Dobie Detectives is now offering scent detection classes and workshops to the general public. Previously, this training was only offered to members of a search and rescue team. If you are looking for something fun and new to do with your dog, or you are wanting to get involved in search and rescue (SAR), or you are currently a search dog handler who wants more practice time, this just may be the class for you. Private sessions will also be available if you would like individual attention to learn these skills or need help in correcting issues with your current search dog. No experience is necessary to enroll in our Beginner Classes and Workshops.

Participants are encouraged to practice what they learn in class on their own or with their classmates to continue making progress in their training. Classes will be broken down by experience level and difficulty and you may enroll in higher level classes to continue your training as they are offered. Please note that due to the intensity and amount of information involved in training scent detector dogs, multiple classes will be necessary to fully train your dog. For those interested in training a search dog in hopes of deploying on real search missions under a search team, it generally takes 18 months or longer to be able to pass a certification test.

We will be offering classes in Human Remains Detection-HRD (aka Cadaver training) for those interested in SAR work. For those just wanting to train scent detection for fun, you will learn how to locate a different target odor (bottled animal scent). Dogs must be 4 months or older to start training and any dogs that show aggression towards other dogs or any people will not be permitted to stay in the class. All breeds are welcome, even those tiny little chihuahuas or mixed breeds. Handlers must be at least 14 years old to participate.

All classes and workshops are instructed by certified search dog handlers.
View pictures of Scent Works students at
http://dobiedetectives.slide.com

1 Day Workshop in McKinney, TX
Dec. 6th at 9am-4pm

Course includes clicker, initial training aid, written materials.

Handler/dog $175 (First Timers)
Handler only $100
**New Dog team $100
**This if for handlers who previously audited a class without their dog and want to repeat the class with a dog.
**Repeat Dog team $50
**This is for handlers who have taken this course previously with a dog.

Additional written/training materials are not included for repeat handlers.

For questions, information, or to enroll in a class, email us at

1 Day Workshop in Plano, TX
Sunday, December 21st, 2008
9am-4pm

Course includes written materials and training aid (while supplies last).
Additional written/training materials are not included for repeat handlers.

Pre-requisite for K9 participation: Level 1 HRD/Scent Detector Class
**Some exceptions may be considered on case by case basis.

Handler/dog $130 (First Timers)
Repeat Dog Team $90
Handler only $100

For questions, information, or to enroll in a class, email us at

1 Day Workshop in Little Elm, TX
Class postponed until further notice

Course includes written materials.

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