The American Bouvier Rescue League presents

K9 Nose Work Scenting Workshop

Canton, Georgia
October 24 & 25, 2010

New: Inf ormation for Participants

K9 Nose Work returns to Georgia! Join us for our second K9 Nose Work workshop featuring internationally renowned K9 Nose Work co-founders and Certified Nose Work Instructors (CNWI) Ron Gaunt and Amy Herot, CPDT. They’ll join us from California to teach us more about Nose Work, an activity suitable for energetic and timid dogs alike. This detection-style sport is designed to develop your dog’s natural scenting abilities by using their desire to hunt and their love of toys, food, and exercise. A great way for your dog to have fun, build confidence, and burn lots of mental and physical energy. Ask anyone who’s tried it, and they’ll tell you they’re hooked!

Auditing is one of the most productive ways to learn the concepts of K9 Nose Work and is a crucial step for those interested in becoming Certified Nose Work Instructors. Being an active participant at a workshop is a good learning experience, but auditing helps you gain additional insights into the process making you a better partner to your own dog, as well as learning through observation. K9 Nose Work is as much about observing dogs working as it is about working your individual dog.

WHEN:

SUNDAY, October 24, 9 am – 5 pm

“Introduction to Nose Work” SOLD OUT. Concentrates on the basic concepts and foundation skills for dogs and handlers. Dogs work one at a time. Indoor workshop, climate controlled.
12 working slots available; 20 audit (no dog) slots. $150 to work, $75 to audit. Includes lunch.
NOTE: Intro to Nose Work (working & audit) SOLD OUT.

MONDAY, October 25

Session 1: “Introduction to Odor,” 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
Introduces teams to “odor” and builds on skills learned in Intro to NW. PREREQUISITE: Working slots are available only to participants who have attended an Intro to Nose Work workshop at least six weeks before (i.e. any time before Sept 19) and have completed their homework. Anyone who has attended an Intro to NW workshop or 6 week NW course taught by a CNWI can audit this session. Dogs work one at a time. Indoor workshop, climate controlled.
10 working slots; 20 audit (no dog) slots. $65 to work, $40 to audit.
NOTE: Intro to Odor Working Sold Out, Audit Slots still available.
Session 2: “Continuing Nose Work,” 1:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Advanced learning including exterior and vehicle searches. Working slots open only to participants who have completed Intro to NW and Intro to Odor workshops (or classes taught by CNWI) at least six weeks before (i.e., any time before Sept 19) and have done their homework. Anyone who has attended these two courses at any time can audit this session. February NW Georgia workshop attendees who attended both days in February & have done homework ARE eligible to work. Dogs work one at a time. We will be working inside and outside during this session.
10 working slots; 20 audit (no dog) slots. $65 to work. $40 to audit.
NOTE: Working sold out; Audit Slots still available.

**For Monday sessions, the instructors have the right to decline working with a dog if s/he is not ready to be introduced to odor or if it is detrimental to do so in the opinion of the instructors. Tuition will not be refunded if this happens. If in doubt, it is best to audit the workshop and teach your dog at home when he is ready.**

WHERE:

The Canine Ranch, 165 Doug Smith Lane, Canton, GA 30114. Do not contact them about the seminar; they will not be able to answer your questions!

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

Any breed can participate and dogs work one at a time; dog-reactive and timid dogs are welcome, but please leave people-aggressive dogs at home. Dogs must tolerate the instructors coaching the team, many people watching, dogs in the same building, and should be comfortable/quiet being crated or kenneled out of your sight. Dogs are not allowed to sit with you during the workshop. Your dog must be comfortable being left out of your sight!

QUESTIONS?

Contact Lisa Rodier, bouv329@gmail.com or (770) 521-8690. To learn more about our highly credentialed workshop leaders, go to www.k9nosework.com and www.nacsw.net.

Enrollment is first come, first served with completed registration and payment.

REGISTRATION

For a PDF of the Registration Form to print and mail in, click here.
To register on line and submit payment via creditcard or PayPal, click here.

Registration closes October 14. No refunds two weeks prior to event. We will confirm your registration via email. It is your responsibility to contact us if you do not get confirmation shortly after submission of registration.

The American Bouvier Rescue League (ABRL) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue of Bouvier des Flandres dogs. Event proceeds will be donated to the ABRL.