AKC Scent Work
AKC Scent Work is a sport that mimics the task of detection dogs to locate a scent and communicate to their handler that the scent has been found. AKC scent work consists of 4 search elements: Interior, Exterior, Container and Buried. It also works with 4 different odors as you move up in levels: birch, aniseed, clove and cypress.
The benefits of scent work for the dogs are:
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confidence building
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stress reduction
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pressure relief
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mind focus
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plus it burns both physical and mental energy
Our Continuing Odor class is for dogs that know how to find birch. This class builds on the dog and handler's ability to work as a team to find odors.
We will also be offering an Introduction to Scent work as soon as we get enough people interested to start a Wednesday morning class. If you are interested in getting into this sport email: vdtctrainers@gmail.com.
Continuing Odor
This AKC Scent work class is suitable for dogs that recognize Birch and are familiar with searching for it in different environments.
Wednesdays 9:00 - 10:00 am
Taught by Tracey Louper
Location: Vallejo Dog Training Club plus other locations as determined by Instructor.
Session Dates: September 30 - Nov 4, 2026
This class is for those wanting to get into the sport of Scentwork. Scentwork is a fun sport that builds on a dog's innate ability to sniff and find things.
Taught by Tracey Louper
Location: Vallejo Dog Training Club,
4740 East 2nd Street, #32, Benicia
Session Dates: TBD
If you are interested in this class email: vdtctrainers@gmail.com.