Scent Work & Tracking
Scent work is a series of games played with your dogs sniffing out essential oils and being rewarded with treats or a toy. It is a way to engage with your dog, young or old, big or small, timid or energetic. It helps your dog relax and teaches problem solving. Scent work builds confidence and independent learning. Most dogs find it mentally exhausting – 20 minutes of scent can equal an hour-long walk. And it can be done by almost all dogs – blind or deaf, athletic or arthritic, low drive or over the top, shy or outgoing. All breeds, from 8 weeks to 18 years, all dogs that are able to work in company of other dogs are welcome!
Cassandra Elvish has been involved in scent work since 2015 and is a Certified Trainer and Level 1 judge through World Scent Dog Association.
Scent Work Level 1
$160/6 week class
Scent Work Level 2
$160/6 week class
Scent Work Level 3
$160/6 week class
Intro to Exteriors
$180/6 week class
Competitive Scent Work/Exteriors
$180/6 week class
Scent Competition Skills Building
Ready to compete??
Hone your scent skills with a series of drills and games to prepare for competition. Focusing on container and interior searches, these games will challenge your dogs scent skills and ready you for trialing. (Trialing is not required)
Prerequisite – Exterior scent or permission of the instructor
$200/6 week class (90 minute class)
Tracking Foundations Level 1
Engage your dog’s natural ability to detect odour with tracking. This 6-week course will start off with the basics of trenching, introduce articles, turn some corners, and finish off with a short course track. Tracking uses positive reinforcement based training, and high value rewards. This is an outdoor class that runs in a variety of urban environments. Classes will run in light rain. Cancelled if lightning.
Course Requirements
Canine Lifeskills 1 is recommended
Dog must be able to wait patiently and quietly in a crate or vehicle while waiting for their turn.
HIGH value treats – meat / cheese are recommended. This course uses a high volume of treats, restricting their breakfast might be suggested for small dogs or less treat-motivated dogs.
A 6 foot AND a 15 foot leash
A harness with a back / top clip is recommended, but not required
Tug toy or ball for toy-motivated dog
$200/ 6 week class 90min class
Tracking Foundations Level 2
Engage your dog’s natural ability to detect odour with tracking. This 6-week course will continue where Level 1 left off and honing your skills. Tracking uses positive reinforcement based training, and high value rewards. This is an outdoor class that runs in a variety of urban environments. Classes will run in light rain. Cancelled if lightning.
Course Requirements
Tracking Foundations Level 2
Dog must be able to wait patiently and quietly in a crate or vehicle while waiting for their turn.
HIGH value treats – meat / cheese are recommended. This course uses a high volume of treats, restricting their breakfast might be suggested for small dogs or less treat-motivated dogs.
A 6 foot AND a 15 foot leash
A harness with a back / top clip is recommended, but not required
Tug toy or ball for toy-motivated dog
$200/ 6 week class 90min class
899 Fort William rd. Unit 3, Thunder Bay
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