Kokoro Dog

12/30/2024

Thank you everyone who made it out to the Holiday Fundraiser sniff. You guys donated over 500.00 for Old Dog Haven and American Brittany Rescue. I have either emailed, messaged or messengered you all of your photos.).
Want to have sniffy fun with your dog? It’s the perfect winter activity-no exteriors required at the beginning levels! There are a few spots left in the January 21 series.

https://www.kokorodog.com/new-page-5

11/22/2024

From Erica:
This is open to all Nosework Students on target odor.
Nosework Students!!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0A49A8AD28A2FA7-53394837-save

Unfortunately this year the annual but very much toned down holiday sniff n go fundraiser conflicts with a couple of trials and another sniff n go but before I offer it up to gen pop I thought I’d post to the inner circle:).

It wouldn’t be the annual Sniff without some Snacks:). FYI I’ve been on a cookie making binge.

It's time for the annual end of year fundraising sniff! I'm busier than ever this year and unfortunately this year conflicts with other Sniffs and a couple of trials but I hope you'll swing by for a DISTRACTORIFIC container search and a Whole Lotta Hides Interior/Exterior. Appropriate for all levels...

10/07/2024

Woodinville/Maltby WA
NOSEWORK AND MORE!!
FALL Mixed Level (beginners welcome)Nosework classes. The following still have availability.

CANINE GOOD CITIZEN CLASS. Come work on the skills for the AKC CGC class and take the test week 5. If you are ready to try for CGC-Advanced but don’t want to wait until the next series-join the regular CGC and just let me know you want to work toward the higher level! We can test both the last class!
There is also one spot left in Tenacious Teen!
1:00 Wednesdays!
CGC and
CGCA
https://www.kokorodog.com/new-page-5

Tenacious Teen!
https://www.kokorodog.com/new-page-5

NOSEWORK TOPICS!
WEDNESDAYS NOSEWORK TOPICS SERIES
10/9-11/6
3:45 Nosework Topics
DISTRACTORS from intentional (containers and AKC upper level) to unintentional (pee/critters/food/noise/people etc). This 5 week series will help you navigate confidently through your searches no matter what is there with you:). Please note if your dog is AFRAID during a search, this is not an appropriate class. Fear is not a normal response to a distractor.
https://KokoroDog.as.me/?appointmentType=68921517

11/13-12/18 skip 11/27

3:45 NOSEWORK TOPICS-BUILDING A MORE INDEPENDENT SEARCH while maintaining your teamwork -when to help and when to wait. We’ll work a series of specific exercises that will help your dog gain confidence even when you are not physically connected. This 5 week series is open to all dogs on odoror paired hides.
https://KokoroDog.as.me/?appointmentType=68923473

1/22-2/19
1:00 INTRO TO SHED HUNTING
This 5 week class is for people interested in learning how to recover shed antlers in the wild or compete in NASDA or UKC shed competitions. We will work both locating and retrievingthe antlers. You will need to provide your own antler. I will have both commonly used scenting products for you to use on your antlers. You may purchase these on your own also. Brand info will be provided upon registration. This class may be partially outdoors.

https://KokoroDog.as.me/?appointmentType=68923835

09/30/2024

Woodinville/Maltby WA
NOSEWORK AND MORE!!
FALL Mixed Level (beginners welcome)Nosework classes. The following still have availability.
Nosework

10/15-11/12
10:00
https://KokoroDog.as.me/?appointmentType=68917572

4:15
https://KokoroDog.as.me/?appointmentType=68917890

5:30
https://KokoroDog.as.me/?appointmentType=68917999
6:45
https://KokoroDog.as.me/?appointmentType=68918033

WEDNESDAYS TOPICS SERIES
10/9-11/6
3:45 Nosework Topics
DISTRACTORS from intentional (containers and AKC upper level) to unintentional (pee/critters/food/noise/people etc). This 5 week series will help you navigate confidently through your searches no matter what is there with you:). Please note if your dog is AFRAID during a search, this is not an appropriate class. Fear is not a normal response to a distractor.
https://KokoroDog.as.me/?appointmentType=68921517

11/13-12/18 skip 11/27

3:45 NOSEWORK TOPICS-BUILDING A MORE INDEPENDENT SEARCH while maintaining your teamwork -when to help and when to wait. We’ll work a series of specific exercises that will help your dog gain confidence even when you are not physically connected. This 5 week series is open to all dogs on odoror paired hides.
https://KokoroDog.as.me/?appointmentType=68923473

1/22-2/19
1:00 INTRO TO SHED HUNTING
This 5 week class is for people interested in learning how to recover shed antlers in the wild or compete in NASDA or UKC shed competitions. We will work both locating and retrieving the antlers. You will need to provide your own antler. I will have both commonly used scenting products for you to use on your antlers. You may purchase these on your own also. Brand info will be provided upon registration. This class may be partially outdoors.

https://KokoroDog.as.me/?appointmentType=68923835

CGC and
CGCA

https://www.kokorodog.com/new-page-5

Tenacious Teen!

https://www.kokorodog.com/new-page-5

08/22/2024

These will be held at Kokoro but registration is through TDC. You don’t need any experience! If you’re a Nosework student, you can do both! Ask Gator:).

