Canine Scent Detection


Course number : NON 2100   

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This class is designed for dogs and handlers at all levels of canine scent detection. If your dog likes to use their nose to seek out food, furry friends, or trouble, this class is for you! Beginners will learn how to introduce them to a target scent (the thing you want them to find) and get them to tell you they’ve found it.

This skill has so many applications, from trialing in AKC Canine Scent Detection competitions, to shed antler hunting, to diabetic alert. Advanced teams will work on multiple hides, all clear signals, outdoor searches, and introducing new odors including “find this person” games. No matter what your level we’ll have a challenge for you! No previous training experience is needed to join this class, but dogs should be friendly towards other dogs and people.

Dogs who bark continuously at, growl at, or have bitten humans or other dogs will not be allowed in this class. Dogs must be at least 8 weeks old and be up to date on vaccines for parvo and rabies. (Puppies must have had at least 2 rounds of vaccines but are not required to have their rabies vaccine until 16 weeks of age.) Pit Bulls and Staffordshire Terriers cannot be accepted in this class due to city ordinances.


 

Class Details

5 Session(s)
Days of the Week :Multiple Days of the Week :
  Weekly - Thu.  
  Weekly - Fri.  
  Weekly - Thu.  
  Weekly - Fri.  

Location : Rural Emergency Services Training Center Location : 
  Rural Emergency Services Training Center.

Instructor : Melissa Childs 

Tuition: 

$100.00


Registration Closes On
Thursday, July 16, 2026 @ 2:00 PM

Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s) Instructional Method
7/16/2026 - 7/23/2026 Weekly - Thu 06:30 PM - 07:15 PM Ottumwa, Rural Emergency Services Training Center  Map Melissa Childs  Lecture
7/31/2026 - 7/31/2026 Weekly - Fri 06:30 PM - 07:15 PM Ottumwa, Rural Emergency Services Training Center  Map Melissa Childs  Lecture
8/6/2026 - 8/6/2026 Weekly - Thu 06:30 PM - 07:15 PM Ottumwa, Rural Emergency Services Training Center  Map Melissa Childs  Lecture
8/14/2026 - 8/14/2026 Weekly - Fri 06:30 PM - 07:15 PM Ottumwa, Rural Emergency Services Training Center  Map Melissa Childs  Lecture

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