Introduction to Scent Detection
- Starts 6pm on September 13. Class dates are September 13, 20, 27, October 4, 18 and 25. No class on October 11.
- Starts 6pm on November 1. Class dates are November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and December 6.
Classes are one hour long and run once per week. $225+gst
This class is set up for dogs who are brand new to scent detection and want to get those noses in action. This class will introduce your dog to the odours used by the Canadian Kennel Club and the Sporting Detection Dog Association. Not only will your dog learn to identify select odours but you will learn how to read your dog’s cues that they’ve found the odour! This class is a great option for dogs who struggle with confident issues and reactivity as only one dog at a time works.
Continuing Scent Detection
- Starts 7pm on September 13. Class dates are September 13, 20, 27, October 4, 18 and 25. No class on October 11.
- Starts 7pm on November 1. Class dates are November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and December 6.
Classes are one hour long and run once per week. $225+gst
This is the class for is for students who have already gone through our Intro class or have earned their Started/Novice title in SDDA or CKC and are ready to move onto the next level. We will build upon the skills learned in our Introductory class and learn to successfully search containers and rooms.
Competition Scent Detection
- Starts 8pm on September 13. Class dates are September 13, 20, 27, October 4, 18 and 25. No class on October 11.
- Starts 8pm on November 1. Class dates are November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and December 6.
Classes are one hour long and run once per week. $225+gst
Has your dog taken advanced scent classes? Have you earned your advanced Scent Detection title? Ready for the next step toward competition? Fine-tune your handling skills, dive deep into advanced scent theory, and prepare for higher level trials. Scenarios are tailored to each individual dog’s skill set. This class may include exterior and vehicle searches.
Our Scent Detection classes are taught by Carrie McAunual
Carrie is a Calgary-based certified dog trainer and Certified Trick Dog Instructor.
She and her German Shepherd, Glitch, are very active competing in several disciplines and are always looking to learn new skills. Glitch attained her SDDA Master Championship in Scent Detection at 22 months old and were the first Calgary-based team to earn their SDDA Elite Championship and Grand Master Championship titles.
Carrie also competes with her Chinese Crested, Zipporwhill, who has titles in several disciplines so far.
Nothing makes Carrie happier than developing her relationship with her dogs and helping other teams grow and achieve their goals.
