K9 Sports Training

07/16/2024

SDDA has just posted a Starter and Advanced trial in Langley. If you are a registered participant it should be in your email.

05/31/2024

SUMMER SNIFFIN' DAYS!
Megan will have 2 different locations a week for 6 weeks! You can sign up for all the days or as many as you would like.
Please message Megan or comment below to let her know which nights you would like to join in on. This determines the complexity of the searches she creates.
Any dog that is on odor may join in of the fun!
All locations are in Chilliwack or Sardis BC.
Have a question? You can message Megan or comment below. We will be running rain of shine, just as you would at a real trial, so please plan accordingly.
She will post each location the day of with pictures and google map and addresses in her FB Group, Forte dog training. If you aren't part of the group already, Join here https://www.facebook.com/groups/fortedogtraining/

05/30/2024

Shetland Sheepdog Club BC
Herding Instinct Test
Open to ALL BREEDS – Limited Runs
Blue Collar Farm, June 23. 2024

Breed: _______________________________ S*x: M/F
Registered or Call Name: __________________________
Name: _________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________
Phone: _________________________________________
Email: ________________________________________

Signature: __________________________________________ Date: _____________

Club members: $35.00_____________ Non-members: $40.00 _____________
One form per dog.



Please send application forms to: [email protected] Once approved you will be sent payment information.
You will be contacted by June 16 with your time slot.
We ask that you arrive 15 - 30 minutes before your time slot.

Directions :
The farm shares an address with the owners as well as another business so please follow these directions as Maps will not bring you to the correct location
Directions to the farm:
645 Laurier Ave. Port Coquitlam.
When you're driving down Devon, continue past Laurier and follow the signs for "The Dog Patch", you'll turn right into the gravel driveway (entrance to The Dog Patch) and continue straight through to the blue barn. There is parking next to the barn, please do not use The Dog Patch's parking lot.

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Club Use:
Time Slot: _______________________________
Number: ________________________________

03/14/2024

The next set of classes are ready for signup! For continuing and competition classes go to the link below.
For beginner classes message Megan at [email protected]

Http://www.k9sportslines.com/classes.html?fbclid=IwAR1Bv01rMiqnOaYCboJrVx_LNI9fjRvblWvfyAxQ9aSaGtS5D2JCnA23GFg

What is Scent Detection? Scent Detection is the newest and fastest growing sport activity for dogs and their owners. Through our classes you will learn how to develop your dog's natural scent...

01/29/2024

Get your sniff on in Abbotsford! Some spots have opened up !

A few spots have opened up in our February Scent Trial. Don't miss out!

Online Entry: https://www.dogshow.ca/en/Events/4365

Learn More: https://dumbbellobedienceclub.ca/event/scent-detection-trial/

Premium List:https://www.canuckdogs.com/upload/DogShowDocs/41b1f29d-9ac8-11ee-bb02-0050569873b0.pdf

01/29/2024

Who wants to get their sniffing on?!?! There are a few spots open to get in!!!!!!!!!!!

A few spots have opened up in our February Scent Trial. Don't miss out!

Online Entry: https://www.dogshow.ca/en/Events/4365

Learn More: https://dumbbellobedienceclub.ca/event/scent-detection-trial/

Premium List:https://www.canuckdogs.com/upload/DogShowDocs/41b1f29d-9ac8-11ee-bb02-0050569873b0.pdf

01/25/2024

Next set of advanced classes with Deborah sign up is open.
Go to

What is Scent Detection? Scent Detection is the newest and fastest growing sport activity for dogs and their owners. Through our classes you will learn how to develop your dog's natural scent...

01/17/2024

Class is canceled this evening due to the weather conditions. (We will add another class on the end of this session.)

12/14/2023

Nosework in abby in feb opening tonight!
https://www.dogshow.ca/en/Events/4365?fbclid=IwAR1B0bCAkY-mTwLDXSXc13D36OHWIpdVvbFkeBpwt9p-hSGHMi7O6kqVI7Y

DogShow.ca - The Best Way To Enter Dog Events In Canada!

11/29/2023

Next set of classes starting next week!
To sign up for competition level classes go to

What is Scent Detection? Scent Detection is the newest and fastest growing sport activity for dogs and their owners. Through our classes you will learn how to develop your dog's natural scent...

