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
Start: 6:30PM 6 x 1 hour classes, weekly. $175+HST Note: No class August 3rd Start: 7:30pm 6 x 1 hour classes, weekly. $175+HST SDD 1 is a pre-requisite for this course Note: No class August 3rd 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. 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: 9:00AM SDDA Novice If you are getting ready for a trial or would like to see if you and your dog are ready for a trial at the novice level, then this is the practice session for you! This session is also open to those who just want to have a fun training session at the novice level. The 1hr session includes a set up for containers, interior and exterior. Dogs must be up to date on DHPP + Rabies vaccines and you must be able to safely contain your dog in your vehicle when it’s not your turn. Cost: $25+HST Time: 10:30AM SDDA Games If you are getting ready for an SDD Trial or would like to see if you and your dog are ready for a games trial, then this session is for you! This session is also open to those who just want to have a fun sdda games practice. This 1hr session will have a set up for speed, aerial, & distance. There will be an interior area appropriate for team if some would like to practice team, if not, the set up can be run as an individual indoor area. Dogs must be up to date on DHPP + Rabies vaccines and you must be able to safely contain your dog in your vehicle when it’s not your turn. Cost: $25 + HST Time: 12:00PM SDDA Excellent If you are getting ready for an SDD Trial or would like to see if you and your dog are ready for a trial at the excellent level, then this session is for you! This session is also open to those who just want to have a fun training session at the excellent level. This 1.5hr session will have a set up for containers, interior and exterior. Dogs must be up to date on DHPP + Rabies vaccines and you must be able to safely contain your dog in your vehicle when it’s not your turn. Cost: $35 + HST 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. 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. Have you heard about Scent Detection or Nosework and think your dog may enjoy it but you’re not sure? Maybe you haven’t heard about Scent Detection but you’re looking for a fun new activity to try with your dog? Want to get started in the sport but can’t commit to a 6 week class? Well, come try our Intro to Scent Detection workshop and see what it’s all about! This workshop is ideal for humans that have never tried scent sports with their dog(s), or those that would like to start a new dog in the sport of Scent Detection. Dogs will be imprinted on the essential oil Wintergreen. Class Size: 8 working spots (1 dog + 1 handler) , 10 audit spots Sunday July 26th 12:30-3:00pm Prerequisites for working spot: DAPP+Rabies UTD, Bordetella strongly recommended. Please bring a copy of vaccination certificate to the workshop or email it to: info@bfdogtraining.ca at the time of registration. Prerequisites for auditors: None Format: 1 session, 2.5 hours in length (there will be a short break approximately halfway through the workshop) Price: Working spot – $75 +HST, Auditor – $30 +HST
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
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