The Nose Knows

The Nose Knows: Scent Games For Your Dog

Have fun, engage your dog’s mind, provide exercise, & create training opportunities.

May 13, 2006

A Workshop Presented by

Dee Ganley CPDT/CABC/CDBC

Have you noticed that dogs live by their nose? A dog's sense of smell is more powerful than we can possibly imagine. They can easily detect the presence of one drop of blood in a 55-gallon drum of water. All this talent needs a positive outlet. So instead of nagging at your dog to stop sniffing, here’s a chance to learn how to have fun letting your dog be led around by his nose!!

Scent work is easy for the dog. Training your dog to play scent games means figuring out how to “tell” your dog which odor gets rewarded. This seminar will introduce you to a number of great nose games and show you how to teach your dog the rules. We’ll use operant conditioning techniques to “mark” the right odor and then reinforce it with food or play.

Everyone will find themselves in awe of what their dog can learn to do with his nose and both you and your dog will have lots of fun learning these scent games!

Participants strictly limited to 20. Fee: $125

Auditors unlimited. Fee: $65

Lecture/demo/group - dividing into groups to practice skills

½ day scent games ½ day tracking for fun

The exact location of this workshop will be announced shortly. We are looking at facilities in Stone Ridge and Saugerties , NY .

Participants with dogs will need to bring:

4 cotton balls inside 2 zip lock baggies

1 used white sock with a 10 foot piece of rope attached

2 of Dog’s favorite toy & or 2 tennis ball

30 foot long line cotton or nylon

Harness

One old while tube sock

Buckle collar

6 foot lead

At least 3 cups of tasty treats: hotdogs (chicken or turkey) string cheese (bite size) or baby food (jars of meat only)

Restrictions regarding dogs attending seminar:

· No Aggressive dogs to humans should attend

· Dogs with dog-to-dog issues may after evaluation for suitability.

· Shy/fearful dogs might be inappropriate for and overwhelmed by a seminar setting. Leave them home. Come audit and bring the skills home to your dog.

· Dog’s who can’t wait calmly will need to be OK crated or left in a car when not being worked.

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*Refund policy: Refunds, less a $50 administrative fee, will only be made if your spot can be filled from the waiting list. Credit of fees paid, less a $50 administrative fee, will be given to another of our future events/seminars if your spot can not be filled.

845-340-4322

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