“FOCUSED NOSE WORK” CLASSES

"Focused Nose Work" Classes are now forming in Littleton, Massachusetts and in Sudbury, Massachusetts.  Please call for current times and start dates.  These Focused Nose Work" Classes are based on authentic detection dog training and we will use modern, positive training methods to communicate to the dog on what specific thing we want the dog to focus its superior scenting abilities. To do that, we will tap into your dog’s natural desire to hunt and we will positively reinforce this hunting behavior with a reward system that your particular dog loves, such as a highly-valued toy, special food and sincere praise. "Focused Nose Work" Classes are exhilarating for both dog and handler and they can help develop confidence even in the most timid of dogs. And, the mental exercise of searching and problem-solving is great for calming down other, more energetic or reactive, dogs. Finally, a huge benefit of the "Focused Nose Work" Classes is the positive working relationship that develops between you and your dog when you both are out "hunting" together as a team. And, for those handlers that love to compete, this series of "Focused Nose Work" Classes will prepare you for the new competitive dog sport that is taking California by storm.   Check out the official "Fun Nose Work" website to learn all about it:   http://funnosework.com/home.html    Rules and regulations can be found at the "National Association of Canine Scent Work" website: http://www.nacsw.net/

As the instructor of these Classes, I have been training detection dogs since 1992. I am the head trainer of the Massachusetts Rescue & Recovery K9 Unit and I am a canine handler with the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Urban Search and Rescue (USAR), Massachusetts Task Force 1. In recognition of my consistent dedication to the promotion of volunteer canine search and rescue in Massachusetts and to the training which I have given to my dogs and to my fellow canine handlers, the Massachusetts State Senate awarded me a "Massachusetts State Senate Citation," a legislative award of distinction.  I am now pleased to be able to bring my experience in the field of detection dog training to you with this fun new sport, "Focused Nose Work."

"Focused Nose Work" Classes are broken down into five levels: Level I, Level II-A, Level II-B, Level III and Level IV. Each Level consists of 6 1-hour weekly group sessions. Click here to see a further description of each Level as well as the equipment you will need to bring:.

Each dog team must participate in each Level as the information builds as the classes continue.  Therefore, Level I is a prerequisite to Level II and so forth. Depending on how quickly the dog AND the handler master the required skills of each Level determines whether the dog team can move up to the next Level.  All dogs will work twice each class but only one dog will be worked in the building at a time.

Focused Nose Work Classes have started in Littleton, Massachusetts and in Sudbury, Massachusetts and new classes are starting each month.  Space in the classes are limited to six to eight dogs per session. The cost is $180 per dog, per six one-hour weekly group sessions. All dogs must be at least six months old, be able to walk on a leash and come when called.  The Littleton Classes run every Wednesday evening for six-weeks.  The Sudbury Classes run every Friday evening for six-weeks.  You can obtain the exact class dates by calling FNW Instructor Gail McCarthy at 617-775-7968.  Historically, these Classes fill up fast so please call and then complete the Registration Form and Waiver and send it in with your accompanying payment in full and vaccine history to reserve your spot!  Again, please call me at 617-775-7968 to let me know you have sent in your application!

Pre-registration required by calling 617.775.7968    Please click here for Registration Form. 

Thank you and Happy Hunting!
Gail McCarthy

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