The Scent Circle Membership, 08/11
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Introduction to Nosework, 08/11
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The Scent Circle Membership, 08/11 〰️ Introduction to Nosework, 08/11 〰️
Coming Soon:
The Scent Circle: Tuesdays at 7:00pm
Ongoing Membership begins 08/11
Introduction to K9 Nosework: Tuesdays at 6:00pm
08/11, 08/18, 08/25, 09/08, 09/15, 09/22
Introduction to K9 Nosework: Mondays at 7:00pm
09/07, 09/14, 09/21, 10/05, 10/12, 10/19
a practice in agency, curiosity, and joyful work
Nosework is one of the few structured activities that truly belongs to dogs.
It asks for focus without pressure, problem-solving without coercion, and engagement without constant direction. Done well, it builds confidence, communication, and independence - especially for dogs who need space to think, move, and choose for themselves.
I’m personally drawn to Nosework because it centers the dog as an active participant in the work. Dogs learn to trust their own information, regulate their arousal, and move through challenges with purpose rather than urgency. For many dogs, it becomes a place of genuine joy. I’ve learned so much more about applying trust, communication, and regulation to my work in and out of classes with the Dog Driven Search method led by Sue Sternberg and Dana Zinn.
What to expect:
Beginner-friendly nosework foundations
Small class sizes
Dog-led problem solving
An emphasis on confidence, communication, and choice
This is not about titles or speed.
It’s about giving dogs meaningful work that supports who they are.
I am currently offering virtual Introduction to Nosework and the Level 2 Introduction to Odor Classes. These classes will be designed for dogs of all backgrounds, with a strong emphasis on emotional safety, agency, and sustainable skill-building. The Scent Circle, our membership version of Continuing Nosework classes (for graduates of Introduction to Nosework and Introduction to Odor - here or with other NACSW trainers) is also available on a rolling admission for graduates of Intro to Odor - here or with other K9 Nosework instructors!
Unleash your dog's natural sniffing superpower — from the comfort of home! This virtual 6 week Intro to K9 Nosework class builds the foundations of the search game using food, keeping things fun and low-pressure. No prior experience needed, just a curious nose and a willing handler. Great for all ages, breeds, and temperaments!
Introduction to K9 Nosework is the first step in fulfilling your dog in a way they will love. In most dog sports, the humans are in charge - we’re the director and our dog follows our lead. Nosework flips the script and lets our dogs - and their fabulous sense of smell - take the starring role while we support them.
Nosework is truly a game for every dog. It aids in rehabilitating behavior challenges, it helps regulate an excited puppy or adolescent, and it provides much needed mental stimulation for a senior dog even when their mobility may be limited. It fulfills searching and foraging needs that can be hard for any dog to meet in today’s world.
Intro to K9 Nosework is a 6 week virtual course, starting Tuesdays 08/11, at 6pm EST
Finished Introduction to Odor or Druid Class? The Scent Circle is where you go from here. Assignments will move through categories loosely — vehicle searches, suspended and elevated hides, containers and inaccessibles, adding difficulty through distractors and blanks, handling challenges, and trial prep that goes beyond the search itself. Most weeks will ask you to find new search areas, new environments, new puzzles for your dog. The work stays interesting because the world is the classroom.
The Scent Circle is my continuing Nosework class, available to graduates of Introduction to Odor with Like Magic or with other K9 Nosework instructors. With a focus on increasing complexity and difficulty in searches, week searches will be offered following a loose rotation of skillsets, all tailored to individual goals and progression.
Once a week, class will meet to review searches and analyze together to continue to grow both as a community and as individual teams. Whether your goals are trial-focused, or solely on the relationship and behavioral benefits of Nosework, The Scent Circle is home for a supportive community with lessons tailored to your growth.
The Scent Circle is a monthly membership with weekly searches and review, chats and lectures shared in group course space, and regular weekly meetings to discuss and review recent searches. It is available to Introduction to Odor graduates on rolling admission beginning 08/11, meeting weekly on Tuesdays at 7pm EST.
