Scent Detection
Your dog will learn to search for Scent.
This popular dog sport enables you to wear your dog out mentally so it is ideal for active dogs, dogs with physical limitations or anyone who just wants to play a fun game with their dog.
Dogs learn to systematically search boxes and other objects, including vehicles, for hidden scent. The level of difficultly increases each week and it is fascinating to watch the dogs catch scent and make a find. This is the same type of training that is used for drug, bomb, and arson detection dogs. Although we will be searching for legal scents!
We train to SDDA Sporting Dog Detection Association Standards. http://www.sportingdetectiondogs.ca
This class will enable you to compete in trials for scent detection.
Pre-Requisites
1. Parvo/distemper vaccination certificate no older than 3 years, or parvo/distemper titer certificate no older than 1 year.
2. Dog is over 8 weeks old and not reactive to other dogs or people. For dogs under 17 weeks of age, your veterinarian nees to countersign the registration form.
3. You have attended the Orientation Class for New Students.
CLICK HERE FOR OUR CURRENT CLASS FEES
CLICK HERE FOR OUR ONLINE SCHEDULE
Class times may vary depending on student demand.
Registration - New Students
New students can register online or via telephone (778-455-1985) or email [email protected], or by visiting us at the Training Centre.
CLICK HERE to download your registration form.
You can also pick up the form and complete it and pay your fee when you come for the Orientation class.
Registration - Existing Students
Book yourself into class via our online schedule. Please make sure you book into the appropriate class, not any of the other classes!
If your dog's vaccination certificate (parvo & distemper) has expired since we saw it last, we will need to see the new one, please. Titer certificates neet to be renewed annually.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call (778-455-1985) or email [email protected].
WELCOME TO CLASS!
WE ARE MOVING!
We are moving to an expanded facility in Cobble Hill at the end of November.
- WE ARE MOVING! Nov 25
- Next ORIENTATION CLASS FOR NEW STUDENTS Nov 16
Thanks Bev, You are totally awesome and a great teacher. Thanks also to Lisbeth for her puppy socialization classes, and to Karen and Laurie. We took these classes as a condition of our breeder's contract, and we are so glad we did. It all began with your wonderful puppy socialization classes – little Fred was so happy to meet other little ones, and we learned a lot about dog etiquette and grooming. And then it progressed to Foundation where finally I could put a dog into a “down” without begging (eg our two other goldens now in doggie heaven) and could walk around the neighbourhood without the dog walking me! I think Fred is a happier and smarter puppy because of your training style. Woof woof from Fred! And a big thank you from us!
Marilyn and Kelly
Shawnigan Lake, BC
I cannot say enough wonderful things about cowichan canine!!! My pup went through the puppy start right and then onto the foundation classes. Stef and Stephanie were fantastic!!! Both classes are well run, organized, they are excellent teachers and spend time with you and your dog. The class sizes are small which makes an excellent learning facility. Stef and Stephanie are patient and kind. The knowledge is second to none. You are able to ask questions and have one on one time as necessary.
Did I mention how clean the facility is...? Holy you'd never know dogs are there all day. We wanted to give our pup his best chance and cowichan canine certainly facilitated that.
Elizabeth Butler-Smythe and Matt Tregear
cobble hill
