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SCENT Fun

You may have read about it in the August 2009 issue of The Whole Dog Journal or you may have heard about it through training circles. It was originated on the West Coast and you may have wondered if and when it would make its way East. SCENT Fun is here.  Tails is proud to announce the first and only highly qualified SCENT Fun Classes in Connecticut. 

Classes will be taught by instructor, Tricia Heldmann. Tricia is active in search and rescue and has been training scent detection dogs since 1992, learning under a number of Master Trainers.

SCENT Fun Classes are exhilarating for both dog and handler and are based on authentic scent detection training. Scent Fun can help develop confidence even in the most timid dog.  The mental exercise of searching and problem-solving is great for calming and focusing the energetic or highly aroused dog, or dog reactive dog.  Another huge benefit of SCENT Fun is the positive working relationship that develops between you and your dog when you both are out "hunting" together as a team.  For those handlers that love to compete, SCENT Fun Classes will prepare you for the official SCENT Fun Trials.

Dogs have an amazing sense of smell and a natural desire to hunt. This class focuses on teaching you how to encourage and develop your dog’s natural scenting abilities by using their desire to hunt and their love of toys, food and exercise. In this class the instructor will help you to read your dog’s body language, name the various parts of that language, and have the timing to reward on target. It’s a great class for your dog to have fun, build confidence and burn lots of mental and physical energy. Find out just how good your dog’s nose really is!

All dogs (except those with aggression towards people) are welcome.

Class size is limited and classes will fill quickly.

Scent Fun I - Novice

Fee: $150.00 plus tax ($159.50) for 6 classes

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!! please bring wonderful soft, chewy, smelly treats !!

Only one dog will be allowed in the classroom at a time. If your dog needs to be indoors, please bring a crate.

Scent Fun II - Intermediate

Fee: $150.00 plus tax ($159.50) for 6 classes

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!! please bring wonderful soft, chewy, smelly treats and your bait bag !!

Scent Fun III - Advanced

Fee: $150.00 plus tax ($159.50) for 6 classes

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!! please bring wonderful soft, chewy, smelly treats and your bait bag!!

Scent Fun - Beyond Advanced

Fee: $150.00 plus tax ($159.50) for 6 classes

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!! please bring wonderful soft, chewy, smelly treats, your bait bag, and your clicker !!

New! Scent Fun - w/Sean McMurray

Fee: $150.00 plus tax ($159.50) for 6 classes

Time:  Beginner 9:30 am

           Advanced 10:30 am

Instructor: Sean McMurray

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!! please bring wonderful smelling treats and a crate to all classes !!

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