This is a fun class designed to appeal to both recreational trackers and those who wish  to go further and compete with their dogs.  We accept all breeds of dogs (mixed breeds welcome!) and all ages - from 12 week old puppy to senior.  Dogs and handlers must have a reasonable level of physical fitness but you don't need to be a star athlete to participate.  We do go out in all but the very worst weather!

We find that this is a good activity for almost all dogs including those who are lacking in confidence, reactive or dog aggressive. Dogs are generally worked one at a time and always on leash (long line).  Since a large portion of a dog's brain is committed to olfaction - a short period of scent work often tires a dog out.  A tired dog is less likely to get into trouble!

The orientation is held at our training facility - View Royal Community Centre and further classes are held throughout the community - often View Royal Elementary School and Francis King Park.

Classes are 1.5 hours+ in length and run for a total of eight weeks.
Cost: $225
Maximum six dogs.

Equipment Requirements (discussed in detail at the orientation):
1 non-restrictive harness
1 20' longline
Gloves (for the handler)
Lots of small, soft, tasty treats.

Recommended Reading:

Following Ghosts
John Rice & Suzanne Clothier [available from Canine Chaos]
Scent Games - free article by John Rice & Suzanne Clothier
Fun Nosework for Dogs, 2nd Edition,
by Roy Hunter
Scent and the Scenting Dog,
by William Syrotuck
Tracking Dog - Theory and Methods, 5th Edition,
by Glen Johnson
Scent: Training To Track, Search and Rescue,
by Milo Pearsall & Hugo Verbruggen