Calm Canines Nose Work
Build Confidence, Focus, and Problem-Solving Skills in a Calm, Rewarding Environment
Calm Canines Nose Work
Nose Work® is a scent detection sport where dogs engage in one of their most instinctual behaviours—sniffing—while engaging in problem solving and resilience.
Our Calm Canines Nose Work® program includes a suite of courses designed specifically for sensitive dogs, offering a rewarding, low-stress environment where they can develop their nose work skills and build confidence and focus.
In these classes, dogs learn to search for specific scents hidden in various environments. Using positive reinforcement, our classes are taught in a calm and encouraging space where sensitive dogs and their humans can thrive.
In our Nose Work® classes, you will develop and strengthen your handling and training skills including leash handling, reward marking and reinforcing behaviours. The class also focuses on reading your dog’s body language. These skills are transferrable to everyday life and are a great way to build confidence and resilience while having fun with your dog!
Nose Navigators (Intro to K9 Nose Work®)
Our Calm Canines Introduction to K9 Nose WorkÒ class is designed for you and your sensitive dogs to explore the world of scent detection together. This beginner course is designed to introduce dogs to the basics of nose work, helping them tap into their natural scenting abilities while building confidence, focus, and independence in a calm, low-pressure environment.
Dogs learn foundational skills for nose work through searching for food hidden in boxes and other containers. Sensitive dogs often thrive in nose work because it allows them to work independently at their own pace, developing essential skills like problem-solving and focus
This course will also focus on reading your dog’s body language and supporting the development of their scenting and hunting skills through positive reinforcement. You'll deepen your understanding of your dog’s approaches to learning while building a stronger bond through teamwork and trust. These fundamental nose work skills can be transferred to everyday life skills, helping sensitive dogs and their humans grow their repertoire of strategies for navigating the world.
6 classes • $280 + tax
Scent Sleuths (Intro to Odour)
Our Scent Sleuths (Intro to Odour) class is specially designed for teams who have mastered the skills in our Introduction to Nose Work class and are ready to advance their scent detection skills. In this class dogs learn to identify and search for specific essential oil odours including wintergreen, pine and anise in a controlled, supportive environment.
This class focuses on teaching dogs how to locate and alert to odours hidden in various locations, including containers, interior spaces, and outdoor settings. Sensitive dogs benefit from the structured, yet low-stress environment of our nose work classes, where they can build teamwork and problem-solving skills, boosting confidence and resilience.
This course will deepen your understanding of scent detection and strengthen the bond with your dog. You'll learn how to read your dog's search patterns, support their progress, and apply foundational handling techniques as they advance their skills.
This class is ideal for sensitive dogs who enjoy using their noses and are ready to take the next step in nose work, building on their success in a way that is fun, rewarding, and low-pressure environment. The class also focused on enhancing life skills such as focus, confidence and handling skills that can be utilized in everyday life with our dogs.
6 classes • $280 + tax
Sniff Masters (Advanced Nose Work)
The Sniff Masters Advanced Nose Work class is designed for sensitive dogs who have mastered the skills in our Nose Work Next Steps class and are ready to take their scent detection abilities to the next level! In this course, you will face more challenging searches, including multiple odours, complex environments, and distractions, all within a supportive, low-pressure setting.
Dogs will work on more challenging scent patterns, navigating interior and exterior search areas, vehicles, and containers with greater precision and confidence. The focus is on refining their ability to pinpoint odours, signal clear alerts, and maintain focus even in more distracting or unfamiliar environments. Sensitive dogs benefit from the controlled pace, allowing them to grow confidence and succeed without feeling overwhelmed.
This class will help you master advanced handling techniques to help guide your dog through increasingly complex searches. You'll support and manage your dog through complex searches and enhance the teamwork you've built through previous classes.
This course is perfect for sensitive dogs ready to advance their nose work skills in a calm, encouraging environment that continues to prioritize their emotional well-being while developing their natural scenting talents.
6 classes • $280 + tax
Questions about our Calm Canines nose work Program?
Phone: 587-579-5954 | Email: help@goodasgoldtraining.ca
4303 11th Street SE, Calgary, AB T2X 4G1
Private dog training for dedicated Calgary dog lovers living with aggressive dogs, dogs with separation anxiety, and dogs with impulse control issues like barking and jumping.