Foundation Courses

Are you looking to build a solid foundation, so your dog will succeed in Scent Work? These are the online courses you are looking for!

Using the K9 Nose Work training method, we will leverage the use of primary hides (aka food and toys) to build the dog's hunt, confidence and indepdence while developing your handling skills.

Enroll in these self-taught course options and go through the material at your own pace and when your schedule allows.

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Foundation

Introduction to Scent Work Course Instructor Dianna L. Santos Teach your dog how fun the game of Scent Work really is by using the K9 Nose Work® training method hunting for primary.

Foundation

Interiors and Field Trips with Primary Course Instructor Dianna L. Santos Have your dog tackle more advanced interior and field trip searches using the K9 Nose Work® training method.

Foundation

Exteriors and Vehicles with Primary Course Instructor Dianna L. Santos Using the K9 Nose Work® training method, we will introduce your dog to two of the hardest search elements!

Foundation

Advanced Skills with Primary Course Instructor Dianna L. Santos Get ready to teach your dog advanced exercises, even some they would potentially see at trial, all by using primary (food or toys) alone!

Foundation Sniffing Program

Perfect Patterns: Vehicles Course Instructor Michael McManus This is a comprehensive course for anyone interested in learning how to train vehicle searches for nosework competitions or enrichment.

Foundation

Leveraging Containers for Life Course Instructor Dianna L. Santos Did you know that you can introduce a whole array of odor puzzles and challenges simply using containers? We will do just that in this course!

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We are committed to offering outstanding learning opportunities that will benefit both you and your dog as you embark on your sniffing journey.

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