Scent Work
Scent Work, the art of olfaction detection, is a fun sport for any dog. Multiple levels available.
Payment for this class by credit card only, Class Pass not accepted for this specialty class.
Every dog is equipped with an amazing tool: their nose! Olfaction, the act or process of smelling, is a dog’s primary special sense. Dogs have more than 220 million olfactory receptors in their nose, while humans have only 5 million! Teaching dogs to use their nose to identify a target odor offers many benefits. Medical tests have even shown that specially trained dogs are capable of using the dog’s sense of smell to detect certain types of tumors in humans. Scent Work is a highly recommended working game for families to learn to work their family pets.
Not many family dogs will be used for bomb detection, competition or tracking work, but every family dog can learn to play Hide N Seek and find objects hidden around the house. These games can be used to help provide mental stimulation for your dog and provide a job to keep him active. Scent Working is an activity that all dogs enjoy and all dogs can do.
Beginners and all other skill levels are welcome.
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Is this your first class at Misty Pines with this particular dog?No, Yes
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Do you feel that you would benefit from a private lesson at this time? If yes, we will discuss this with you and when you check-in for class.No, Yes
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Choose your date:Saturday, August 17 @ 8:15, Saturday August 17 Audit Only, No Dog