Snowstorms. Ice. Sleet. Freezing temperatures and salt on the sidewalks. None of those make for enjoyable outside playtime with your pup! If you have a rehabilitating, young, senior, or high-energy dog, winter can present some real hurdles to providing enough physical exercise.
Believe it or not, mental exercise can be as effective as physical exercise when it comes to tiring out your dog. Canine nose work, or searching for an odor or food in different environments, can be a great way to give your dog a fun, mentally stimulating activity. Is your dog's healing time causing depression, unwanted behaviors, or weight gain? Have you ever considered giving your dog a nose work job?
Dogs have incredibly powerful noses, and the amount of information they take in just from odor is exponentially more significant than what we get. It takes a lot of their brain power to focus that amazing sniffer, so teaching them to hunt for odor actively can really tire them out—it’s like doing a tough crossword puzzle or having a challenging day at work for you!
This is an introductory class. No prior experience is required, and no obedience is required. In K9 Nose Work®, dogs learn to search for a specific odor or odors and find the source. In this class, dogs start by searching for their favorite food or toy reward hidden in various environments, increasing the challenges and adding new search skills as they progress. Dogs will run one at a time so no dog-dog interaction will occur. This also allows reactive dogs to participate in the class.
Inside crating will be available separate from the search area, or you can crate in your vehicle.
The cost is $150.00 for 6 weeks of training.
Class Dates will be as follows:
January 20, 2025 - February 24, 2025
Time: 2:30 - 3:45 so everyone can be home when it is dark.
The max # for this session is 6- so register soonest to grab a slot. It will fill up quickly.
If working two dogs, please register both dogs separately.
Class is 1x/week on Monday at the following location:
VRSVA
17339 James Madison Hwy
Gordonsville, VA 22942
Are you and your dog ready for Birch? This will be a 6-week session starting January 25, 2025 and running through March 1 2025.
In this 6-week online course, your dog will learn to find a new novel odor: Birch. Teams will be concentrating on searching interior and container search areas. Handlers will also learn the importance of reward placement and timing, as well as how they can further support their canine partner. This is the next level class after the Intro to Nose work class.
Prerequisite: Completed an Intro to Nosework 6 Week session
Inside crating will be available separate from the search area, or you can crate in your vehicle.
The cost is $150.00 for 6 weeks of training.
Class Dates will be as follows:
January 25, 2025 - March 1, 2025
Time: 10:30 am - 12:00 Pm so everyone can be home when it is dark.
The maximum number for this session is 6, so register as soon as possible to reserve a slot. It will fill up quickly.
If working with two dogs, please register both dogs separately.
Class is 1x/week on Saturday at the following location:
VRSVA
17339 James Madison Hwy
Gordonsville, VA 22942
Part of being successful in nose work is taking your training on the road and working on new and challenging scent puzzles. This traveling class will allow you to expose your dog to both new and challenging puzzles. It takes the nose work fundamentals learned in the foundation classes and uses them in new environments. The class will meet at various locations to allow the dog/handler team to expand their experience and knowledge with container, interior, exterior, and vehicle searches. Your instructor will contact you with location information and details prior to each session. Multiple training levels can be accommodated.
Prerequisites:
Cost: $25 per dog per class
Class Length: 1.5 hours
This will be held in Gordonsville, Virginia! Registration will be open Soon for 2025!
Where to find Race Pictures:
Shamrock Studios - Course Pictures from the Creek
Go to www.shamrockstudios.net
Click on Event Photography. Follow on FB and Instagram @shamrockstudios2017
Celestial Photography - Course Pictures from the Wooded/Field Area
Go to https://celestialphotography369.smugmug.com/Events-/1st-Canicross-Race.com
Dulcey Fuqua Photography- Finish Line Pictures
Go to www.dulceyfuquaphotography.pixiset.com
To see Photo Booth Pictures
Go to the Rehab Rover Run Sign Up Page and scroll down to Photos
They will be uploaded there.
For Timing Results: https://my.raceresult.com/311779/participants
Mental exercise can be as effective as physical exercise when tiring out your dog. K9 nose work, or searching for an odor or food in different environments, can be a great way to give your dog a fun, mentally stimulating activity.
Dogs have incredibly powerful noses, and the amount of information they take in just from odor is exponentially more significant than what we get. It takes a lot of their brain power to focus on that excellent sniffer, so teaching them to hunt for odor actively can tire them out—it’s like doing a tough crossword puzzle or having a challenging day at work for you!
In this class, dogs start by searching for their favorite food or toy reward hidden in various environments, increasing the challenges and adding new search skills as they progress.
Dogs will run one at a time so that no dog-dog interaction will occur. This also allows reactive dogs to participate in the class.
Once you register for the class, the instructor will send you payment instructions and additional class information. You must register to start the process and save your place in the class!
Location: 6630 Market Street Unit 3
Wilmington, NC 28405
Session 1: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Session 2: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
4-hour Workshop only $49
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