04/22/2022
Happy Feet is excited to host two NOSE WORK workshops
9667 S Chicago Rd., Oak Creek, WI 53154
Presented by; Tarja Algren, CNWI
Getting started in Nose work - Saturday June 11, 2022
K9 Nose Work is the fun search and scenting activity for virtually all dogs and people. You will learn how this sport builds confidence and focus in dogs, and provides a way to keep dogs fit and healthy through mental and physical exercise. Tarja will start with getting your dog excited about using their nose to seek out a favorite toy or treat reward hidden in one of several boxes. Tarja will explain about expanding the game to entire rooms, exterior areas, and vehicles as your dogs grow more confident with their nose. Prepare for a lifetime of fun with your dogs and K9 Nose Work!
8:30 – 4:30, Fee: $125.00 – per working dog, 12 spots.
$60.00 – auditing spot Fee includes snacks, lunch and beverages. Prerequisite: This workshop is suitable for dogs of all ages and breeds
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Unusual Vehicles – Sunday June 12th, 2022
Farm machinery, construction equipment etc. ~two half day sessions ~ there will be four separate search areas each session
Tarja will discuss each search area. Distractions, wind etc.
8:30 start, Fee: $60.00 – per dog, 6 working spots.
$30.00 - auditing spot.
Prerequisite: Dogs must be working at a NW1 – NW2 level
12:30 start; Fee $60.00 – per dog, 6 working spots
$30.00 – auditing spots
Prerequisite: Dogs must be working at NW3 or higher level
Biography: Tarja began her interest in K9 Nose Work in September of 2016 when bringing two of her dogs to a Loving Paws Intro to Nose work class. She enjoyed the classes so much that she started helping with classes and became a Certified Nose Work Instructor (CNWI). She is also an approved NACSW ORT judge.
Tarja has been instructing nose work classes at Loving Paws since 2018. She is an essential member of the Loving Paws trial team and deeply involved with ORTs, Sniff N Go's, Sniffer Games, Workshops, and other events.
Tarja’s Border Collie, Harry has Elite3, and her Border Collie puppy, Elton has one NW3. Tarja had also been involved with agility for many years.
Tarja is a wealth of knowledge and brings the background of intense training as a Certified Nose Work Instructor.
Workshop will be held in a pole barn and outside, rain or shine. Plastic chairs will be provided, feel free to bring your own comfy chair.
Bring along plenty of yummy high value treats and note taking material. Plan to crate in your car.
