We are so pleased you have decided to join us for the Introduction to K9 Nose Work® Level 1 at the Canine Co-op in Lacey. This email contains details about the class.

We will start this session on Monday, September 14 at 2:00 p.m. There will be a total of 6 classes with dogs, each around 1-1.5 hour long depending on the number of dogs. 

The payment link is at the bottom of this page.

The class will focus on teaching you to work with your dog to find odors. The training method we will use is positive and fun. In K9 Nose Work® we only work one dog at a time so that they can focus on hunting, and you can watch other teams work. You should plan to leave your dog in the car until it is his turn. We know that summer is a challenging time to leave your dog in the car. When making plans for class, you will want to make sure that your dog is safely contained, has shade, water and plenty of air circulation.

Parking—Please take a moment to review this brief 2 1/2-minute video about parking, toileting your dog and moving through the parking lot before coming to class. You can click on or copy and paste this link:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UfrZ7RZ-ScsBm1W2L8g_fbdcT2v0DYHC/view

If you will be absent from class, please text your instructor. Also, please do the same if your female dog comes into heat and we can discuss options for attendance. Household family members (8 years and older) that may be working with your dog are welcome to attend. Please let us know if family members will be coming with you to class.

We require proof that you are following a veterinarian’s vaccination protocol. This usually includes Rabies (if your dog is over 6 months old) and DHLPP. Your Vet can provide you with a copy of this information. You may email your proof of vaccinations to Dorothy or bring it to the first class.

COVID-19 class protocols are at the end of this email.

Please do not feed your dog within 2 hours before class. If you have a small dog or a dog with a small appetite, you might want to skip the meal closest to the class. This will ensure a hungry dog that is eager to work.

WHAT TO BRING:
* Harness (non-restrictive) or collar (flat buckle, snap or martingale style). We will not use any no-pull collars or harnesses during class, but you can use these to get your dog in and out of the building. No prong, electronic, or choke collars. If you decide to continue Nose Work, you may want to have a special collar or harness that will only be used for Nose Work, but we will talk about this as the classes progress. If you already own something that you think might work, feel free to try it out at any time.
* Leash—6-8 feet. You may also want a special leash that is only used for class. If you already own something that you think might work, bring it with you to the first class.
* Treats—bring 4-6 different types of treats. These should be combined into one Ziploc bag and contain the total amount you want your dog to eat at class. They should be small (pea sized), meaty, soft, and decadent. Please avoid greasy or crumbly treats. Please write your dog’s name on the Ziploc bag. For these first classes, you will be giving your treats to the instructor. You should also have a bait bag or pocket so that you can have treats on your person.
* Safe containment for your dog waiting in the car. Ideally your dog should be in a covered crate. If your dog is contained using a barrier or seat belt harness, the car windows should be covered. This will allow your dog to rest between searches and prevent unwanted visual stimulation. Your dog must be secured in the car.
* Doggie cleanup supplies (bags, paper towels, etc.).
* Your dog’s favorite toy and a favorite chewie (bone, rawhide, stuffed Kong, etc.). These may be used for searching or to amuse your dog while waiting in the car.

We look forward to seeing you and your dog in class!

Directions….The Canine Co-op, 8450 30th Ave NE, Suite E, Lacey, WA 98516-7124
Please double check if you use any GPS as they are not always accurate for this address.
The Canine Co-op, 8450 30th Ave NE #E, Lacey, WA 98516-7124
From I-5 north or south take Exit 111, Marvin Rd./WA-510 E. Turn west on to Marvin Rd.
Turn right onto Hogum Bay Rd. NE.
Go straight through the roundabout (Hogum Bay & Willamette).
Turn right onto 30th Ave NE.
We are on the right in building E. 

If you need to walk your dog before class, there is a park right where you turn onto 30th Ave NE.

Happy Sniffing!
Mary Oberson, KPA CTP, CNWI
maryoberson@gmail.com
612-751-1324

Rachelle Bailey-Austin, CNWI
About Face K-9 Academy
360-493-0220
rachelle@aboutfacek9academy.com
AboutFaceK9Academy.com

Dorothy Turley, CNWI
Let’s Talk Dogs
LetsTalkDogs1@gmail.com
360-556-6857
www.DorothyTurley.com

Canine Co-op Nose Work Classes COVID-19 Protocols

#1 rule – if you or someone you are around is showing symptoms, feel sick, have tested positive or have a possible exposure, do not come to classes for 14 days after exposure or symptoms shown.

* Hand sanitizer will be available at both doors to use every time you enter the building. Feel free to bring your own hand sanitizer for your own use.

* When possible, doors will be propped open.

* Only one person in the lobby at a time.

* Everyone is required to maintain a minimum of 6’ of distance from anyone outside of their household. There is no option to be closer even if there is mutual consent. Due to the nature of our classes, it should be easy for all of us to comply. 

* Once you are seated at a class, please stay in that chair for the duration of the on that day. You do not need to sit in the same place every week.

* Masks are optional. 

*You are welcome to bring your own hand sanitizer and chair.

* When instructors need to collect treats for pairing, they will be placed on a common table. 

* Staff will frequently clean and sanitize the bathroom and building with a particular emphasis on commonly touched surfaces. (We always did but now you know we do 🙂