Nosework Classes
Made for dogs. Fun for people.
In-person, limited attendance classes available. Scroll down to find nosework classes 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 spring 2023 session.
Get into a nosework class in Victoria BC
Spring 2023 Class Registrations Coming Soon!
Registration for classes and workshops open to the public on April 3, 2023. For early-bird registration 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 hours of instruction (depending on the number of dogs registered and how much fun we’re having).
$69 (incl. GST) for 2.5 hours of instruction.
Saturday April 22, 2023
1pm – Sorry FULL
Saturday April 22, 2023
4pm – sorry FULL
Sunday April 23, 2023
9:30am – Sorry FULL
Saturday May 20, 2023
9:30am – sorry FULL
Introduction to Odor
Introduce target odors and get your dog hunting! In 6 weeks your dog will learn 3 odors, and be able to search containers and interior spaces.
$225 (incl. GST) for 6 weeks. Price includes odor kit & access to your classroom’s Facebook group, digital homework library and training videos.
Registration for spring classes will open soon. Get on the waitlist.
Sundays @ 2:30pm
Starting May 7, 2023
(May 7, 14, 28, June 4, 11, 18)
Sorry FULL
Fridays @ 3:30pm
Starting April 14,
(April 14, 21, 28, May 5, 19, 26)
Sorry FULL
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
$225 (incl. GST) for 5 weeks of class + 1 drop-in + a nosework surprise package!
Fridays @ 5:30
Starting March 31st, 2023
Saturdays @ 9am
Starting April 1, 2023
(Contact Janet if you haven’t got the pre-requisite)
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 March 26, 2023.
Sorry – FULL
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
- Priority entry into nosework trials hosted by Clever Canine when you are at the Started level