Intro to Scentwork Part 2

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Open to dogs of all ages and abilities. No previous training is necessary.

Class Overview

This class is designed to start dogs on the path to nosework competition sponsored by National Association of Canine Scent Work (NACSW). The first 6 weeks of class develop hunting techniques by allowing dogs to find food placed in one of a group of boxes. In the second 6 weeks, this food is paired with birch odor, the first of the NACSW target scents.

Graduation

Dog is freely and eagerly searching for paired food and odor.

All dogs must register before attending any class. No registrations accepted after the closing date without approval of the Training Director and a $20 late fee.

Registration is online and per dog per class. Registration does not guarantee your spot in a class. The training director reserves the right to cancel or move your registration to another class.

You will receive an email confirmation when:

your registration has been received,
your payment has been processed, and
your registration has been confirmed, meaning you are in the class.

If you do not receive an email for any of these steps, please contact our registrar.

On registration opening date, the registration form and payment can be found below.

We accept PayPal and checks. We must receive your check before your registration will be confirmed!

If paying by check, please make checks payable to Breakaway Action Dogs and mail your check AND your reservation email within seven (7) days of completing online registration to:

Patti Young
3612 Marguerite Ct
Mt Airy, MD 21771

If you need more information before registering for classes, complete the contact form on this page.

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FIRST CLASS

January 5 2026

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

INSTRUCTOR(S)

Denise Baker

LOCATION

900 East Patrick Street, Frederick Maryland 21701

12 Week Class, Classes
12 Week Class, Beginner, Scentwork

Intro to Scentwork Part 2

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