Teams will learn to identify and indicate specific scents used by AKC and other organizations.. Team handling and proficiency with handler body movement, alert recognition, and timing will be refined. Proficiency with these techniques will lead to AKC Scent Work and other trialing organization titles.

Prerequisite: Referral from ScentWork Level 3 Novice/Intermediate instructor or equivalent experience.

See the description of all scent work classes and the order of progression: ScentWork Class descriptions and progression

Equipment:

• Crate for your dog
• Lots of “high-value” treats, in a pouch
• Flat buckle, collar, or harness
• At least a 10 foot leash, easy to take on and off

Cancellation/Refund Policy: 

1. Cancellation of a class for any reason BEFORE the first class date of a  session will be refunded minus our coursestorm and credit card fees (currently about $13)
2. There are NO REFUNDS for any cancellations AFTER the first class of a session.
3. There will be NO REFUNDS or pro-rating for any classes missed after the start date of the first class of any given session.
4. Transfers to a more skill appropriate class in the same session before or after the class start date may be possible with approval and subject to space availability. Please contact us. 

Conformation class is an opportunity for handlers and their dog to have a simulated show ring experience. The first and most important thing to bring to class is you - happy and enthusiastic. Conformation showing will be easy after that.

Dogs in this class should be a breed recognized by the AKC and your dog is already registered with the AKC.

NOTE:

• Almost ready for participating in obedience trials, we suggest our Ring Ready or Run Throughs class
• This is not an obedience training class, see our class offering for Obedience training
• This is for registering for individual single classes. You can choose each class date you would like to attend and pay for each individually. There is also a 7 week discounted session available

Individual classes registered in advance on the website are $15 plus a $1.99 coursestorm service fee.  You can also pay at the venue on the date of class by scanning a QR code; however, classes will be $25. Pre-paid classes here are significantly discounted.

Equipment:

• Training collar (slip collar)
• 4 to 6 foot leather leash

Handler Equipment:

• Soft treats (bait).  Note: Don't feed your dog within three hours of training.
• Dog Toy, preferably on a rope/string

As time goes on, the collar, leash, and feeding time may change.

Cancellation/Refund Policy: 

1. Cancellations will only be accepted up to two days before the start of class.  Any refunds will be minus our costs for coursestorm fees (currently about $3 coursestorm fee for each individual classes)
2. There will be NO REFUNDS or pro-rating for any classes missed

Conformation class is an opportunity for handlers and their dog to have a simulated show ring experience. The first and most important thing to bring to class is you - happy and enthusiastic. Conformation showing will be easy after that.

Dogs in this class should be a breed recognized by the AKC and your dog is already registered with the AKC.

NOTE:

• Almost ready for participating in obedience trials, we suggest our Ring Ready or Run Throughs class
• This is not an obedience training class, see our class offering for Obedience training
• This is for registering for individual single classes. You can choose each class date you would like to attend and pay for each individually. There is also a 7 week discounted session available

Individual classes registered in advance on the website are $15 plus a $1.99 coursestorm service fee.  You can also pay at the venue on the date of class by scanning a QR code; however, classes will be $25. Pre-paid classes here are significantly discounted.

Equipment:

• Training collar (slip collar)
• 4 to 6 foot leather leash

Handler Equipment:

• Soft treats (bait).  Note: Don't feed your dog within three hours of training.
• Dog Toy, preferably on a rope/string

As time goes on, the collar, leash, and feeding time may change.

Cancellation/Refund Policy: 

1. Cancellations will only be accepted up to two days before the start of class.  Any refunds will be minus our costs for coursestorm fees (currently about $3 coursestorm fee for each individual classes)
2. There will be NO REFUNDS or pro-rating for any classes missed

Conformation class is an opportunity for handlers and their dog to have a simulated show ring experience. The first and most important thing to bring to class is you - happy and enthusiastic. Conformation showing will be easy after that.

Dogs in this class should be a breed recognized by the AKC and your dog is already registered with the AKC.

NOTE:

• Almost ready for participating in obedience trials, we suggest our Ring Ready or Run Throughs class
• This is not an obedience training class, see our class offering for Obedience training
• This is for registering for individual single classes. You can choose each class date you would like to attend and pay for each individually. There is also a 7 week discounted session available

Individual classes registered in advance on the website are $15 plus a $1.99 coursestorm service fee.  You can also pay at the venue on the date of class by scanning a QR code; however, classes will be $25. Pre-paid classes here are significantly discounted.

