SDD is an exciting sport for dogs. Borrowing on techniques and methodologies employed by narcotics and explosive detection dogs, SDD allows pet dogs and handlers to develop those same scent detection skills. Dogs are taught to locate and indicate perfectly safe (and legal!) odours, such as wintergreen or thyme. Handlers are taught how to conduct searches of buildings, outdoor areas, vehicles, etc. Dogs can even earn titles through competition with the SDDA. Lots of fun for any dog!
SDD 1 – Intro to Scent Detection
Age: 4 months+
Vaccinations: DHPP + Rabies
Pre-requisites: None
Course Format: 6 x 60-minute classes, weekly
SDD 2 – Intermediate Class
Age: 6 months+
Vaccinations: DHPP + Rabies
Pre-requisites: SDD 1
Course Format: 6 x 60-minute classes, weekly
SDD 3 – Trial Prep/Advanced Class
Age: 8 months+
Vaccinations: DHPP + Rabies
Pre-requisites: SDD 2
Course Format: 6 x 60-minute classes, weekly
Time: 5:30pm For graduates of SDD 2 6 x 1 hour classes, weekly. $175+HST Class locations may vary-Instructor will communicate locations ahead of time if not at Best Friends No class Monday September 7th Start: 6:30PM 6 x 1 hour classes, weekly. $175+HST Note: No class Monday September 7th Time: 5:30-7:00PM For graduates of SDD 2 class at Best Friends, or, dogs that are trial ready. All 3 SDDA essential oils will be used. Container, Interior, and Exterior (weather permitting) will be set up. Games set ups may also be included. Handlers may run the searches blind, or known, depending on level of experience and what they would like to work on. Please arrive a few minutes early so you are ready to begin at 5:30pm. 1 x 1.5hr session, $35.00 + HST Class will begin at Best Friends, but we may drive a short distance away for some searches. Time: 5:30-7:00PM For graduates of SDD 2 class at Best Friends, or, dogs that are trial ready. All 3 SDDA essential oils will be used. Container, Interior, and Exterior (weather permitting) will be set up. Games set ups may also be included. Handlers may run the searches blind, or known, depending on level of experience and what they would like to work on. Please arrive a few minutes early so you are ready to begin at 5:30pm. 1 x 1.5hr session, $35.00 + HST Class will begin at Best Friends, but we may drive a short distance away for some searches. Start: 2:00PM 6 x 1 hour classes, weekly. $175+HST Start: 5:30pm 6 x 1 hour classes, weekly. $175+HST SDD 1 is a pre-requisite for this course
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