Packages

• 4 one hour sessions at the SLO training center $165
• 4 half hour sessions at the SLO training center $85

Or

$45 per session

$ 25 half hour session

Packages:

At the SLO Training Center

• 4 sessions at the SLO training center $165

In San Luis Obispo:

• In home evaluation and 3 follow up sessions in your home $240.
• In home evaluation and 3 follow up session at the SLO training center $185

Out of San Luis Obispo:

• In home evaluation and 3 follow up sessions in your home $310.
• In home evaluation and 3 follow up session at the SLO training center $200.

Cost Per Session:

• At the SLO Training Center : $45
• In San Luis Obispo : $65 each
• Out of San Luis Obispo : $85 each

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• A dog can bring so much to life. “Jetta’s Journey: My Life as a Service Dog” is a memoir told from the perspective of the dog of author Denise Solter’s, reflecting on what her dog Jetta has done for her in turning her life around. Touching and poignant, “Jetta’s Journey” is a story that will bring warmth to any dog lover.
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K9 Nose Work® is a sport that uses your dog’s natural scenting abilities by taping in to their desire to hunt and motivating them with their favorite toy or treat. Have fun, while building confidence, and burning lots of mental and physical energy for your dog. NoseWork does not take a lot of space, fancy equipment, or physical ability from the owner or dog. Currently one organization is holding trials. Their target odors are Birch, Anise, and Clove. When competing the dogs must pass 4 elements vehicles, containers, interior, and exterior. There are 3 levels of difficultly that you can title in.  All breeds, mixes, ages, sizes are welcome!  Bellow are some videos from Andrew Ramsey. He taught me everything I know about NoseWork and is a great teacher. Visit Andrew’s website here.

Focused Final Response

Obedience to Odor

Taking it to the streets

Beginning NoseWork ( 6 weeks $135 )

We will send a lot of time in this class getting the dogs excited and confident in the training area and with our training equipment. They will also be learning the “game “of NoseWork. We start by having the dogs hunt for their favorite reward. We make it very easy at first to build confidence and keep the dogs working happily. We increase the difficultly and at some point pair our target odor (Birch) with the reward the dog is hunting for. Like all class here the dogs set the pace and we move forward in training as each dog is ready. Dog will stay in the car or be crated when it is not their turn. Since the dogs are working one at a time they have time to absorb what we did while waiting for their next turn. A “turn” can mean 4-15 reps depending on the dog and how difficult the work is.  This is an ideal class for all dogs including fearful or dog reactive dogs.  Class runs for 1.5 hours each week.

NoseWork Continued ( 6 weeks $135 )

Now that the dogs are confident in the training environment, excited to work, and have learn the Focused Final Response we can move forward with training. Again the class moves forward for each dog individually. We will introduce the other two odors and move to different areas like containers and vehicles. At some point owners will be able to reward their own dog and can begin to practice at home. This class is to be taken as many time as a dog handler team needs in order to obtain their ORT. Class runs for 1.5 hours each week.

* Prerequisites: Beginning NoseWork or instructor’s approval.

NoseWork Out and About ( 4 weeks $110 )

At some point the dog handler team will be ready to move out of the SLO Training Center and work in new locations. This class is modeled  like the K9 Out and About. We will meet at a different location each week but instead of doing Obedience we will be doing NoseWork! Dogs in this class should be working on all 3 odors and handlers should be rewarding. Class runs for 1.5 hours each week.

* Prerequisites: Beginning NoseWork and NoseWork Continued or instructor’s approval.

K9 Nose Work® is a registered trademark of National Association of Canine Scent Work, LLC®

Learn fun tricks in this 6-week class.  We will shape what your dog does naturally into more complex behaviors. Come away from this class communicating better with your dog and understanding how he learns. 3 new behaviors will be introduced each week. Check the Registration page for more information.

* Prerequisites: K9 Manners or instructor’s approval.