{"id":890,"date":"2019-04-01T10:13:15","date_gmt":"2019-04-01T17:13:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gooddogdogtraining.com\/?p=890"},"modified":"2019-04-02T15:11:04","modified_gmt":"2019-04-02T22:11:04","slug":"nose-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gooddogdogtraining.com\/2019\/04\/01\/nose-work\/","title":{"rendered":"Nose Work"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Structure for our Nose Work Classes \u2013 3 sets of six week-classes for our Foundation Classes. Classes are about 90 minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Intro to K9 Nose Work<\/strong> \u00a0– figure out your dog\u2019s searching style. Explore his strengths and weaknesses while he searches for a primary reward (generally food).<\/span><\/p>\n

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Introduction to Odor<\/strong> \u2013 teach your dog to find the birch odor to earn the reward!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Introduction to Vehicles and Exteriors, and Handler Discrimination<\/strong> \u2013 increase the complexity and the level of distractions. Find the birch, anise and clove, (not the kitty, the bird, or the candy bar wrapper) in the park, or hidden on a car. Yes \u2013 they will <\/em>ignore big distractions. We also introduce AKC Handler Discrimination where the dog finds YOUR scent!<\/span><\/p>\n

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After the three Foundation Classes, above, the dog and handler team can go on to \u201cContinuing Nose Work\u201d classes. We have classes mornings, evenings and on weekends. You will be on a \u201cpunch card\u201d system and can attend according to your schedule.<\/span><\/p>\n

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FAQ<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

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Will Nose Work make my dog a worse sniffer?<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

No, nose sports provide a healthy outlet for your dog\u2019s desire to sniff.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Will Nose Work teach my dog to jump on counter or rummage about looking for odor?<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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No, we are careful to use the food, at the beginning, in very controlled ways to avoid this. Later, when the dogs are on odor, equipment such as a harness, and a Search Cue, sets the stage for searching. Dogs will be taught to know when they are searching.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Concept<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

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K9 Nose Work and AKC Scent Work are modeled after the training and search methods of drug and explosive detection dogs. It is designed as a class activity and as a competitive sport.<\/span><\/p>\n

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No obedience skills are required.<\/span><\/p>\n

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There are two main organizations which provide events for competition:<\/span><\/p>\n

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1. K9 Nose Work – National Association of Canine Scent Work (NACSW)<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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In the sport of K9 Nose Work the dog and handler team search four elements<\/em> in a trial. The team must be qualify in all 4 elements to title<\/em>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Interior Search<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Vehicles<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a0At NW1 competition the target odor is birch.\u00a0 NW2 and NW3 add new odors, and increase the complexity of the search. The four basic search elements remain the same.<\/span><\/p>\n

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It is a basic tenet in all K9 Nose Work activities that dogs are kept apart.<\/em><\/span> This allows all dogs to enjoy the sport.\u00a0 Dogs are not in the search area at the same time. They do not pass through doorways at the same time. They are crated or, weather permitting, in their vehicles when waiting to work.<\/span><\/p>\n

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By allowing the dog to work without other dogs present, we develop focus and confidence. Our classes follow this philosophy.<\/span><\/p>\n

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