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Introduction to K9 Nose Work® Shelter Project Seminar

Date:
Saturday, January 30, 2016
Time:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location:
San Diego Humane Society
5500 Gaines Street
San Diego, CA 92110
United States

This workshop is designed to address the unique needs of implementing a K9 Nose Work® program in the shelter environment, rescue group, or for special needs dogs. The focus will be on the basic concepts and foundation skills for dogs and handlers as part of a shelter/rescue enrichment program. Live demonstrations with shelter/foster dogs and video will be used.

Dogs have an amazing sense of smell and a natural desire to hunt. The activity of K9 Nose Work® is designed to develop a dog's natural scenting ability by using that desire to hunt and their love of toys, food, and exercise.

K9 Nose Work® is one of the fastest growing activities in the dog community because it's a great way for any dog to have fun, build confidence, and burn lots of mental and physical energy. An area of great promise for the use of K9 Nose Work® skills has been as an enrichment activity and potential rehabilitation tool in the shelter environment. In environments where time, space, and resources are often limited the need for low cost and effective activities for the dogs becomes invaluable.

During this seminar, we will cover the application and foundation of K9 Nose Work® and its practical use in the shelter environment, as well as the basics for getting a program started in a facility. We will discuss the potential benefits for dogs in the shelter or rescue environment and challenges that can be addressed with the use of basic K9 Nose Work® skills.

Scenting is a natural and often under-utilized activity for dogs; K9 Nose Work® offers dogs both a mental and physical outlet for the stress that can often build from confinement.

A key element for a successful enrichment program is that it be designed to encourage kenneled or confined animals to express naturally occurring behaviors. As enrichment programs have become a major component for many shelters and rescue organizations, the K9 Nose Work® shelter program strives to offer dogs an activity that allows them to express their most natural behaviors: scenting, searching, and hunting, while giving shelter staff a fun and creative new way to engage the animals in their care.

Important Info:

  • This is a lecture only, with live dog demonstrations from San Diego Humane Society. There are no working spots available at this seminar.
  • Pre-registration is required over the phone, 619-299-7012 x 2247, or on our website.
  • This lecture is for people only - please leave your dog at home.
  • This class is offered exclusively at our Gaines Street Campus.

This 6-hour seminar seminar is $70. Lunch will not be provided, however there are restaurants within walking distance. Discounted tickets are available for staff and or volunteers who work for rescue organizations. Please call 619-299-7012 X 2247 to receive the discounted price (please be ready to provide proof).

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