Training Classes

Citizen Science

Sponsored by Dechra Veterinary Products & Phycox® Joint Supplements dog sniffing scent wheel

Class Date(s):

Starts January 8, 2020

Class Time:

Wednesdays, 7:00p-8:00p
(7 week session)

Class Location:

Penn Vet Working Dog Center

Cost:

$285 dog/handler team

Class Size:

Class is limited to 4 K9 Teams

Instructor(s):

Meghan Ramos, VMD & Tessa Seales

Description:

Do you compete in K9 Scent Work?

Do you want to improve your search skills AND help answer important research questions about olfaction?

This course allows you and your dog to move a nose closer towards impacting scientific research. The Penn Vet Working Dog Center (PVWDC) currently utilizes dogs’ elite olfactory discriminatory abilities to conduct several groundbreaking medical research studies, including detection of ovarian cancer and other systemic diseases. In addition, the center is extensively researching the olfactory threshold (the lowest detectable amount of odor) of working dogs and environmental or medical impacts on olfaction. Through this course the PVWDC team wants to extend an invitation and establish a long term research collaboration with citizens competing in odor work with their dogs.

Learn more about our cutting edge Citizen Science program.

Cancellation Policy

Before registering, please read our cancellation policy. All classes require a minimum registration. If the minimum is not met, a full refund will be issued. If you have any questions about this class prior to signing up, please contact us at info@capable-canine.com.

Prerequisite:

Dogs must be 8 months or older. Enrollment is limited to handlers and dogs who have titled at Nose Work Level 1 (or equivalent) or higher. No reactivity or aggression towards people. Dog reactivity or aggression is acceptable as dogs will be working individually. Effective 1/11/19 all dogs must comply with the Vaccination Policy.

Register for Class

Citizen Science - 2019

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Name *

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Last Name *

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Dog’s Name *

Dog’s Breed *

Dog’s DOB (enter approx. age if DOB unknown) *

Dog's Gender *

Intact male

Neutered male

Intact female

Spayed female

Human Aggression *

My dog is comfortable being in close proximity to multiple unfamiliar people

My dog gets nervous around strangers but has not acted aggressively

My dog is uncomfortable around strangers and may act aggressive if nervous

The set up for this course minimizes exposure to other dogs, however, there will be multiple people besides the handler in close proximity to the dog. To ensure your dog's success, please honestly assess your dog's reaction.

Confirm your dog has titled at the New Work Level 1 (or equivalent) or higher *

Yes, my dog competes at Level 1 (or higher) and I can upload proof of title below

No, I am not at that level yet (conditional acceptance, instructor approval required)

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If no Level 1 or element title, please upload brief description of current scent work training for instructor's consideration.

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