11/02/2023

10/26/2023

Great article!

Yeti getting some clues about source A few weeks ago I was judging the upper-level buried element classes at a trial. Everything was in order, the hides were set well ahead of time so that they cou…

10/18/2023

Classes next week are open for registration!

What is Scent Detection? Scent Detection is the newest and fastest growing sport activity for dogs and their owners. Through our classes you will learn how to develop your dog's natural scent...

08/25/2023

Classes for continuing and competition scent detection are now avaliable to sign up.
Go to k9sportslines.com to get your spot.

Office hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 10am-3pm ​ If I don't reply, its because I am competing in dog sports, getting ready to compete or recovering from competing .

08/24/2023

Classes will be restarting Sept 12th and 13th! We are just getting the website updated for signing up in the next few days!

08/16/2023

Very interesting read!

26 seconds.

He has a job to do, and he knows it.

Kodak is an air scenting horse. He's ready and eager to do his task and when Sharon asks him to search, he gets down to business.

26 seconds into the search he indicates he's found a scent. He follows into the wind, working his way up the scent cone towards the source. He locks in on the treeline and, when he finds he can't go farther because of the terrain, he circles around and locks in again.

A K9 team comes in and, with the general area identified, makes quick work of finding the subject. A large field and accompanying treelines have been narrowed down and cleared in just a couple minutes. While it is a training exercise, neither the horse nor the rider had any clue where the subject was hidden; it was a blind search exercise with successful results.

For someone who doesn't actually work in search and rescue, I've spent a lot of time with search and rescue groups over the last three years. This weekend was unique and incredible: I was over with Highlands Search and Rescue - HISAR for an equine air scent detection clinic.

It was not ideal weather conditions. It was hot and humid, and the wind kept playing games, but it was still a good weekend.

I hid for a different team with just a few days of training. Hidden a few yards in the woods under a camouflage blanket, with a huge hay field spread out above me, I could watch Zephyr and Elsie conduct their search.

They begin with a basic grid search, back and moving along the field, searching for the scent cone. The rider isn't visually searching for the subject; she's focused on her horse, watching for the cues that show he's found something.

A snort, a blow, an increase in speed and energy: you can tell when he's found something. He's not using his eyes. His nose is locked on, soft velvet and whiskers twitching a mile a minute, his ears pointed forward.

He comes as close to the treeline as he can, still locked on to me, and his rider calls out, "is someone there?"

"I'm here."

He's looking for the scent and if I move too quickly, since he's only been learning this game for a few days, I'll scare him. He's still learning that there's a person attached to the scent. I am part of his training, so I move slowly and reward him with a treat.

Search and rescue operations use resource layering to accomplish the goal: bring home the missing person safely. In Maine, the Maine Warden Service is responsible for search and rescue operations. They work with local agencies such as fire departments, law enforcement, EMS, and public safety, along with volunteer search and rescue organizations like HISAR, and if necessary, volunteer civilians. Search methods vary based on the specific details in each case but resources available include ATVs, horses, K9 teams, helicopters, and good old fashioned walking.

Many animals have stronger olfactory senses than humans and can be trained to use those senses in different ways. Most people are familiar with dogs, using their noses for narcotics or explosives, for search and rescue, for object recovery, and for other jobs.

While horses have been used in search and rescue operations in Maine before, they've been used as a way to cover more terrain for visual searches. Air scent detection is a newer resource, and this weekend HISAR demonstrated to the Maine Warden Service how it could be used to assist with missing persons.

One of the coolest things this weekend was seeing how much the horses enjoy working. That's an important part of a working animal: they need to enjoy their job if they're going to be relaible and consistent. For the horses I observed this weekend, it's like a game: they are given a job to do and when they're done, they get rewarded with attention and treats.

Added from HISAR: For those who are interested - more information AND videos can be found on our website www.highlands-sar.org , our page Highlands Search and Rescue - HISAR, and the following sites owned by our instructor, Terry Nowacki. Facebook: American Equine Scenting Association

06/21/2023

The scent trial in Fort Langley is now open.

