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About the
Training Camp
Dogs of Course, in association with the founders of K9 Nose
Work™ and the National Association of Canine Scent Work, LLC™ (NACSW) have
created this NACSW™ approved Training Camp. K9 Nose Work™ Training Camp is designed to enhance
the understanding of K9 Nose Work™, to develop the skills necessary to
compete in the sport of K9 Nose Work™, and to provide a model for effective
instruction for current and future nose work instructors.
This all-inclusive sleepover camp will concentrate on the
elements necessary to succeed at the sport of K9 Nose Work™ as well its application for increasing
a dog’s confidence regardless of interest in competition. The curriculum will
cover starting dogs, introducing odor, introducing exteriors and vehicle
searches, improving skills for dogs already working the four required elements,
handler skills (leash handling techniques, understanding how to read the dogs,
competition rules), trouble shooting and a
variety of other necessary skills, PLUS loads of camp fun. Each dog and handler
team will be grouped with other similar level participants to maximize learning
and progress during camp. Mild to moderately canine reactive dogs are welcome. This
3.5-day Handler Camp is open to all appropriate dog and handler teams as well
as auditors.
Are you an Instructor interested in developing a
K9 Nose Work™ program?
For instructors that
are currently teaching nose work or those that would like to start classes or
training groups, the camp offers instructor education options for those
interested in becoming a Certified Nose Work Instructor (CNWI). The Instructor
Camp is comprised of the Handler Camp and an additional instructor education
day. There are two instructor education day options to pick from depending on
your nose work experience.
What is K9 Nose Work™?
K9 Nose Work™
is a dog training activity designed to develop a dog’s natural scenting
ability by using her/his curiosity, desire to hunt, and love of toys, food and
exercise. The art and practice of nose work is open to dogs of all shapes
and sizes and has made basic search dog skills available to companion dogs,
creating a new sport arena for dog enthusiasts. Not only has it proven to be a
great activity for all types of dogs, including socially challenged dogs, but
the founders' techniques make this one of the most accessible activities for
the widest variety of dog handlers regardless of previous training experience.
For complete information and registration, go
to www.dogsofcourse.com
or contact Dana Crevling at Crevling@dogsofcourse.com
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