Introduction to Odor, 06/16

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Nosework Club, 8/11

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Introduction to Nosework, 08/11

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Introduction to Odor, 06/16 〰️ Nosework Club, 8/11 〰️ Introduction to Nosework, 08/11 〰️

Find It! and Farewell — A Like Magic Send-Off Sniff 'n Go
Sunday July 5 · 9:00am–6:00pm · Randallstown, MD
Hosted with Eskie Rescuers United

This one's been a long time coming — and also arrived faster than expected.

Like Magic Dog Training is going fully virtual and heading abroad this summer. Before we go, we wanted to do one last thing in person. Something that invites as many people as possible to share the most joyful thing we can think of - people having fun exploring and bonding with their dog.

Find It! and Farewell is a Nosework sniff 'n go open to dogs of every experience level. If your dog has never seen a search area in their life, they belong here. If they're trialing and need a fun low-stakes run, they belong here too. Whether you’ve worked with me for years or just stumbled onto my page, you belong here.

The day is relaxed by design. Dogs crate from their cars between runs, handlers are welcome to stay and watch, cheer, eat snacks, drink lemonade, and enjoy the company. We'll have mailing list signups at the door for anyone who wants to follow Like Magic into the virtual world — online classes and continuing Nosework programming are available now with more coming this fall, and private lessons will continue with video coaching and virtual consultations.

This is also a goodbye. The community I’ve found in the last 6 years has meant everything to me. The dogs I’ve worked with, the handlers who've trusted me with their most challenging cases, the relationships built in learning together … I’m not leaving any of that behind, just changing the scenery a little.

Come find some hides. Bring your dog. Say goodbye in the best way I can think of. Watch me try not to cry about it.

$10 advance registration · $15 day of via Venmo or PayPal
Advance registration closes July 4th at midnight. Day-of entries will be limited.

Sign Up Here!

Coming Soon:
Introduction to Odor: Tuesdays at 6:00pm

06/16, 06/23, 06/30, 07/14, 07/21, 07/28

Introduction to Odor: Thursdays at 7:00pm

07/16, 07/23, 07/30, 08/13, 08/20, 08/27

Nosework Club: Tuesdays at 6:00pm

Ongoing Membership begins 08/11

Introduction to K9 Nosework: Tuesdays at 7:00pm

08/11, 08/18, 08/25, 09/08, 09/15, 09/22

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.

Nosework Club, our membership version of Continuing Nosework classes (for graduates of Introduction to Nosework and Introduction to Odor - here or with other NACSW trainers) will launch after the conclusion of the first Introduction to Odor class on August 11, 2026!