Nosework Classes
Made for dogs. Fun for people.
In-person classes available in Victoria BC.
Why do Nosework? Nosework is:
- A perfect mental stimulation activity – that will tire even the most energetic dog
- A confidence builder for shy and fearful dogs
- A safe outlet for reactive dogs
- Totally natural and…
- Unbelievably fun (for dogs and people)
The wonderful thing about nosework is that really almost any dog can do it. I would recommend it to anyone but, it is really a terrific confidence builder for dogs, and so much fun for people.
Allison & Joni
Searching high and low for a nosework class?
Get on the waitlist!
You’ll get information about the sport of nosework AND a heads-up when registration opens up for the Fall 2025 session.
Get into a nosework class in Victoria BC
Fall 2025 class registrations open soon
Early-bird registration for Fall classes starts in August 2025 – get on the waitlist!
Beginner Nosework Workshop
Not sure about the sport of nosework? Discover how fabulous it is in one easy seminar-style class.
- See if the structure of a nosework class suits you and your dog
- See if your dog has the patience to wait in the car for their turn
- See if your dog has the ‘gift of sniff’
2.5-3 hours of instruction (depending on the number of dogs registered and how much fun we’re having).
Limited to 6 dogs.
$97 (incl. GST)
Saturday September 20th – 9am – 1 spot left
Saturday September 27th – 3:30pm – Sorry, full
Sunday September 28th – 9am
Janet was amazing with the dogs and her class was amazing. We learned so much and it is so great for the dogs. I can’t say enough great things about the class! Sign up for the wait list if you are interested – there is a reason her classes sell out. I waited 4 months to get my doggo in!
Tricia & Sandra Dee
Introduction to Odor
This class introduces the target odors required for trialing, and gets your dog hunting! In 6 weeks your dog will learn 3 odors, and be able to search containers and interior spaces.
$289 (incl. GST) for 6 weeks. Price includes odor kit & access to your classroom’s Facebook group, digital homework library and training videos.
Starting September 2025
Fridays 9am (Classes run Sept. 12, 19, 26, Oct. 3, 10, 17) – 1 spot left
Sundays 4:30pm (Classes run Sept. 14, 21, 28, Oct. 5, 19, Nov. 2) – Sorry, full
Mondays 9am (Classes postponed until November)
Introduction to the Elements
Containers, Interiors, Exteriors and Vehicles – and now your pet dog is looking like the detection dog you’ve dreamed of!
Prerequisite: Intro to Odor with Clever Canine
$239 (incl. GST) for 5 weeks of class + a nosework surprise package!
Contact Janet if you didn’t introduce odor with Clever Canine.
Fridays @ 5:30pm
Starting September 5th
Introduction to Advanced Concepts
And now we train those sexy skills that are so exciting to watch – elevations, multiple hides, converging odors, distractions, indoors and out. If you’re serious about trialing in the sport, this is the class.
Prerequisite: Intro to the Elements with Clever Canine (OR you are starting to trial and you’ve spoken with Janet about this class)
Classes will resume October 2025
Addicted yet?
Become a Clever Canine nosework student and become part of a community. You’ll receive:
- Discounts on classes when starting your second (or third, or fourth!) dog
- Priority registration for any nosework class
- access to our exclusive “Nosework Alumni” Facebook group
- access to your private, members only, class Facebook group
- access to Clever Canine’s drop-in sessions
- Priority attendance to nosework events hosted by Clever Canine