The Canny Canine

The Canny Canine Bozeman Dog Training specializing in K9 Nose Work®. After all, why have a dog if you aren't going to do anything with it? Come Play With Your Dog!

The Canny Canine was created on the simple premise that pet owners who actively engage with their dogs have a better relationship and often a happier, more well-behaved dog. Our goal is to provide a fun, supportive, laid back training environment where folks from all over the Gallatin Valley can take classes and learn how to have success in training their dog from obedience classes to dog sports.

There are so many cool things to do with your dog and The Canny Canine can teach you how to do it. The Canny Canine. Where Smart Dogs Train. Carolyn Murray, CNWI
Owner/Trainer
NACSW Certified Nose Work Instructor
NACSW Certifying Official
Certified Trick Dog Instructor
CGC Evaluator

Give your Nosey Dog a job!Spaces are available in our Intro to K9 Nose Work class! Tuesday nights @ 6 pm. We offer th...
01/08/2025

Give your Nosey Dog a job!

Spaces are available in our Intro to K9 Nose Work class! Tuesday nights @ 6 pm. We offer the most flexible class schedule in the valley….start class as soon as next week! Come join the fun! 🤪

https://thecannycanine.com/classes

Merry Christmas! 🎄🎁
12/25/2024

Merry Christmas! 🎄🎁

We are super excited about the new changes to American Schutzhund! Can’t wait to get our BT in 2025 and check out more ...
11/28/2024

We are super excited about the new changes to American Schutzhund! Can’t wait to get our BT in 2025 and check out more AS events! It’s wonderful to have so many opportunities for our dogs!

We’ve been teasing something exciting for about a week, and we’re finally ready to share the BIG NEWS! The THREE major announcements are… DRUMROLL PLEASE 🥁🥁🥁

1️⃣ A NEW title: “SO” (Stadium Only)
The SO title will be similar to that of a GPR in IGP. It is Obedience and Protection only—no scent work—and the routines are identical to each three American Schutzhund levels. You MUST complete a full BT or BTX* (*2️⃣) before attempting an SO. Each Stadium Only title has to completed in order: SO1, SO2, SO3.

**You cannot use the SO titles to advance through FULL AS titles. Each AS title (AS1, AS2, AS3) has to be earned in order to move ahead**

2️⃣ BTX
The BTX is an OPTIONAL alternative to a BT (Behavior and Temperament Test), including Protection work aligned with a young dog’s training. There will be three primary exercises, all completed ON LEASH, to test relevant protection skills.

This will be perfect for those with young or less experienced dogs who aren’t quite ready to hit the field in all three phases but want to test their training and their dog’s workability!

**The dog aggression test, environmental evaluation, and obedience test will remain the same as a BT.**

3️⃣ Scent Work Title Rule Change
For those who are interested in independent Scent Work titles ONLY, it is now possible to complete the three Scent Work titles without a FULL BT or BTX. Prerequisites for SW1-3 now include just the dog aggression test and environmental evaluation portions of the BT. You will now also be able to complete all scent work titles in any order you choose.

✨Are you excited?! We will be sharing more information and details on each of these announcements within the coming week, and the rulebook will be updated soon as well. All of these changes will be effective January 1, 2025. ✨🇺🇸

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Coming in January…Canine Etiquette is back on the schedule Sunday mornings!Annnnnd…it’s back! The AKC Canine Good Citiz...
11/24/2024

Coming in January…

Canine Etiquette is back on the schedule Sunday mornings!

Annnnnd…it’s back! The AKC Canine Good Citizen class starts Monday, January 6th!

It’s never too soon to plan your New Year’s Resolution!! Reserve your spot now!!!

https://thecannycanine.com/classes

Drop In Obedience is cancelled this morning. Visibility is poor and road conditions are pretty rough.See you next weeke...
11/24/2024

Drop In Obedience is cancelled this morning. Visibility is poor and road conditions are pretty rough.

See you next weekend!!

One of the most challenging issues in the dog world right now for dog owners. Much to think about. Even I have fallen ...
11/10/2024

One of the most challenging issues in the dog world right now for dog owners. Much to think about. Even I have fallen victim to so called “experts” who were imitators at best.

Have the deeper conversation and pay attention to the substance.

Learn how to spot the difference between and expert and an imitator with 5 key tells.

Super congratulations to our Canine Etiquette graduates! You all clearly put the time and effort into your dogs and the...
11/03/2024

Super congratulations to our Canine Etiquette graduates! You all clearly put the time and effort into your dogs and there were clear results week after week! Keep up the great work and we hope to see you soon!

Be sure to schedule your November classes now to ensure your space in classes! See you soon!!
10/28/2024

Be sure to schedule your November classes now to ensure your space in classes!

