Scent Work

The scent work path is a great way to help your dog use one of their most powerful, natural tools to compete, work their mind, and have a fantastic time. This path will challenge you and your dog in ways you’ve never thought of, while growing your bond exponentially as you and your dog learn to trust their nose. All NDTC classes require proof of current rabies vaccination for dogs age six months or older.

Beginner Scent Work (Scent Level 1)

Prerequisites
Dogs must be 6 months or older.

Goals
This is the beginning class that covers introducing the dog to the AKC odors as well as introducing containers, interiors, and buried. Some exteriors may be introduced depending on weather.

Scent Work Transitions (Scent Level 2)

Prerequisites
Dogs must be 6 months or older and have completed the Beginning Scentwork Class and competed in trials at the Novice level.

Goals
The goal is to move both dog and handler toward getting ready for the Advanced level of learning and competition.

Advanced Scent Work (Scent Level 3)

Prerequisites
Dogs must be 6 months or older and have completed the Beginning Scentwork Class.

Goals
This is the advanced class that completes the introduction of all AKC odors and introduces the dog to more complex odor problems. Containers, Interiors, Buried and some exteriors (weather dependent) will be covered.