Level 1 City Sniffers: Foundational Food Searches

Skill building with food searches in boxes

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This beginner class will provide a basic introduction to food searches in boxes/containers. Over 5 weeks, we will gradually increase the difficulty of the searches at your dog's pace, ensuring a fun and engaging learning experience. You'll also receive some fun homework to practice between classes. Additionally, we will cover basic handler skills to ensure you can effectively maneuver with your dog during searches.

 

Next class: Tuesday November 19th @ 7pm

Location: James Park Elementary, Port Coquitlam

 

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Level 2 - City Sniffers: Environmental Explorers

Advancing food searches using vessels in the environment

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In the level 2 Environmental Explorers class, we will use vessels with food hidden inside to elevate the challenge of the hides. This class focuses on enhancing your dog's sniffing efficiency and building their confidence in more complex search environments. You'll also learn more advanced handler skills to improve your ability to support your dog during searches.

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*must complete Foundational Food Searches to register

*Includes a vessel to take home and reuse

Email us if interested!

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Next Class: Coming Soon

Duration: 5 weeks

Price: $225 plus GST​

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Level 1 - City Sniffers: Intro to Odor (Wintergreen)

An introduction to wintergreen essential oil​

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This introductory class to odor detection will focus on wintergreen scent. Over 5 weeks, you and your dog will learn the fundamentals of odor recognition and search techniques. We'll start with basic exercises and gradually introduce more challenging hides, setting a solid foundation for future odor work. You will also learn essential skills for handling and storing odor, ensuring that you and your dog work safely and effectively.

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*anyone is welcome to join, however it is strongly recommended to take a Foundational Food Searches class to build the base skills prior to worrying about handling odor.

*Includes a vessel to take home and reuse

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Next Class: Coming Soon

Duration: 6 weeks

Price: $265 plus GST​

 

 

 

General Class Details:​

Each class is one hour long

Everyone will receive weekly info sheets and homework

Dogs must be 5 months old or older to attend.

Reactive dogs welcome, however, those with dogs displaying aggression or extreme fear towards humans should contact us to book privately.

2 handlers max per dog. Children are encouraged to stay home but can attend if a second adult is present to supervise.

There will be 2 trainers on hand to coach you and answer any questions

Maximum 4 dogs per class unless 2 trainers are present

Each dog works one on one to ensure comfort during their searches. Dogs are not required to wait in the car between turns, however, if you wish to compete in the future, it is recommended to get your dog familiar with waiting in the car. ​

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Please note:

There are no washrooms on site

Dogs unable to cope with the class setting may need to transfer to private sessions. We will discuss this further if this is the case

Your dog may be required to wait in your car between turns, ensure they are comfortable with this.