Equipment:

• Training collar (slip collar)
• 4 to 6 foot leather leash

Handler Equipment:

• Soft treats (bait).  Note: Don't feed your dog within three hours of training.
• Dog Toy, preferably on a rope/string

As time goes on, the collar, leash, and feeding time may change.

Cancellation/Refund Policy: 

1. Cancellations will only be accepted up to two days before the start of class.  Any refunds will be minus our costs for coursestorm fees (currently about $3 coursestorm fee for each individual classes)
2. There will be NO REFUNDS or pro-rating for any classes missed

Conformation class is an opportunity for handlers and their dog to have a simulated show ring experience. The first and most important thing to bring to class is you - happy and enthusiastic. Conformation showing will be easy after that.

Dogs in this class should be a breed recognized by the AKC and your dog is already registered with the AKC.

NOTE:

• Almost ready for participating in obedience trials, we suggest our Ring Ready or Run Throughs class
• This is not an obedience training class, see our class offering for Obedience training
• This is for registering for individual single classes. You can choose each class date you would like to attend and pay for each individually. There is also a 7 week discounted session available

Individual classes registered in advance on the website are $15 plus a $1.99 coursestorm service fee.  You can also pay at the venue on the date of class by scanning a QR code; however, classes will be $25. Pre-paid classes here are significantly discounted.

Equipment:

• Training collar (slip collar)
• 4 to 6 foot leather leash

Handler Equipment:

• Soft treats (bait).  Note: Don't feed your dog within three hours of training.
• Dog Toy, preferably on a rope/string

As time goes on, the collar, leash, and feeding time may change.

Cancellation/Refund Policy: 

1. Cancellations will only be accepted up to two days before the start of class.  Any refunds will be minus our costs for coursestorm fees (currently about $3 coursestorm fee for each individual classes)
2. There will be NO REFUNDS or pro-rating for any classes missed

Conformation class is an opportunity for handlers and their dog to have a simulated show ring experience. The first and most important thing to bring to class is you - happy and enthusiastic. Conformation showing will be easy after that.

Dogs in this class should be a breed recognized by the AKC and your dog is already registered with the AKC.

NOTE:

• Almost ready for participating in obedience trials, we suggest our Ring Ready or Run Throughs class
• This is not an obedience training class, see our class offering for Obedience training
• This is for registering for individual single classes. You can choose each class date you would like to attend and pay for each individually. There is also a 7 week discounted session available

Individual classes registered in advance on the website are $15 plus a $1.99 coursestorm service fee.  You can also pay at the venue on the date of class by scanning a QR code; however, classes will be $25. Pre-paid classes here are significantly discounted.

Equipment:

• Training collar (slip collar)
• 4 to 6 foot leather leash

Handler Equipment:

• Soft treats (bait).  Note: Don't feed your dog within three hours of training.
• Dog Toy, preferably on a rope/string

As time goes on, the collar, leash, and feeding time may change.

Cancellation/Refund Policy: 

1. Cancellations will only be accepted up to two days before the start of class.  Any refunds will be minus our costs for coursestorm fees (currently about $3 coursestorm fee for each individual classes)
2. There will be NO REFUNDS or pro-rating for any classes missed

Conformation class is an opportunity for handlers and their dog to have a simulated show ring experience. The first and most important thing to bring to class is you - happy and enthusiastic. Conformation showing will be easy after that.

Dogs in this class should be a breed recognized by the AKC and your dog is already registered with the AKC.

NOTE:

• Almost ready for participating in obedience trials, we suggest our Ring Ready or Run Throughs class
• This is not an obedience training class, see our class offering for Obedience training
• This is for registering for individual single classes. You can choose each class date you would like to attend and pay for each individually. There is also a 7 week discounted session available

Individual classes registered in advance on the website are $15 plus a $1.99 coursestorm service fee.  You can also pay at the venue on the date of class by scanning a QR code; however, classes will be $25. Pre-paid classes here are significantly discounted.

Equipment:

• Training collar (slip collar)
• 4 to 6 foot leather leash

Handler Equipment:

• Soft treats (bait).  Note: Don't feed your dog within three hours of training.
• Dog Toy, preferably on a rope/string

As time goes on, the collar, leash, and feeding time may change.

Cancellation/Refund Policy: 

1. Cancellations will only be accepted up to two days before the start of class.  Any refunds will be minus our costs for coursestorm fees (currently about $3 coursestorm fee for each individual classes)
2. There will be NO REFUNDS or pro-rating for any classes missed