Nosework Foundations — Virtual Scent Detection Class | Okami Canine

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Nosework Foundations · Virtual · 16 weeks

Put the nose
to work.

Build a confident, focused dog. Our students are earning titles at trials — step into competition, or simply enjoy the calm, focus and connection nosework brings home.

The current cohort is full

Join the waitlist and we’ll email you first when the next cohort opens.

“The Okami Canine nosework class has really set us up for success in the Ranger series — where dogs have to show more independence by working away from you.”

@thetrickstershibes

$640 + HST

Oct 14 – Jan 27 · Wednesdays

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6:00 PM EST / 3:00 PM PST 8:30 PM EST / 5:30 PM PST

White dog wearing title rosettes

Shiba with scent detection ribbons

Shiba with an interior search qualifying ribbon

Shiba with a scent patrol title rosette

White dog with qualifying score ribbons

Class full

$640

One flat rate for the full 16-week course.

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* HST applies

Class times

Two live sessions each week — both run the same curriculum.

6:00 PM EST / 3:00 PM PST

EST · Early session

8:30 PM EST / 5:30 PM PST

EST · Late session

Missed a week? Every session is recorded and posted to the group.

What's included

✓16 weeks of progressive instruction

✓Weekly live theory and coaching

✓Individual troubleshooting

✓Homework assignments

✓Video review and feedback

✓Private Facebook community access

✓The ability to train from home

✓Recordings of missed classes

Curriculum overview

covered topics:

1

Creating & increasing motivation

Markers, reinforcers, drive building, and the handler mechanics that make every session count.

2

Nosework basics & toolbox

The science of odor, how dogs smell, building your scent kit, and developing a nose-first search.

3

Pairing odor

Introducing target odor, shaping a clear indication, and learning to read your dog.

4

Search prep

Containers and hides, scent discrimination, and reliable detection.

5

Search set-up & execution

Full searches, increasing difficulty, avoiding handler cues, and preparing for trials.

Nosework Foundations

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