Scent Detective

Please check the schedulers below for available classes.  New scent students begin in an Intro to Nosework class.  Other classes require Instructor Approval.

Side By Side Dog Training, 2019 E 3300 S, Salt Lake City, 84109

Registration is required. Class size is limited.

All puppies and dogs -- current vet care required.

For registration, all dogs and puppies must have age appropriate vaccinations and veterinary care, including a current (within 6 months) fecal test for parasites and giardia with a negative result.  Please be proactive in this as many vets have lengthy wait times for appointments and if your dog/puppy has a positive fecal test, treatment, as well as a negative retest, will be required. Documentation is required.

Puppies and dogs of all ages are welcome!

Dogs are already experts at using their incredible sense of smell, and nothing is more rewarding then allowing them to tap into their natural instincts! In this class we will work on introducing the game of canine nose work, while building focus, endurance and drive for the search. Handlers will focus on observation skills, handling, and timing during searches. These foundation skills will help you and your canine companion establish great teamwork for continuing levels!

All dogs must be crated in this class.  Please bring a crate for your puppy/dog.

For teams wanting advanced continuing classes, please click here.

(Photo of Dolly by Laurie Robison at Stacy Barnett's AKC Scent Work Seminar August 11, 12, and 13, 2017 in Durango, Colorado. Photos of Pixey and Vinny taken by Aleks Woodroffe at the AKC Scent Work Trial in Salt Lake City, Utah, April 2021.)

Schedule for 10:45 a.m. Sunday Continuing Scent:

2/5 ORT practice
2/12 ORT practice
2/26 C-WAGS prep
3/5 C-WAGS prep
3/26 Handler proofing
4/2 Exteriors (weather permitting)
4/16 UKC prep
4/26 Distractions

Schedule for 7:30 p.m. Tuesday Continuing Scent:

1/31 AKC Buried

2/7 AKC Buried

2/28 C-WAGS

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