K9 Nose Work, the new, exciting, detection-style sport is designed to develop dogs' natural scenting abilities by using their desire to hunt and their love of toys, food, and exercise. It's a great way for your dog to have fun, build confidence and burn lots of mental and physical energy.

The 4-hour Introduction to Nose Work Clinic is a compact introduction to the sport of K9 Nose Work®. It includes a short lecture about the founders of the sport and discussion of what K9 Nose Work is, with the remaining time devoted to working dogs. This clinic is perfect for those that don't have time for, or accessibility to, a class but want to learn more and start playing the game with their dogs at home. Participants will leave with a better understanding of the sport itself and how to proceed with the game to help build a solid foundation. This clinic is indoors and is limited to 8 working spots. Auditing spots are limited to 20. *This seminar differs from the standard Intro to Nose Work workshop in that it is shorter in length and is run by Dana Zinn, CNWI only. There is no founder present.

In the Introduction to Nose Work workshop, we focus on the basic concepts and foundation skills for dogs and handlers. A presentation covers basics to competition and the development of the National Association of Canine Scent Work. This session is indoors and is limited to 10 working spots and 30 auditing spots. Snacks and drinks will be provided, but you will need to bring your own lunch.

In the Introduction to Odor workshop, we introduce the dogs to odor and build on the skills previously learned in the Intro to Nose Work seminar. Those who have not attended an Intro to Nose Wrok seminar prior to March24th may audit this workshop, but will not be able to register for a working spot. This four hour session is limited to 10 working spots and 30 auditing spots.

In the Introduction to Vehicles and Exteriors workshop, participants will be given the tools to work both outdoor (weather permitting) and vehicle searches. This workshop will benefit anyone looking to further their training in K9 Nose Work®. If weather is not cooperative and we are not able to work outdoors, we will make adjustments and work more advanced interior hides but will still discuss how to work exteriors. Those who have not attended an Intro to Nose Work seminar prior to March 24th may audit this workshop, but will not be able to register for a working spot. This session is limited to 10 working spots and 30 auditing spots. Snacks and drinks will be provided, but you will need to bring your own lunch.

The Advanced Nose Work - Skill Building Beyond Intro and Continuing Workshops workshop is for those individuals that have taken both Intro to Nose Work and Intro to Odor/Vehicles/Exteriors seminars and want to build on the skills they learned there. It will benefit either those that want to work towards an NW1 title or just want to keep having fun with their dogs without the goal of competing. Working spots will be limited to 10 dogs. If the weather does not cooperate we will work indoors but still have video of exterior and vehicle searches to present and study. This is a great opportunity to advance your skills and build a solid foundation in K9 Nose Work®. Please contact Dana Zinn if you have specific questions about eligibility for this workshop.

The Competition Strategies for NW2 workshop is for people that want to build skills towards competing in an NW2 trial. Working spots are limited to 10 dogs. If weather permits we will try to offer hands-on instruction in all four elements of competition. We may split the group into two and have one work two elements and the other work the remaining two. That will be decided at the seminar and will depend on the flow of the day. It's important that participants be flexible and know we are at the mercy of weather and how fast the dogs work. No matter what the exact format is, this workshop is bound to be a great learning experience for all and a lot of fun. Prerequisite for a working spot in this workshop is that you have competed in one or more NW1 trials. An NW1 title is not required but all dogs should have the skills necessary at least to work at that level. Please contact Dana Zinn directly if you have questions about eligibility for this workshop.

All searches are tailored for each dog's needs and learning capacity. Hides are only as difficult as dogs can handle so they receive frequent rewards for success. Each workshop’s structure is ideal for shy or reactive dogs since each dog/ handler team works one at a time and all other dogs are resting in their crates while waiting their turn.

PLEASE NOTE THAT DOGS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED IN THE TRAINING ROOM WITH HANDLERS UNLESS THEY ARE WORKING. DOGS WILL EITHER BE CRATED IN ANOTHER ROOM OR CAN STAY IN THEIR VEHICLES. NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE. All dogs brought to the event must be able to be crated away from their owner/handler.

