Scent Work Novice - Skills & Drills
Dogs must be alerting on Birch
Service Description
Prerequisite: Completion of the club's Scent Work “Fun”damentals class, or approval of the instructor This 6-week class is designed for dogs and handlers working at the Novice level who want to build confidence, improve search skills, and prepare for success in an AKC Scent Work trial. Each week features focused exercises and problem-solving drills that strengthen both the dog's searching ability and the handler's observation, timing, leash handling, and trial skills. Searches may include Container, Exterior, and Buried elements, with an emphasis on developing efficient search strategies, clear communication, and reliable source identification. Because the curriculum changes each session, this class can be taken multiple times while your team is working toward Novice titles. New challenges, search setups, and skill-building exercises ensure continued growth and variety for both dog and handler. Class Focus Includes: - Building search commitment and drive - Developing efficient search patterns - Improving leash handling and handler movement - Recognizing changes of behavior and alerts - Strengthening source identification skills - Increasing confidence in novel environments - Trial preparation and AKC search procedures - Problem-solving common Novice-level challenges Whether you're preparing for your first trial or looking to sharpen your team's skills before entering the ring again, this class provides valuable experience and fresh challenges every session. Minimum: 4 students Maximum: 8 students
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
We understand that life brings many surprises to us all, and sometimes people must cancel their class reservation. Please help us continue to offer these wonderful classes, at the most affordable costs possible, by reading and adhering to our cancellation, refund, and transfer policies. What is the Cancellation Policy? Classes are canceled when enrollment minimums are not reached. Cancellations are determined no later than 2 business days before the class starts. If SDDSC cancels a class the student will have the option to transfer to another class, as long as space is available, or receive a 100% refund. What is the Refund Policy? If a student chooses to withdraw from a class the refund policies are as follows: -There will be a full refund minus the service fee for withdrawals prior to the start date of the class. -No refunds will be made after the start of the class. If a student mistakenly enrolls in the wrong class, and there is no other class available for the student to transfer to: -There will be a full refund minus the service fee for withdrawals prior to the start date of the class. -No refunds will be made after the start of the class. Transfers: Transfers to a similarly priced class occur at no charge, as long as space is available. If no space is available, please refer to our refund policy above.
Contact Details
4860 Ruffner Street, San Diego, CA, USA
sddogsportsclub@gmail.com