We are SUPER excited to bring K9 Nose Work® to the Illawarra!
- Have a dog who can't participate in other sports or classes due to reactivity or mobility?
- Have your very own sleuth who will LOVE an activity involving their nose!
- Have a timid, shy or fearful dog?
- Have a scent-detection dog in the making?
K9 Nose Work® will suit all of the above & more!
Our K9 Nose Work® experience begins with a Beginners K9 Nose Work® course. This outlines the power of the canine nose, builds drive & excitement for the search, and introduces your dog to searching indoors, outdoors & even a vehicle!
All classes are run 1 dog at a time, meaning when they are not working they must be resting in a crate or in their car. This makes it an ideal activity for dogs who are not comfortable around other dogs, as we manage the space very carefully to ensure all dogs participate in comfort.
Who will K9 Nose Work® suit?
K9 Nose Work® suits dogs of all breeds, ages (well 6 months & up) & abilities! It can be especially great for reactive dogs, or dogs stressed around other dogs, as all the work is done one dog at a time. It can be amazing watching shy dogs increase in confidence as we unleash the power of the nose!
Packages & Prices
Beginners K9 Nose Work®, 6 week course @ $200/dog.
All courses include a maximum of 6 dogs.
We introduce dogs to the concept of puzzle-finding, building drive & problem-solving skills. This courses focuses on hunting for "primary", which means food or toys. It's a great first step on the path to introducing target odours (in one of our Intro to Odour classes), or you can keep your dog hunting for primary for life.
Each dog takes turns at the setups (a "run"), and we typically have 3 "runs" per dog per class. They then wait out of sight of other dogs (such as in the car).
K9 Nose Work is definitely a class like no other. There's lots of waiting, but we find that as the puzzles become more complex and the dog's drive increases, they really appreciate that 'down time' between runs.
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Ongoing K9 Nose Work®, for dogs who have completed (at least) our Beginners course or another Intro course run by a Certified K9 Nose Work Instructor.
Packages: Single casual visit @ $30; 3 credits @ $85; 6 credits @ $160; 10 credits @ $250.
Single & 3-pack credits are valid for 6 months. 6 & 10-pack credits are valid for 12 months.
Days, times & locations vary: register online to utilise your credits
All classes include a maximum of 6 dogs.
K9 Nose Work®: Intro to Birch, 6 week course @ $160/dog.
For dogs who have completed Beginners & attended at least 4 ongoing classes.
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