Intro to K9 Nose Work - 6 weeks of Classes

Welcome
3 Lessons
- What is K9 Nose Work?
  Preview
- The K9 Nose Work Process: Developing Independent Search Skills
  Start
- Glossary of Terms
  Start
Week One
5 Lessons
- Introduction to the Box Work Game
  Start
- Reinforce Your Dog's Focus on the Game
  Start
- Assess Progress
  Start
- Practice
  Start
- Homework: Reinforce What You Have Learned
  Start
Week Two
6 Lessons
- Building on Foundations
  Start
- Reinforce Box Work
  Start
- Vary the Number of Hidden Rewards
  Start
- Introduce Environmental Variations
  Start
- Reinforce Adaptability and Focus
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- Homework: Expanding Box Work into New Environments
  Start
Week Three
6 Lessons
- Expanding the Search Environment
  Start
- Box Work with Environmental Objects
  Start
- Introducing Hides Beyond Boxes
  Start
- Free-Search with Expanded Hides
  Start
- Back to Basics with Boxes
  Start
- Homework: Expanding Box Work and Strengthening Foundations
  Start
Week Four
6 Lessons
- Increasing Search Difficulty and Observation Skills
  Start
- Box Work with Accessible Challenges
  Start
- Box Work with Environment Changes
  Start
- Adjusted Box Work Based on Progress
  Start
- Environmental Searches Without Boxes
  Start
- Homework: Box Work with Environmental Objects
  Start
Week Five
6 Lessons
- Enhancing Observation Skills and Introducing Blind Hides
  Start
- Blind Box Search
  Start
- Blind Box Search in a New Location
  Start
- Box Work with Barriers and Maze Challenges
  Start
- Environmental Search with Barriers and Maze (No Boxes)
  Start
- Homework: Expanding Search Scenarios
  Start
Week Six
7 Lessons
- Foundational Skills in a New Environment
  Start
- Box Work in Exterior Areas
  Start
- Box Work with Pre-Set Hides
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- Box Work with Pre-Set Hides in a New Environment
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- Box Work with Puzzles and Pre-Set Hides
  Start
- Homework: Expanding Search Scenarios
  Start
- Closing Discussion: Preparing for the Next Steps in K9 Nose Work
  Start

Intro to K9 Nose Work - 6 weeks of Classes

This course will give you the foundation skills you need to excel in scent sports or as an easy at home enrichment game.

Course Summary

Course Curriculum

Welcome

Week One

Week Two

Week Three

Week Four

Week Five

Week Six

Barb King

Course Pricing

6 Weeks of Classes