This is an IN PERSON Mixed Level Intro/Foundations class to get you started truffle hunting. You do not need any prior truffle training. If you have been doing some training at home on your own, this may be the right course for you as well.

08/15/2024

“Graduation” yesterday complete with a costume contest challenge in agility and Gun Dog! Thanks for humoring me and having awesome dogs!!
Agility photos coming soon! I was too busy timing to take photos!

08/12/2024

Fall classes are here!! Tuesdays are all about Nosework! Daytime and early evening available. Wednesdays are for baby bird dogs up to 12 months. Learn the foundation behaviors that all bird dogs need including standing or sitting still while exciting things are happening, focusing on your human when needed and confidently moving away to a target! If pups are well matched there may be some off leash time.
We’ve also got Tenacious Teen and Frustrated Fido! I promise you and your pup won’t be bored!

Tuesdays, 9/3/24 to 10/1/24
Mixed level Nosework. Beginners are welcome!

9:45
https://KokoroDog.as.me/?appointmentType=66931035

11:00
https://KokoroDog.as.me/?appointmentType=66931125

12:15
https://KokoroDog.as.me/?appointmentType=66931174

1:30
https://KokoroDog.as.me/?appointmentType=66931258

3:15
https://KokoroDog.as.me/?appointmentType=66931403

4:30
https://KokoroDog.as.me/?appointmentType=66931470

5:45
https://KokoroDog.as.me/?appointmentType=66931563

Nosework Wednesday:
5:00 NW
https://KokoroDog.as.me/?appointmentType=66931784

Wednesdays :
1:00 Baby Bird Dog-open to adult bird dogs too but may be partly indoors and geared toward shorter than usual attention spans. Dogs up to 12 months.
https://KokoroDog.as.me/?appointmentType=67220110

2:15 Tenacious Teen
https://KokoroDog.as.me/?appointmentType=67219991

3:30 Frustrated Fido aka Over eager greeters anonymous. This class is for dogs that have a hard time settling in the presence of things they really want to the point that their eagerness can turn in to nipping, lunging, pacing behaviors that can prohibit your dog from living her best life.
https://KokoroDog.as.me/?appointmentType=67220044

5:00 mixed level Nosework.
https://KokoroDog.as.me/?appointmentType=66931784

Schedule your appointment online Kokoro Dog

07/08/2024

I’ll be sending out an email later today but the Tuesday 7/9 Nosework classes at Kokoro are cancelled due to the heat! I’ll be sending an email with pre-class info for any new students. Classes will be extended out one week.
Wednesday classes are scheduled as planned.

06/24/2024

New workshops!! We know summer is a busy time while we try to cram in as many adventures as possible before we lose our sun and light but your dog wants to have some summer fun and learning! Trust us-these outdoor action packed workshop will leave both of you tired at the end of the day! Join us!
TOTAL RECALL
8 working 100.00
10 auditing 50.00
In this workshop your dog will learn that coming back to you is just as much fun as chasing that bunny!
All ages welcome. Dogs must be dog friendly or dog neutral.
You will need a 30-50 foot long line.
This is an outdoor workshop.
Thursday 7/18/24
Workshop
https://KokoroDog.as.me/?appointmentType=64612332
https://KokoroDog.as.me/?appointmentType=64612432
Total Recall
Wednesday 8/27/24
Workshop
https://KokoroDog.as.me/?appointmentType=64612610
Audit Only
https://KokoroDog.as.me/?appointmentType=64612675

CGC A
Thursday 7/18 1:00-3:30 CGC Advanced
Workshop
In this 2 hour workshop we will cover all of the items on the CGC-advanced test. An opportunity to test will be given in the last 30 minutes. If you would like to do testing only please sign up for test only and you will be given an arrival time after registration.
This is an outdoor workshop.
8 working spots (includes test): 125.00
Testing only: 5 spots
30.00
Thursday 7/18/24
Workshop and Test
https://KokoroDog.as.me/?appointmentType=64729712
Test Only
https://KokoroDog.as.me/?appointmentType=64729878

