K9 Nose Work®

Nose work is more than just a fun game - it’s a powerful way to tap into your dog’s natural instincts while building real-life skills.

At Dogology, we teach K9 Nose Work for both enrichment and competition. Whether your goal is to give your dog a mentally stimulating outlet or to step into the world of scent sport trials, we’ll help you find the right path.

Click the “Book a Class” button above to join a class! Brand new dogs are best starting with an Intro to Nose Work class (click the button to join the list for a future class) to learn in a methodical way with carefully planned activities. But new dogs can also try things out at a drop in class, which are held weekly in various locations (indoor and outdoor, depending on the season).

Why K9 Nose Work®?

  • Builds confidence in timid or sensitive dogs

  • Offers a natural outlet for high-energy or working breeds

  • Helps anxious dogs focus and feel calmer

  • Boosts independence and problem-solving skills

  • Great for dogs (and humans) of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds

  • It is so much fun! For both ends of the leash.

No prior training is required, and reactive or shy dogs are welcome. Each dog works one at a time, so they can learn at their own pace in a low stress environment. Whether you’re in it for the fun or the ribbons, we’d love to sniff out the possibilities with you.

A black and white dog sniffing a tire on a gray car, with a harness and leash, on a gravel and grass surface, at a nose work trial.
Person holding dog on a leash while the dog investigates a stone wall in a park at a nose work trial.