Santa Clara Dog Training Club

This class is designed for dogs who are already working with odor and/or pairing and want to refine their skills for AKC Scent Work and other trialing organizations.

In this class, dog and handler teams will focus on improving key skills such as change of behaviors, reward timing, leash handling, handler body movement, and enhancing the dog's drive to odor. Whether you're preparing for a Scent Work competition or simply want to elevate your dog's abilities, this class will help strengthen your performance.

Classes should be repeated to become proficient in all skills before advancing to the next level class.

Prerequisite: Referral from ScentWork Beginning I & II instructor or  equivalent experience and dogs should recognize more than one odor.  

See the description of all scentwork classes and the order of progression: ScentWork Class descriptions and progression

Price: $142.50 for 7 week session.  Classes are held on Tuesdays. 

What to bring to class: What to bring to class: Flat collar, martingale, or slip collar.  No e-collar, choke chain, prong collars or harnesses restricting the shoulders. At least a 10 foot leash that is easty to take on and off, no retractable leashes,  treat pouch, crate so your dog is safely put up during rotations.

Cancellation & Refunds: 

Cancellations made the day before the first class of a session are eligible for a refund, minus processing fees (currently about $13). No refunds, credits, or prorated fees are available once a session has started, including for missed classes.

Registration is limited to one handler per dog. Any additional handler registrations for the same dog will be canceled and refunded, minus fees.