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document.write('Be sure to visit the Trials and Events page for upcoming Scent Work events.MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday1:00 PMFoundations IIIn ProgressNovicestarting Nov 17, 2021Foundations Istarting Jan 26, 2022Foundations IIstarting Mar 30, 2022 Novicestarting Jun 1, 20226:00 PMAdvanced Skills & DrillsIn ProgressFoundations Istarting Dec 14, 2021Foundations IIstarting Feb 22, 2022Novicestarting May 10, 2022 7:30 PMFoundations IIn ProgressFoundations IIstarting Dec 14, 2021Novicestarting Feb 22, 2022More advanced specialty classes coming in the near future.QCDTC Scent Work Classes Foundations I – 7 weeks of fun for the dog. At this introductory class, dogs will be giventhe opportunity to search for cookies where they never thought cookies would belocated! This class will help dogs understand that while they are searching, it is theirworld and they are not required to do anything but search. Dogs will learn that they cango through tight places, under objects, complete obstacle courses, take cookies off ofchairs and go where they never thought they would be able to go before (or allowed togo). Class limited to a maximum of 7 teams Foundations II – 7 weeks of focus on the handler. This class is an introduction to thehandler’s role in scent work. Handler will be taught all the skills needed to compete inany scent work venue. Dogs will learn how to find odor in an ever-increasing maize ofobjects. Each team must have passed Foundations I. Class limited to a maximum of 7 teams Novice – 7 weeks of learning how to work as a team. Handlers will begin to recognizetheir dog’s communication methods telling them they found it. Additional odors thatare used in competition are introduced. Each team must have passed Foundations II. Class limited to a maximum of 7 teams Advanced Skills & Drills – 7 weeks of odor puzzles including suspended and elevated hides;accuracy drills; and inaccessible and barely accessible hides. Each team must have passed Novice, and have instructor approval. Class limited to a maximum of 7 teams Handler Discrimination – 7 weeks of teaching the dog to search for and identify theirhandler’s odor. Excellent/Master - Class is conducted as a run thru with individual information tailoredto each team. Blank areas are be included. Students must be ready to compete in NW3or AKC Excellent. Short Sessions – 4 weeks: Better understanding change of behavior Buried hides Match Run Thrus and/or ORT preparation for anyone trialing that weekend');
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