06/20/2023

Reminder that Summer Sniffing Days are starting soon!
If your dog is on odor come on out to play!
Work exteriors in a multitude of venues!
Comment below or massage me the dates you wish to sign up for. Limited to 10 dog and handler teams.
Cost is $25 per night.
Time is at 6pm for each night.
Locations and Google maps link will be sent out to everyone who signs up a few days before so that you know where you are going. 😃

06/14/2023

Summer Sniffing Days are coming soon!
If your dog is on odor come on out to play!
Work exteriors in a multitude of venues!
Comment below or massage me the dates you wish to sign up for. Limited to 10 dog and handler teams.
Cost is $25 per night.
Time is at 6pm for each night.
Locations and Google maps link will be sent out to everyone who signs up a few days before so that you know where you are going. 😃

06/03/2023

Do you know of anyone , a new person in Nosework who wants to watch Elite dogs play, and can volunteer for one day, June 11th for the SDDA k9 sentinels trial?
We need someone, or two, to video and maybe scoresheet run Half days are good too. It’s being held at the heritage barn- acheliz museum in Chilliwack. 😁
We need a timer for the afternoon. If the same person wanted to be there for the whole day, that person can score sheet run.
As always, the person can be trained.

Thank you for volunteering! Please complete the form if you wish to help out at the trial - one form per person. You will receive a confirmation email upon completion of the form. We will email volunteers with details closer to the event date. *** Please double-check your email address. *** If it is...

06/02/2023

CKC SCENT DETECTION SANCTION MATCH
Open to all Breeds - Limited Entries
July 30, 2023 9:30am
23022 88th Ave, Fort Langley BC
JUDGE: Lori Little
Join us for a fun day!
Dogs Name: _____________________ Breed: ________________________
Owners Name: ______________________________________________________
Email Address: ____________________ Phone Number: _________________
Offering Novice, Open and Excellent levels: containers, interior and exterior
All three components $25
Closing Date: 26 July
Novice ____ Open ____ Excellent _____
Send entries: [email protected] Once approved you will be sent payment details.

05/13/2023

New classes starting next week!
Sign up at k9sportslines.com to save your spot.

Office hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 10am-3pm ​ If I don't reply, its because I am competing in dog sports, getting ready to compete or recovering from competing .

05/06/2023

The next set of classes will be starting May 16th snd 27th!
For classes with Deborah go to http://www.k9sportslines.com/classes.html
To sign up.
For classes with Megan send her a message to confirm your spot!

What is Scent Detection? Scent Detection is the newest and fastest growing sport activity for dogs and their owners. Through our classes you will learn how to develop your dog's natural scent...

05/02/2023

This sounds like fun!
Musical May Scent Work Challenge is now open for registration! Use the link below! Location - anywhere, it's a do it at home thing!

21 different challenges to help you think outside the box when it comes to skills, drills and setting up searches.

4 different levels of achievements. Upon completion of the event you will receive an electronic certificate! As well as a mailed out copy of the certificate and a little something special as well.

Cost is $35 (if you have more than one dog you wish to enter the cost is $35 per dog if you want the certifcate and award for each dog) to join the fun. After registering you will be added to a private group where you will have access to the file of all the challenges required to complete. Challenge runs from May 2nd to June 2nd! Tell all your sniffy friends too!

Come join the fun, click the link below!

Please click the link to complete this form.

03/25/2023

Shetland Sheepdog club of BC us offering CKC SCENT DETECTION

Come and join us for a CKC SCENT DETECTION FUN MATCH
Open to all Breeds - Limited Entries
May 6, 2023 9:30am
23022 88th Ave, Fort Langley BC
JUDGE Lale Aksu
Join us for a fun day!

Dogs Name: _____________________ Owners Name: __________________
Email Address: ____________________ Phone Number: _________________

Offering Novice and Open levels: containers, interior and exterior
Individual components $10 each OR All three components $25
Novice ____ Open ____
Containers ____ Interiors _____ Exteriors ____

Send entries with above unfornation to: [email protected] Once approved you will be sent payment details.
Jlin

03/24/2023

The next set of classes is starting April 4th and 5th.

For students working with Deborah go to http://www.k9sportslines.com/ and under more select classes.

For beginner classes or classes with Megan
email her at [email protected]