Online Classes

Nosework is easily the hottest new sport around, and it’s easy to see why!  It’s fun for humans, dogs love to participate, and it’s good for building confidence and focus in dogs that have issues like shyness, reactivity, aggression, or a simple lack of confidence.  Any dog can participate; from puppies to very old or retired dogs.  In a matter of weeks, you’ll see your dog confidently ignoring distractions and focusing on the target scent; and by the end of the course, many of the dogs will be ready to compete for their ORT. 

This course is unique in that your dog will NOT learn to search for food; instead, we start with your target odor on DAY ONE! We use the proven training method that produces the nation’s top drug and bomb detection dogs! Our backchaining method is effective on almost all dogs, from insecure and unfocused dogs to highly driven and intense workers. The proof is in the pudding; dogs going through only one or two levels of our courses are earning their ORT and NW titles in record time! Even if your dog has failed using other methods, we can help you succeed!

In this class, you will learn about the basic concepts in searching for odor, proper use of equipment, how to handle odor, how to make and place hides, and how to teach your dog the importance of odor obedience.  You will also learn how to make the search for scent extremely important to your dog.

• OPENS March 22, 2025!
• Course runs April 1st – May 12th
• Pricing starts at $65 to audit (Bronze)
• Working spots available (Gold) – work 1:1 with Julie!
• Last day to signup is April 15th.
• Instructor: Julie Symons

Rising above environmental challenges can be the hardest part for our dogs. Scentwork dogs face more than the average sport—working inside, outside, on different surfaces, and in infinite setups and surroundings. It’s no surprise that some dogs struggle with focus or sensitivity in search environments. Even dogs who love their food rewards don’t always have the motivation or confidence to push through challenges to find the thing that earns them that reward.

This course is about building resilience. We’ll develop critical thinking skills and communication structures away from scentwork, then apply them to search behaviors. Sensitivity isn’t a weakness—it’s an opportunity to foster trust, deepen your bond, and help your dog grow more confident. When we embrace their sensitivities and work with them instead of against them, we set them up for success in nosework and beyond.

A resilient dog is one who can tackle whatever comes their way. By increasing their ability to problem-solve and make good decisions, we strengthen neural pathways that help them choose better solutions when faced with adversity. Through trust-building exercises, we’ll boost confidence, strengthen our partnership, and be better prepared to handle challenges as a team.

This course is targeted for dogs who struggle to stay on task during a nosework/scentwork search due to environmental factors and/or lack of motivation/confidence. The material will help you unlock your dog’s potential and develop strategies for overcoming environmental challenges so they can rise above.

• OPENS March 22, 2025!
• Course runs April 1st – May 12th
• Pricing starts at $65 to audit (Bronze)
• Working spots available (Gold) – work 1:1 with Julie!
• Last day to signup is April 15th.
• Instructor: Julie Symons