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Lily Jackson, Accredited Dog Trainer-IAABC
Rewards Based Dog Training in Halifax, Nova Scotia

10/27/2026

Scent Classes at Nova Dogsport are cancelled tomorrow October 28th

Eva says "See you next week!"

Advanced Scent Work Nova DogsportWednesdays 8:20-9:20pmStarting this week on the 23rd! 6 weeks, $180Email bigstickdogtra...

09/20/2026

Advanced Scent Work Nova Dogsport
Wednesdays 8:20-9:20pm
Starting this week on the 23rd!
6 weeks, $180

Email [email protected] to sign up!

This class is perfect for prepping for trials or taking on fun new challenges. Let's get those noses right to source!

09/09/2026

Novice Rally Obedience at Nova Dogsport

We have a new class session starting September 22nd.
Tuesdays 5:50-6:50pm
Class dates: September 22, 29, Oct 6, 13, 20, 27

This class is best suited for dogs who have done dog classes before. Email Lily at [email protected] to register.

09/03/2026

Friends!
I'm judging my first ever scent work trial.
This trial is being hosted by .and.beyond_canine.skill and it will be held in Hubbards, NS this October 17-18th.

You can find out more about the organization, Canadian Detection Sport Association, and this trial at the CDSA website: https://www.cdsa.ca/pages/home

The entries open tomorrow and they will be drawn as a lottery - you will have 48 hours to enter. If you don't have a CDSA number yet but you want to sign up for the trial, just put "pending" in the section asking for your dog's ID.

I think we are also looking for volunteers if anyone wants to come check it out but doesn't feel ready to compete yet.

Let me know if you have any questions!

08/20/2026

Eva had an excellent first day tonight in our current intro to scent work class. She is usually my demo dog while I teach classes, but for this one she is a student too! This means that the other students get to watch Eva learn scent work in real time, rather than watching a more experienced scent work dog.

Watching a finished product is not always helpful, this is why I put a lot of emphasis on students watching each other’s dogs in scent class. Demo dogs are very valuable!

She’s a very good girl and works very hard.

I will have more scent work classes starting this fall at

08/07/2026

Postponed Start Date
Now starting Tuesday August 11th

CARO Novice Rally Obedience at Nova Dogsport
7:45-8:45pm on Tuesdays

This class runs for 6 weeks and is $180

Rally Obedience is a fun sport that is a mix between formal obedience and dancing with your dog. The focus in rally obedience is on the connection between dog and handler while heeling around a course. It is more physically accessible for some dogs than agility, and all of the skills you learn in rally obedience are skills you will use in regular life (walk in a loose leash heel, sit, down, stand, ignore distractions, stay connected in a busy environment). Rally Obedience is mostly on leash, which means dogs work on leash in class. I build some fitness skills into these classes as well, because fit dogs are happy dogs!

08/06/2026

Start Date Postponed for Scent Level 1

So, you've done an Intro to Scent workshop or class and you want MORE?
Wednesday nights at Nova Dogsport 6:10-7:10pm
Starting August 19th
This is a perfect class for those of you have tried scent work and want to get back into it. We focus on building skills, building value for odour, and always working on handler skills.
This is a fun, indoor class that will help you beat the summer heat and entertain you and your dog!
6 weeks for $180. There is a $50 deposit to hold your spot in the class. Email Lily at [email protected] to sign up!

07/28/2026

So, you've done an Intro to Scent workshop or class and you want MORE?
Wednesday nights at Nova Dogsport 6:10-7:10pm
Starting August 5th

This is a perfect class for those of you have tried scent work and want to get back into it. We focus on building skills, building value for odour, and always working on handler skills.
This is a fun, indoor class that will help you beat the summer heat and keep your dog entertained.
6 weeks for $180. There is a $50 deposit to hold your spot in the class. Email Lily at [email protected] to sign up!

07/27/2026

Intro to Scent Work at Nova Dogsport

Wednesdays 7:25-8:25pm
Starting August 5th, this class runs for 6 weeks.

This class will start with food searches and build value for hunting for a specific essential oil odour.

The total cost for the class is $180. There is a $50 non-refundable deposit for this class, the rest of the class cost is due by the first day of class.

Please email Lily and [email protected] to sign up!

07/27/2026

Novice Rally Class - Tuesdays 7:45-8:45pm at Nova Dogsport

What is Rally Obedience? Rally O is a fun sport that is a mix between formal obedience and dancing with your dog. The focus in rally obedience is on the connection between dog and handler while heeling around a course. It is more physically accessible for some dogs than agility, and all of the skills you learn in rally obedience are skills you will use in regular life (walk in a loose leash heel, sit, down, stand, ignore distractions, stay connected in a busy environment). Rally Obedience is mostly on leash, which means dogs work on leash in class. I build some fitness skills into these classes as well, because fit dogs are happy dogs!

The total cost for the class is $180. There is a $50 non-refundable deposit for this class, the rest of the class cost is due by the first day of class.

Please email Lily and [email protected] to sign up

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