Upcoming Workshop Dates

Introduction to Nose Work Clinic
Saturday	March 3, 2012	1:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Register
Advanced Nose Work - Skill Building Beyond Intro and Continuing Workshops
Saturday	March 24, 2012	9:00 AM - 5:00 PM	Register
Competition Strategies for NW2
Sunday	March 25, 2012	9:00 AM - 5:00 PM	Register

Registration will be confirmed once payment has been received.

Workshop Fees:

Introduction to Nose Work Clinic - $80 for a working spot, $45 to audit

Before 3/10/12

Advanced Nose Work OR Competition Strategies - Working spot in one or the other: $140
Advanced Nose Work OR Competition Strategies - Audit one or the other: $75
Advanced Nose Work AND Competition Strategies - Work in one and audit the other: $200
Advanced Nose Work AND Competition Strategies - Work spot in both: $260
Advanced Nose Work AND Competition Strategies - Audit both: $130

After 3/10/12

Individual fees increase by $10
Combined fees increase by $20

Refund/Cancellation Policy

A full refund will be given if cancellation is received at least 30 days prior to the date of the workshop. Half of payment will be refunded is cancelled at least 7 days prior to event. No refund will be given less than 7 days before the event. Please note that all cancellations must be received in writing.

If the minimum attendance is not reached and the workshop must be cancelled, all registered participants will receive a full refund.

Instructors

Amy Herot

CPDT-KA, K9 Nose Work Co-Founder

Amy is a professional K9 trainer and handler and brings over a decade of experience to her work. She has certified teams in Narcotics and Explosives and has logged over 1500 instructional hours in detection dog training. As co-founder of K9 Nose Work, and the National Association of Canine Scent Work Association (NACSW), she has sought to bring that experience to companion dogs and handlers through the development of K9 Nose Work classes. She and her partners launched this exciting activity and now national sport with many titling events to date.

In the canine sport world Amy has trained dogs for tracking, agility, sheepherding, protection sports, and detection. She has competed nationally with her Dutch Shepherd, Maya, and took 3rd place in Narcotics Detection at the Gold Coast K9 Working Dog Trials and 1st place, open division, at the Oxnard Police K9 Foundation Inaugural Trial, 2009. Her Belgian Malinois, Seven, is a nationally certified explosives detection dog and took 1st place in the Explosives Building Search at the 2009 Ventura County Sheriff's K9 Trial.

Amy holds a Bachelor of Science from NYU and is nationally certified through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT). Additionally, she is a graduate of the Balu Academy for Dog Trainers and is a John Rogerson associate here in the U.S. Amy is an AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator and is certified in Pet First Aid and CPR.

Her professional memberships and affiliations include the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT), Southern California Dog Trainers’ Forum (SCDTF), Southern California Schutzhund Club, West Los Angeles Obedience Training Club and International Association of Bomb Technicians and Investigators (IABTI). Amy gives much volunteer time and expertise to the betterment of shelter dogs. Some of Amy’s other achievements have been the 2007 President's Volunteer Service Award, spcaLA's 2005 Outstanding H.E.A.L. (Helping Enhance Animals Lives) Volunteer and 2006 Volunteer of the Year.

In addition to her working dogs, Amy’s oldest canine companion is her beloved rescue dog, Jesse, a German Shepherd mix and Canine Good Citizen. Amy is owner of the Los Angeles based All Good Dogs, LLC. For more information visit www.k9nosework.com and www.nacsw.net.

Dana Zinn

CPDT-KA, CNWI, National Association of Canine Scent Work

Dana is a Certified Nose Work Instructor and Certified Pet Dog Trainer. She began her career training dogs in 1998, and has been involved in K9 Nose Work since its inception in 2006. She competed in the first Nose Work trial in Long Beach, CA and was asked to become one of the very first certified instructors. She now runs the K9 Nose Work® Center in Wheat Ridge and is thrilled to have brought this sport to Colorado. Dana lives and works with her K9 Nose Work® junky, Kudos, a Belgian Tervuren and NW1 and NW2 title holder, and her Belgian Shepherd mix, Sierra, who has spent her many years doing humane education and therapy work. Dana has also trained in obedience, agility, and sheep herding, but her love is Nose Work. She has hosted multiple workshops and trials in Colorado and looks forward to continuing that trend for many years to come. For more information visit www.k9nosework.com.

Workshop Location

Zinn Dog Training K9 Nose Work Center
12200 W. 52nd Avenue, Unit 6,
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033


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