Nose Work
Our Nose Work Introduction class is the perfect opportunity to increase the bond between handler and canine through nose work.
Whether you are just looking for something fun to share with your canine or are looking to develop your skills for a greater challenge down the road this class has you covered!
Our Advanced Nose Work class is specifically geared to develop the exceptional working canine you have at home.
This class will not only reinforce what was learned in the introduction class but will challenge you and your canine as a team with real life scenarios taken from our experience on live searches!
Whether you are just looking for something fun to share with your canine or are looking to develop your skills for a greater challenge down the road this class has you covered!
Our Advanced Nose Work class is specifically geared to develop the exceptional working canine you have at home.
This class will not only reinforce what was learned in the introduction class but will challenge you and your canine as a team with real life scenarios taken from our experience on live searches!
Nose Work Introduction
This class is an hour a week for 6 weeks and is designed to give you and your canine a brief introduction to nose work.
Although dogs use a mix of tracking, trailing and area search tactics to accomplish their mission we have found, through proven experience, that dogs will naturally default to one of these methods more than the others. This class is designed to be an introduction to all three methods and will help you decide which method is right for you based on how your canine performs in these situations.
This class is offered in group, and private training settings and covers the following topics:
Introduction to:
Canine "Fire Trail" or "Hot Trail" training
An exit evaluation with a recommendation on the next steps for you and your canine
Although dogs use a mix of tracking, trailing and area search tactics to accomplish their mission we have found, through proven experience, that dogs will naturally default to one of these methods more than the others. This class is designed to be an introduction to all three methods and will help you decide which method is right for you based on how your canine performs in these situations.
This class is offered in group, and private training settings and covers the following topics:
Introduction to:
- The canine olfactory system
- Scent Theory
- Sign-cutting and man tracking
- Proper line handling techniques
- Tracking, trailing and area search work
Canine "Fire Trail" or "Hot Trail" training
An exit evaluation with a recommendation on the next steps for you and your canine
Prerequisites:
Must be current on vaccinations
Must have completed an Obedience Level 1 Evaluation or be enrolled in the class |
Cost:
Price: $250.00
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Advanced Nose Work
Upon completion of the Nose Work Introduction Class or evaluation you may enroll in the Advanced Nose Work Class
This class is an hour a week for 6 weeks and will further develop the skills learned in the Introduction class and is geared toward you and your canine as a team specializing in the method of nose work which best suites your canine's natural preference
This class is offered in group and private training and covers the following topics:
In depth knowledge of your canines preferred method of searching
Reinforcement of topics learned in the introduction class
Working through distractions and contamination
Real life scenarios taken from real missions
Meteorology and its effects on the canine
Utilization of variable scent sources
Proper canine logs
Search Theory
This class is an hour a week for 6 weeks and will further develop the skills learned in the Introduction class and is geared toward you and your canine as a team specializing in the method of nose work which best suites your canine's natural preference
This class is offered in group and private training and covers the following topics:
In depth knowledge of your canines preferred method of searching
Reinforcement of topics learned in the introduction class
Working through distractions and contamination
Real life scenarios taken from real missions
Meteorology and its effects on the canine
Utilization of variable scent sources
Proper canine logs
Search Theory
Training Locations
Unlike other classes offered at Western Colorado Canines, LLC Advanced Nose Work classes often require a vast wilderness or urban setting.
To be as realistic as possible the last few classes in the advanced class are held around Mesa County to test the canine olfactory system.
To be as realistic as possible the last few classes in the advanced class are held around Mesa County to test the canine olfactory system.
Prerequisites:
Current vaccine history for Rabies, DHPP, Bordetella
Must have completed the Nose Work Introduction Class or Evaluation Must have completed an Obedience Level 2 Evaluation or be enrolled in the class for Tracking and Trailing Must have completed an Obedience Level 3 Evaluation or be enrolled in the class for Area Search / Off leash work |
Cost:
Price: $250.00
(Limited to 4 at at time) |
Additional Nose Work Classes
Drop In PracticeThis members only drop in class is designed for graduates of our introduction or advanced nose work classes to have an opportunity to keep their skills sharp! See the members section for more details Have an idea for something we haven't mentioned?
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Article Searching
Have you ever lost your cellphone, keys or wallet?
This class is a fun way to teach your dog to locate these items The class is one hour a week for 5 weeks and covers the following topics Introduction to article searching Proper gridding techniques Teaching the passive alert Recall / Refind Field work Prerequisites: Current vaccines for Rabies, DHPP, Bordetella Completion or current enrollment in Advanced Nose Work Cost: Price: $180.00 |
