See Spot Play
K9 Nose Work® Instruction & Play Coaching
Taking training from painful
to joyful
through the power of play
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Wanna play?
Play is hands/paws down the best way to learn and to bond! Humans and dogs are some of the few species that continue playing well into adulthood. Sometimes we need reminders and a little coaching to embrace that side of ourselves. I love helping humans and dogs alike find their unique playful spirits and create possibilities for joy.
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What do you smell?
We know dogs love to use their noses! Just think about how often a dog will spend what seems like an eternity sniffing one piece of grass while you're running late to a meeting. In K9 Nose Work®, we tap into that innate sniffing ability, and the joy the dog gets from it, by giving them scent puzzles to solve for food or toy rewards. This is great mental and physical exercise! The dogs get to do what they're bred to do and the human gets to revel in the power the dog has!
K9 Nose Work® helps both ends of the leash build a stronger bond by developing new ways to communicate with one another, play with one another, build confidence together, and approach challenges together. Nearly any dog and any human can participate! -
Who are we?
With several years experience as a professional educator living, working, and playing with dogs, I’m firmly committed to setting all learners up for success. My training philosophy centers on a positive and joyful relationship between human and dog, fostered by science-backed methods. When we approach relationships with curiosity, we can learn more than we may have ever imagined.
Group K9 Nose Work Classes
Come join the fun! These classes introduces dogs and their humans to the sport and methodology of K9 Nose Work®. Dogs start by searching for their favorite food or toy reward hidden in a variety of environments, increasing the challenges and adding new search skills as the dog progresses.
Private Nosework Coaching
Would you like some one-on-one coaching? Dog and human teams of all levels can benefit from a private session. We can work on everything from introducing the game to trouble-shooting undesirable behaviors like box-smashing to improving competition strategies.
Private Behavior Coaching
Does your dog do some things you don’t love? Do you have a new dog and want to get them started off on the right paw? Have you had dogs your whole life but this one is leaving you scratching your head?
I specialize in dogs with big feelings, including over-the-top or shutdown behaviors. Private training is a great option for both you and your pup to learn at your own pace, develop more positive behaviors, and build an even stronger bond together!
Online Courses
Online courses give you structured plans to follow while working with your schedule. You'll be able to focus on your dog without worrying about running into potential triggers or having to schedule a babysitter. You can work at your own pace while still getting plenty of help along the way.