K9 Nose Work® Classes offered by NACSW-affiliated Instructors

Modeled after professional detection dog work, K9 Nose Work is a fun, mentally stimulating activity that allows dogs to do what they do best – use their noses to find things.  It is like hunting, but in the realm of nose work they are searching for essential oil odors and being rewarded with their favorite treats or a toy.

Classes will provide the foundation for pursuing scent detection competition through venues such as AKC and NACSW.

Any dog can do nose work (also known as scent work), from puppies to seniors, and low energy to high energy dogs. Shy, vision-impaired, and reactive dogs can gain confidence and overcome their environmental sensitivities through nose work. Young, active dogs can burn energy through the activity. No obedience or training experience is necessary!