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AKC Licensed Obedience and Agility Club · Est. 1952

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Registration Nose Work Classes
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Nose Work Classes
Scent detection training from first searches to trial-ready precision — following the NACSW K9 Nose Work curriculum.
Fall 2026 North Brunswick All Levels Welcome
📄 CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Training Location
📍 Princeton Dog Training Center
219 Blackhorse Lane, Suite B
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
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New to Nose Work?
No prerequisites required
Nose Work I is open to all dogs and handlers
⚠ Class Entry Requirements
  • Dogs must be able to work calmly in a shared training environment
  • Each dog searches individually — no on-floor interaction between dogs during class
  • Any team posing a safety risk to instructors or fellow students may be asked to leave

Class Progression

Hover or tap any class for details. One ladder — each class builds on the one before it. Not all classes are offered every session.

Intro to K9 Nose Work I● Sun 9:00 & 10:00
Intro to K9 Nose Work I

Introduces teams to K9 Nose Work through box-game searches using treats or toys. Dogs work individually while others rest in crates.

PrerequisitePuppies need two sets of puppy vaccinations; adult dogs must be fully vaccinated.
Class size4 dogs
This sessionSundays · Lauren Chukrallah
Intro to K9 Nose Work IInot this session
Intro to K9 Nose Work II

Continues box work and adds environmental search items such as chairs, desks, tables, cabinets, high and low hides.

PrerequisiteIntro to K9 Nose Work I or instructor permission.
Class size4 dogs
PriceNot offered this session
Intro to Exteriors/Vehiclesnot this session
Intro to Exteriors/Vehicles

Introduces exterior and vehicle searches, helping teams apply scent theory outdoors and around vehicles.

PrerequisiteIntro to K9 Nose Work II or instructor permission.
Class size4 dogs
PriceNot offered this session
Intro to Odornot this session
Intro to Odor

Transitions the dog from searching for a primary food reward to essential-oil odor such as birch, anise and clove.

PrerequisiteIntro to Exteriors/Vehicles or instructor permission.
Class size4 dogs
PriceNot offered this session
Advanced K9 Nose Worknot this session
Advanced K9 Nose Work

For teams that completed Nose Work I/II and Intro to Odor. Dogs search for odor alone.

PrerequisiteIntro to Odor or instructor permission.
Class size4 dogs
PriceNot offered this session
Trial Ready Nose Worknot this session
Trial Ready Nose Work

Description to be added.

PrerequisiteTo be confirmed.
Class size4 dogs
PriceNot offered this session
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