AKC FETCH
In this AKC Fetch!! Workshop and testing learn about AKC fetch and practice the skills needed to pass the novice and intermediate Fetch Test. We will also discuss the skills needed for the Advanced test and testing will be available after the workshop for advanced level titles.
https://www.akc.org/fetch/titles/
8 working spots 125.00 includes test
Testing Only 30.00
Thursday 7/25/24
Workshop and Test
https://KokoroDog.as.me/?appointmentType=64730230
Test Only
https://KokoroDog.as.me/?appointmentType=64730360

AKC FETCH
Wednesday 8/28/24
Workshop and Test
https://KokoroDog.as.me/?appointmentType=64730454
Test Only
https://KokoroDog.as.me/?appointmentType=64730555

06/17/2024

Upcoming Nosework workshops!
Also coming soon CGC-W workshop, Total Recall workshop and AKC Fetch workshop and testing! Stay tuned for links.

Workshop: Nosework: Training a Final Response (Thursday, 7/11/24, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm)
200.00 working
100 audit
https://KokoroDog.as.me/?appointmentType=64610402

Workshop (AUDIT ONLY): Nosework: Training a Final Response (Thursday, 7/11/24, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm)
https://KokoroDog.as.me/?appointmentType=64610545

Workshop: Nosework: Training a Final Response (Tuesday, 8/20/24, 5:20 - 8:30 pm)
https://KokoroDog.as.me/?appointmentType=64610733

Workshop (AUDIT ONLY): Nosework: Training a Final Response (Tuesday, 8/20/24, 5:20 - 8:30 pm)
https://KokoroDog.as.me/?appointmentType=64610794

Workshop: Nosework Leash Handling (Tuesday, 8/20/24, 10:30 am - 1:30 pm)
https://KokoroDog.as.me/?appointmentType=64611396

Workshop (AUDIT ONLY): Nosework Leash Handling (Tuesday, 8/20/24, 10:30 am - 1:30 pm)
https://KokoroDog.as.me/?appointmentType=64611471

Workshop: Nosework Leash Handling (Tuesday, 8/27/24, 5:00 - 8:00 pm)
https://KokoroDog.as.me/?appointmentType=64611620

Workshop (AUDIT ONLY): Nosework Leash Handling (Tuesday, 8/27/24, 5:00 - 8:00 p
https://KokoroDog.as.me/?appointmentType=64611693

100.00 working/ 50 auditing
Workshop: Nosework Trouble Shooting (Tuesday, 8/20/24, 2:30 - 4:30 pm)
https://KokoroDog.as.me/?appointmentType=64611929

Workshop (AUDIT ONLY): Nosework Trouble Shooting (Tuesday, 8/20/24, 2:30 - 4:30 pm)
https://KokoroDog.as.me/?appointmentType=64612032

Schedule your appointment online Kokoro Dog

06/13/2024

Sniff n Go 6/26 Super Summit Summer Sniff!

01/05/2024

Our friends at Dogs Day Out in Burien are doing a dogs and kids summer camp!!! Treat yourself to a break from them for a week:).

Making summer activity plans for your kids? How about one for your kid AND your dog? Our SUMMER KIDS CAMP is now open for registration!

https://dogsdayoutseattle.com/training-registration/ #!event/2024/6/24/summer-kids-apos-camp-6-24-6-28
Summer Kid's Camp is for kids 9-14 years old and their dogs, 6 months and up. No parents allowed!

This class meets for one hour for 5 consecutive days. We will cover how our dogs learn, using a marker, teaching basic skills such as sit, down as well as getting your dog's attention and a bunch of fun (lure and targeting) tricks! Dogs will also get some play time so we can talk about canine body language and play. All students will get a treat pouch and clicker of their own to take home.

Child must be able to hold onto the dog’s leash and dog must be both dog and people friendly and non-reactive. Dog must be on a harness or head collar (such as a Gentle Leader) and a fixed (non-retractible) leash 6-12 ft.

12/24/2023

Ring in the New Year at Kokoro!! January classes are just around the corner and there’s plenty to choose from. New Sporting Breed puppy? -Baby Bird Dog is for puppies 8-20 weeks old. It’s a regular puppy class with some socialization but lots of emphasis on learning to chill in the face of very exciting things (birds) and beginning baby retrieves and using movement as a reinforcer.
Gun Dog for older pups and adults. Even if you don’t ever plan to hunt or test your Pointy, Spanielly Retrieving types this class is a lot of fun and we’ll be working on stays, recalls, heel work, retrieves and more! And don’t forget Nosework, Tricks, Tenacious Teen, Basics and CGC. Your dog wants this gift!!! https://www.kokorodog.com

Positive reinforcement dog training in Woodinville. We offer group classes, private sessions, swims,