K9 NOSE WORK®
CLASS TOOLS
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BRING
CRATE (where your dog will rest between runs). Dogs must be crate-trained unless other accommodations are available. Dogs may be crated in vehicles, weather permitting.
Chair (There may be facility chairs, but you may prefer something more comfortable).
Water (for you and your dog)
Flat Collar (buckle or Martingale style) or a well-fitted traditional style harness during the class. No head halters or Easy Walk harnesses during runs, but they may be used to and from the search area as needed.
Leash: A 6-foot light-weight leather or nylon leash (no chain or retractable). All dangling items, rings, charms, poop bag holders must be removed so as not to distract the dog.
Treats: HIGH VALUE treats! Bring a few things in case what you thought was going to work doesn’t. Try not to bring your usual food reward. Don’t bring dry, crunchy/crumbly cookie type treats. Hot dog pieces, string cheese, tripe and treats cut up from food rolls, such as Natural Balance, or Red Barn can be very motivating.
Treat pouch/bait bag: to carry your treats in.
Hungry & Motivated Dog: Please either don’t feed your dog before class, or feed a reduced meal, so your dog is hungry and motivated. Please don’t burn your dog out with a long hike or play session before the class.
CLASS TOOLS
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BRING
CRATE (where your dog will rest between runs). Dogs must be crate-trained unless other accommodations are available. Dogs may be crated in vehicles, weather permitting.
Chair (There may be facility chairs, but you may prefer something more comfortable).
Water (for you and your dog)
Flat Collar (buckle or Martingale style) or a well-fitted traditional style harness during the class. No head halters or Easy Walk harnesses during runs, but they may be used to and from the search area as needed.
Leash: A 6-foot light-weight leather or nylon leash (no chain or retractable). All dangling items, rings, charms, poop bag holders must be removed so as not to distract the dog.
Treats: HIGH VALUE treats! Bring a few things in case what you thought was going to work doesn’t. Try not to bring your usual food reward. Don’t bring dry, crunchy/crumbly cookie type treats. Hot dog pieces, string cheese, tripe and treats cut up from food rolls, such as Natural Balance, or Red Barn can be very motivating.
Treat pouch/bait bag: to carry your treats in.
Hungry & Motivated Dog: Please either don’t feed your dog before class, or feed a reduced meal, so your dog is hungry and motivated. Please don’t burn your dog out with a long hike or play session before the class.