Nosework Virtual Class 2025 - EARLY BIRD ($350), After April 7th ($400)

This class is open to Canada , US and International Dog owners!  No experience needed.

This 12 week course will teach you about the foundational concepts in nose work. You will learn how to increase motivation in your dog and make them more pro-active, focused thinkers that enjoy working. Nosework can be a lot of fun for dogs and their humans. It helps teach dogs a focused attention that can help with anxiety, fear and reactivity.

Early Bird Price $350  / After April 7th $400  (automatic discount at checkout)

Two  time slots to choose from (select one at checkout)

April 17th to July 3rd

Class 1 : Every Thursday , 6:30pm Eastern Time / 3:30pm Pacific Standard Time

Class 2: Every Thursday  9pm Eastern Time / 6pm Pacific Standard Time

We will spend an entire module on increasing your dogs motivation. Dogs of all ages and motivation levels can participate.

This course will cover:

• Creating/increasing motivation required for effective nosework

• Classical and Operant Conditioning for Scent work

• Marker Training

• Factors that effect scent, odor chemistry, and the science of odor

• Detection Training Tools and Equipment

• Odor imprinting (How to work with all types of dogs and personalities)

• Response to odor

• Hide Placement

Live, virtual classes are held weekly. Each class will consist of a lecture portion and a practical portion where you will interact directly with Okami Canine and receive live, personalized coaching for your dog and their level of progress. There will also be mid week check-ins to ensure everyone is on track for the next class.

About your trainer: Gonz is a certified Gold NePoPo® trainer who uses ethology, obedience, motivational pressure and nosework concepts to help pet owners with their dogs behavioral issues including fear and reactivity.