This is a one day (approximately 6 hour) workshop for handler/dog teams that are getting ready for their Urban Tracking Dog Title, or Urban Tracking Dog Excellent Title. Dog/Handler teams must be able to comfortably complete 300-400M blind (unknown) field tracks. The emphasis of this workshop will be on hard surface tracking elements as well as transitions from vegetated to non-vegetative surfaces and vice versa. Lots of personal attention for each team, plus the opportunity to watch and learn from other dog teams. Maximum of 5 working spots Working spot: $125+HST (1 dog + 1 handler) Observer: $60+HST Time: 5:30PM 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. This is a one day (approximately 6hr) workshop for handler/dog teams that are getting ready for a Tracking Dog or Tracking Dog Excellent Title. Dog/Handler teams must be able to comfortably complete 300-400M blind (unknown) tracks. Individual goals for each team will be established at the beginning of the workshop and tracks will be adapted to each handler/dog team to help work on specific tracking skills that will help the team work towards their goal(s). Skills may include, but are not limited to: cross tracks, aged tracks, multiple articles, etc. Lots of personal attention for each team, plus the opportunity to watch and learn from other dog teams. Maximum of 5 working spots Working spot: $125+HST (1 dog + 1 handler) Observer: $60+HST 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: 10:15AM SDDA Advanced 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 Advanced 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 advanced level. This 1hr 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: $25 + HST Time: 11:30AM 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: 5:30PM 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. Start: 6:30PM 6 x 1 hour classes, weekly. $175+HST Start: 7:30pm 6 x 1 hour classes, weekly. $175+HST SDD 1 is a pre-requisite for this course SAR Camp Friday July 31st- Sunday August 2nd 2026. Start Time 8:00AM Friday July 31st at Best Friends School of Dog Training. REGISTRATION OPENS JUNE 20TH AT 9:00AM. Camp will take place at various locations in and around the Ottawa area. Fee: $400/dog team (1 dog + 1 handler), $175 for observers. Camp fees includes instruction only. Lodging, meals must be arranged by the student. Please note there are NO refunds after July 10th.
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