See you soon!!

Our Sunday morning Drop-In Advanced Obedience class is full of the goodest dogs and handlers! Everyone shows up with the...
10/16/2024

Our Sunday morning Drop-In Advanced Obedience class is full of the goodest dogs and handlers! Everyone shows up with their own game plan and others pitch in to assist. Mostly we have multiple dogs working multiple exercises in a small space. Way to go!!

Photos courtesy of Peg Cline

A rare sighting of the Cosmic Lemmy last night. Did you get out and see the northern lights?
10/11/2024

A rare sighting of the Cosmic Lemmy last night. Did you get out and see the northern lights?

Our small but mighty basic obedience class kicked off this morning. Really impressed with this group of handlers and ex...
10/06/2024

Our small but mighty basic obedience class kicked off this morning. Really impressed with this group of handlers and excited to watch your progress!!

Our next Canine Etiquette class will be offered in January!!

Our first Drop-In Obedience class was a success!!! Everyone came with their own agenda of things to work on. 5 dogs in a...
10/06/2024

Our first Drop-In Obedience class was a success!!! Everyone came with their own agenda of things to work on. 5 dogs in a relatively small space. Super owner focus! Lots of crazy good skills! I’m so impressed!

Looking forward to next week already!

Thank you all for trusting the concept!

Thank you Peg Cline for the pix!

09/27/2024

I set a bad hide last night. Odor was set slightly above the smoke match. I knew that odor getting sucked out the door was a huge possibility and I was correct. However, the dogs worked hard and eventually got the hide. They had to literally get their nose in the corner and work back to the hide.

Ugly hide. Good learning! Great dogs!!

Some great pix of the weekend courtesy of Samantha Alice Photography.
09/26/2024

Some great pix of the weekend courtesy of Samantha Alice Photography.

Very proud of this dude today! High BH at trials!! On we go! ♥️♥️♥️
09/21/2024

Very proud of this dude today! High BH at trials!! On we go! ♥️♥️♥️

Congratulations to the Bozeman teams that competed in the NW1 this weekend! Team Zander - 1st place interiorsTeam Phoeb...
09/18/2024

Congratulations to the Bozeman teams that competed in the NW1 this weekend!

Team Zander - 1st place interiors

Team Phoebe - 3rd place interiors

Team Lady - the littlest!!

Team Tilley - the springer-est!

Congratulations to the Bozeman teams that competed in the Level 1 Exterior Element trial this weekend!Team Lemmy - L1E t...
09/18/2024

Congratulations to the Bozeman teams that competed in the Level 1 Exterior Element trial this weekend!

Team Lemmy - L1E title

Team Bridger - L1E title

Team Meeka - First NACSW trial ever and earned a qualifying score!! Woohoo!! ♥️♥️

Team Robbie - Handsome devil!!

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I set a bad hide last night. Odor was set slightly above the smoke match. I knew that odor getting sucked out the door was a huge possibility and I was correct. However, the dogs worked hard and eventually got the hide. They had to literally get their nose in the corner and work back to the hide. Ugly hide. Good learning! Great dogs!!

Matt working containers in January. Dragging his handler from odor box to odor box….

Canine Etiquette is back on the schedule! We are pleased to announce the return of our very popular obedience! This class is for pups 4 months and up looking to learn the basics and then some. It’s also for experienced teams looking to proof their obedience in a group setting. Most of all, this class is for everyone that loves to train and learn! Limited spots available!! Join us for this four week class starting Tuesdays, March 19th at 6 pm. https://thecannycanine.com/classes

Canine Etiquette is back on the schedule! We are pleased to announce our very popular obedience class is back! This class is for pups 4 months and up looking to learn the basics and then some. It’s also for experienced teams looking to proof their obedience in a group setting. Most of all, this class is for everyone that loves to train and learn! Limited spots available!! Join us for this four week class starting Tuesdays, March 19th at 6 pm. https://thecannycanine.com/classes

Rue got between two elevated hides tonight and put on an amazing display! Wow!! #bozemannosework #montanak9nosework #thecannycanine

Working 15 containers tonight. 5 odor boxes and 6 distractors. Our dogs learn fast that only odor pays. Lemmy would usually love to chow down on bologna, various cheeses and sausages, but instead he chooses odor every time for a guaranteed paycheck.
Working 15 containers tonight. 5 odor boxes and 6 distractors. Our dogs learn fast that only odor pays. Lemmy would usually love to chow down on bologna, various cheeses and sausages, but instead he chooses odor every time for a guaranteed paycheck.

My Intro to Odor dogs got their first taste of container searches last night. The final search was 28 boxes with one hide deep in the search area. This was no challenge for the infamous, Lady! This 12 year old chiweenie was on fire!

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