Intermediate & Advanced Classes

Hunting for Food

Prerequisites

Prereq Classes: Intro to Nosework

Prereq Skills: Settling quietly in a vehicle alone, ability to feel comfortable around novel humans*

Note: Cars are required to attend this class as every dog searches individually. Dogs must be OK with relaxing in their vehicle between searches.

*If your dog struggles to do either of these skills, check out our private nosework lessons instead.

Class Description

K9 Nose Work® is the next step on your nosework journey.

This class focuses on strengthening your dog’s hunting skills and priming them to move on to hunting for non-food smells.

Pricing & Logistics

Time: Monday & Wednesday Evenings. Click the book now button to see exact dates & times. 

Location: Connective Community Center (3360 Fraser St, Vancouver, BC V5V 4C1)

Maximum Capacity: 4 dogs per class

Cost: $324 +GST

Vaccinations & Behavior Requirements: Dogs must be over the age of 4 months and be able to provide proof of vaccinations/titer tests. If your dog has a history of human aggression/fear please contact us about private nosework sessions.

This class is open to dogs of all shapes, sizes & temperaments, including reactive, senior, and dogs with mobility and endurance challenges.

Hunting for Essential Oils

Prerequisites

Prereq Classes: Intro to Odour

Prereq Skills: Settling quietly in a vehicle alone, ability to feel comfortable around novel humans*

Note: Cars are required to attend this class as every dog searches individually. Dogs must be OK with relaxing in their vehicle between searches.

*If your dog struggles to do either of these skills, check out our private nosework lessons instead.

Class Description

Odour is where you continue to refine your dog’s nosework skills!

This class focuses on sharpening your dog’s ability to hunt for essential oils and introduces intermediate concepts.

This class is suitable for beginner to intermediate handlers due to the fact that each dog’s search can be scaled up or down in terms of difficulty.

Pricing & Logistics

Time: Monday & Wednesday Evenings. Click the book now button to see exact dates & times. 

Location: Connective Community Center (3360 Fraser St, Vancouver, BC V5V 4C1)

Maximum Capacity: 4 dogs per class

Cost: $324 +GST

Vaccinations & Behaviour Requirements: Dogs must be over the age of 4 months and be able to provide proof of vaccinations/titer tests. If your dog has a history of human aggression/fear please contact us about private nosework sessions.

This class is open to dogs of all shapes, sizes & temperaments, including reactive, senior, and dogs with mobility and endurance challenges.

Hunting for Animal Smells

Prerequisites

Prereq Classes: Intro to Urban Hunting

Prereq Skills: settling quietly in a vehicle alone, ability to feel comfortable around novel humans*

Note: Cars are required to attend this class as every dog searches individually. Dogs must be OK with relaxing in their vehicle between searches.

*If your dog struggles to do either of these skills, check out our private nosework lessons instead.

Class Description

Continuing Urban Hunting is where you continue to refine your dog’s nosework skills!

This class focuses on sharpening your dog’s ability to hunt for animal smells and introduces intermediate concepts.

This class is suitable for beginner to intermediate handlers due to the fact that each dog’s search can be scaled up or down in terms of difficulty.

Pricing & Logistics

Time: Wednesday Evenings

Location: Connective Community Center (3360 Fraser St, Vancouver, BC V5V 4C1)

Maximum Capacity: 4 dogs per class

Cost: $324 +GST

Vaccinations & Behavior Requirements: Dogs must be over the age of 4 months and be able to provide proof of vaccinations/titer tests. If your dog has a history of human aggression/fear please contact us about private barnhunt sessions.

This class is open to dogs of all shapes, sizes & temperaments, including reactive, senior, and dogs with mobility and endurance challenges.