Bond In New Ways

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All classes on this webpage are suitable for reactive, disabled & senior dogs.

Intro Classes

6 week classes to maximize your growth

A brown dog walking on a wooden floor, sniffing inside a white plastic basket, with small white plastic stools and a person standing in the background.

Intro to K9 Nose Work®

Hunting for Food

  • Prereq Classes: n/a

    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 lessons for help.

  • Intro to K9 Nosework is where your dog will learn the foundation skills of the sport.

    The class focus is on building their drive to search, as well as their independent hunting & problem-solving skills.

    No prior experience or training is required, but this class will be required to participate in our Intro to Odour Class.

  • 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: $349 +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 stranger-directed aggression, please contact us prior to enrollment.

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

    A car is required to attend class, as your dog will be settling in your vehicle between searches. Only 1 dog will be in the classroom at a time.

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Golden retriever dog sniffing grass outdoors.

Intro to Urban Hunting

Hunting for Animal Smells

  • Prereq Classes: n/a

    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 lessons for help.

  • Intro to Urban Hunting is an amazing outlet for dogs with prey drive or dogs who crave a job to do.

    Based on the dog sports “Nosework” and “Barnhunt,” this class (we like to think of it as “Vegan Barnhunt”) focuses on introducing your dog to the concept of hunting for animal smells.

  • Time: 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: 3 dogs per class

    Cost: $349 +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 stranger-directed aggression, please contact us prior to enrollment.

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

    A car is required to attend class, as your dog will be settling in your vehicle between searches. Only 1 dog will be in the classroom at a time.

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A tan dog with a green harness sniffing the floor near a red plastic chair and a small red table in a room with light-colored walls.

Intro to Odour

Hunting for Essential Oils

  • 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 lessons for help.

  • Intro to Odour is your next step on your nosework journey.

    This class focuses on introducing your dog to the concept of hunting for essential oils instead of food.

  • 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: $349 +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 stranger-directed aggression, please contact us prior to enrollment.

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

    A car is required to attend class, as your dog will be settling in your vehicle between searches. Only 1 dog will be in the classroom at a time.

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Continuing Classes

All continuing classes are drop-in style classes

A white fluffy dog, possibly a Samoyed, standing on a wooden floor near a black foldable chair inside a room.

Continuing K9 Nose Work®

Hunting for Food

  • 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 lessons for help.

  • Continuing Nosework is your next step on your nosework journey.

    This class focuses on strengthening your dogs hunting skills and priming them to move on to hunting for non food smells.

  • 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: $59+GST for a single, $324 +GST for a 6-pack of classes or $588+GST for a 12-pack. Click here to buy a package & save!

    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.

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A beagle dog sniffing the ground on a forest trail during sunset, with a smiling woman in the background and tall trees around.

Continuing Urban Hunting

Hunting for Animal Smells

  • 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 lessons for help.

  • 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.

  • Time: Wednesday Evenings

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

    Maximum Capacity: 3 dogs per class

    Cost: $49+GST for a single, $275 +GST for a 6-pack of classes or $480+GST for a 12-pack. Click here to buy a package & save!

    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.

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A black and white spaniel puppy sniffing a blue spam box on a wooden floor, with empty cardboard boxes nearby.

Continuing Odour

Hunting for Essential Oils

  • 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 lessons for help.

  • Continuing 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.

  • 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: $59+GST for a single, $324 +GST for a 6-pack of classes or $588+GST for a 12-pack. Click here to buy a package & save!

    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.

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