K9 Nose Fun

K9 Nose Fun K9 Nose Work® is the FUN new sport for you and your dog. It's not work, though. It's FUN! K9 Nose Fun Does your dog like to sniff? Have you considered nose work?

Are you looking for something to keep your dog entertained on a cold, wet, or stinking hot afternoon? Something you can do indoors or outdoors, and uses very little equipment? K9 Nose Fun. K9 Nose Work® is the fun search and scenting activity for nearly all dogs and their people. It is easy to learn, and helps build confidence and focus in many dogs. It is a safe way to keep dogs mentally and phys

ically fit. It is ideal for shy or reactive dogs, because only one dog works at a time, while the other dogs are kept out of the working area. Classes currently being run in Richmond, Donvale, Murrumbeena, and beyond. Other locations on demand. "Have boxes, will travel". A self paced online Introduction to K9 Nose Work course is also available

I have a Cert IV in Companion Animal Services, and a Diploma of Business (Admin). I am a CNWI (Certified Nose Work Instructor), and was a Detector Dog Handler with a Government Department for 10 years. I am a member of APDT, PPGA, DI, NACSW, ACSW. A former ACSW Judge and Certifying Official, I am now an ANKC Scent Work Judge.

Intro Classes in the Ballarat region
23/04/2025

Intro Classes in the Ballarat region

Introduction to K9 Nose Work ® commencing soon.

A fun inclusive sport for dogs and handlers, building dogs confidence and focus. It’s a fun safe way to offer mental and physical activity.

Classes are conducted by a CNWI (Certified Nose Work Instructor).

Commencing Saturday 17 May, continuing Saturday 24 May and concluding Saturday 31 May.

Ballarat and surrounds.

Get in touch to find out more or book your spot!

20/04/2025
How cute is young Benson 🥰 taken after his class yesterday. This was the last class of the Intro course. Sweet dream...
20/04/2025

How cute is young Benson 🥰 taken after his class yesterday. This was the last class of the Intro course. Sweet dreams Benson 💤
His human said "Benson is a very pooped pup, snoozed all the way home and put himself to bed.
I am confident that each of us in the class appreciated the tuition and insights that both you and Alex shared so that we can learn.
Looking forward to practicing (after a couple of days off) with Benson and the subsequent steps."
I look forward to seeing Team Benson again.

19/04/2025

Easter FUN 2025. Happy Easter 🐣

Preaching to the choir? Let them sniff!
16/04/2025

Preaching to the choir? Let them sniff!

Week One photos from a recent Introduction to K9 Nose Work® course for these 6 gorgeous dogs, and their lovely humans. ...
15/04/2025

Week One photos from a recent Introduction to K9 Nose Work® course for these 6 gorgeous dogs, and their lovely humans. The dogs quickly learned to find food in a box.
Sorry, some of the photos are out of focus for some reason.

Intro to Odour in Lang Lang coming up
10/04/2025

Intro to Odour in Lang Lang coming up

Schedule your appointment online Sniffy Business

08/04/2025
Intro to Odour course graduation day. These 4 dogs did so well on their hunt for odour. Their humans continued learnin...
08/04/2025

Intro to Odour course graduation day. These 4 dogs did so well on their hunt for odour. Their humans continued learning about supporting and reading their dogs when on the hunt. Well done everyone 🎉♥️🐾

A Search & Rescue chat to listen to.
06/04/2025

A Search & Rescue chat to listen to.

04/04/2025

Training level and personality affect border collies’ olfactory performance in the Natural Detection Task

Arwen having a rest on the couch after class last night. Her human said "someone has been snoozing on the couch all ev...
31/03/2025

Arwen having a rest on the couch after class last night. Her human said "someone has been snoozing on the couch all evening..."
She did work very hard in class ♥️💤

27/03/2025

Oh! Check out K9 Connect’s Enrichment Playspace🧡

More Sniffer/Taster dates with K9 Connect coming up
26/03/2025

More Sniffer/Taster dates with K9 Connect coming up

Have you always wanted to try something new with your dog?

Angela from K9 Nose Fun is back at K9 Connect!!

We have some extra dates coming up soon for some Noseworks Tasters!

Be sure to book in as there are only a handful of spots left.

https://k9-connect.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?cls=21

26/03/2025

DOG REFUSE TREATS AT TIMES?

😣 If you are trying to work with your dog there are a few things that can indicate your dog is what we call "over threshold" - in which your dog's stress levels are too high to properly learn, listen or think properly.
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‼️ Thresholds are important in training because they can make or break your success.
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There are several indicators that your dog is stressed. (Not an exhaustive list!)
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1️⃣ Refusing food

2️⃣ Spitting out food

3️⃣ Barking/lunging

4️⃣ Appearing to "not listen"

5️⃣ Heavy panting

6️⃣ Scratching (as if itchy)

7️⃣ Full shake off (like a wet dog does)

8️⃣ Freezes or won't move

⏱ If your dog frequently goes over threshold or is stressed and you aren't sure what to do, or if what you're doing isn't working, it's time to start a behavior modification program to get it under control!

🦸🏼 Get in touch with the proper professional for optimal results.

📸 The attached handout/image (click to enlarge) is from Grisha Stewart's BAT protocol (Behavior Adjustment Training) and shows stress on a very lovely illustrated, easy-to-understand scale. Illustrated by Doggie Drawings by Lili Chin
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Stacy Greer, CPDT-KA

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