months and be able to provide proof of vaccinations/titer tests. If your dog has a history of human aggression/fear please contact us about private Barnhunt sessions.

    This class is open to dogs of all shapes, sizes & temperaments, including reactive, senior, and dogs with mobility and endurance challenges.

Intro to Odour

  • Prereq Classes: Intro to Nosework

    Prereq Skills: settling quietly in a vehicle alone, ability to feel comfortable around novel humans*

    Note: Cars are required to attend this class as every dog searches individually. Dogs must be OK with relaxing in their vehicle between searches.

    *If your dog struggles to do either of these skills, check out our private lessons for help.

  • Intro to odour is your next step on your nosework journey.

    This class focuses on introducing your dog to the concept of hunting for essential oils instead of food.

  • Time: 7:15pm on Wednesdays for 6 weeks (this is a 1hr class)

    Location: Connective Community Center (3360 Fraser St, Vancouver, BC V5V 4C1)

    Maximum Capacity: 4 dogs per class & 4 humans per dog (please leave children under 10 at home)

    Cost: $275 +GST

    Vaccinations & Behavior Requirements: Dogs must be over the age of 4 months and be able to provide proof of vaccinations/titer tests. If your dog has a history of human aggression/fear please contact us about private nosework sessions.

    This class is open to dogs of all shapes, sizes & temperaments, including reactive, senior, and dogs with mobility and endurance challenges.

Continuing Nosework

  • Prereq Classes: Intro to Nosework

    Prereq Skills: settling quietly in a vehicle alone, ability to feel comfortable around novel humans*

    Note: Cars are required to attend this class as every dog searches individually. Dogs must be OK with relaxing in their vehicle between searches.

    *If your dog struggles to do either of these skills, check out our private lessons for help.

  • Continuing Nosework is your next step on your nosework journey.

    This class focuses on strengthening your dogs hunting skills and priming them to move on to hunting for non food smells.

  • Time: 8:30pm on Wednesdays for 6 weeks (this is a 1hr class). This class is drop in style, meaning that you buy a package and schedule your classes for any available dates that you like.

    Location: Connective Community Center (3360 Fraser St, Vancouver, BC V5V 4C1)

    Maximum Capacity: 4 dogs per class & 4 humans per dog (please leave children under 10 at home)

    Cost: $275 +GST

    Vaccinations & Behavior Requirements: Dogs must be over the age of 4 months and be able to provide proof of vaccinations/titer tests. If your dog has a history of human aggression/fear please contact us about private nosework sessions.

    This class is open to dogs of all shapes, sizes & temperaments, including reactive, senior, and dogs with mobility and endurance challenges.

Level 3 Classes

Dive deeper into the rabbit hole

Continuing Urban Hunting

  • Prereq Classes: Intro to Urban Hunting

    Prereq Skills: settling quietly in a vehicle alone, ability to feel comfortable around novel humans*

    Note: Cars are required to attend this class as every dog searches individually. Dogs must be OK with relaxing in their vehicle between searches.

    *If your dog struggles to do either of these skills, check out our private lessons for help.

  • Continuing Urban Hunting is where you continue to refine your dog’s nosework skills!

    This class focuses on sharpening your dog’s ability to hunt for animal smells and introduces intermediate concepts.

    This class is suitable for beginner to intermediate handlers due to the fact that each dog’s search can be scaled up or down in terms of difficulty.

  • Time: 7:15pm on Thursdays (this is a 1hr class). This class is drop in style, meaning that you buy a package and schedule your classes for any available dates that you like.

    Location: Connective Community Center (3360 Fraser St, Vancouver, BC V5V 4C1)

    Maximum Capacity: 4 dogs per class & 4 humans per dog (please leave children under 10 at home)

    Cost: $250 +GST for a 6-pack of classes or $480+GST for a 12-pack

    Vaccinations & Behavior Requirements: Dogs must be over the age of 4 months and be able to provide proof of vaccinations/titer tests. If your dog has a history of human aggression/fear please contact us about private barnhunt sessions.

    This class is open to dogs of all shapes, sizes & temperaments, including reactive, senior, and dogs with mobility and endurance challenges.

Continuing Odour

  • Prereq Classes: Intro to Odour

    Prereq Skills: settling quietly in a vehicle alone, ability to feel comfortable around novel humans*

    Note: Cars are required to attend this class as every dog searches individually. Dogs must be OK with relaxing in their vehicle between searches.

    *If your dog struggles to do either of these skills, check out our private lessons for help.

  • Continuing odour is where you continue to refine your dog’s nosework skills!

    This class focuses on sharpening your dog’s ability to hunt for essential oils and introduces intermediate concepts.

    This class is suitable for beginner to intermediate handlers due to the fact that each dog’s search can be scaled up or down in terms of difficulty.

  • Time: 8:30pm on Wednesdays (this is a 1hr class). This class is drop in style, meaning that you buy a package and schedule your classes for any available dates that you like.

    Location: Connective Community Center (3360 Fraser St, Vancouver, BC V5V 4C1)

    Maximum Capacity: 4 dogs per class & 4 humans per dog (please leave children under 10 at home)

    Cost: $250 +GST for a 6-pack of classes or $480+GST for a 12-pack

    Vaccinations & Behaviour Requirements: Dogs must be over the age of 4 months and be able to provide proof of vaccinations/titer tests. If your dog has a history of human aggression/fear please contact us about private nosework sessions.

    This class is open to dogs of all shapes, sizes & temperaments, including reactive, senior, and dogs with mobility and endurance challenges.

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