Snowstorms. Ice. Sleet. Freezing temperatures. salt on the sidewalks. None of those make for enjoyable outside playtime with your pup! If you have a rehabilitating, young, senior, or high-energy dog, winter can present some real hurdles to providing enough physical exercise.
Believe it or not, mental exercise can be as effective as physical exercise when it comes to tiring out your dog. Canine nose work, or searching for an odor or food in different environments, can be a great way to give your dog a fun, mentally stimulating activity.
Dogs have incredibly powerful noses, and the amount of information they take in just from odor is exponentially more significant than what we get. It takes a lot of their brain power to focus that amazing sniffer, so teaching them to actively hunt for odor can really tire them out – it’s like doing tough crossword puzzle, or having a challenging day at work for you!
This is an introductory class. No prior experience is required. No obedience is required. In K9 Nose Work®, dogs learn to search for a specific odor or odors and find the source. In this class, dogs start by searching for their favorite food or toy reward hidden in various environments, increasing the challenges and adding new search skills as they progress.
The cost is $150.00 for 6 weeks of training.
Class Dates will be as follows:
January 20, 2025 - February 24, 2025
Time: 2:30 - 3:45 so everyone can be home when it is dark.
Class is 1x/week on Monday at the following location:
VRSVA
17339 James Madison Hwy
Gordonsville, VA 22942