Kokoro Dog

08/28/2025

Labor Day is coming and school is back in session next week!! Check out the current class schedule and join us from puppy class to Takin it to The Streets! We’ve still got some Nosework open (perfect for those wet days to come) and plenty of classes to tame your Tenacious Teens! Is there a class you’d like to see added? Let us know!
Beginners welcome in all Nosework classes!
With Erica: TUESDAYS
Nosework openings:
11:45-1 opening
4:45-3 openings
WEDNESDAY:
1:00 Takin’ it To The Streets (out and about. Only first class meets at Kokoro)2 openings
2:30 Gun Dog-1 opening
4:00 Tenacious Teen-2 openings

Also available:
Thursdays: Reactive Rover drop ins with Hillary
Fridays: Nosework with Julis
Sundays: Reactive Rehab with Julis
Puppy and older puppy with Lindsey Saturday mornings (get those pups socialized and tired)!

https://www.kokorodog.com/new-page-5

07/22/2025

You know what your dog wants to do the rest of the summer??? Have more FUN!!!!
Wednesday !!
Do you have a Tenacious Tween. Pups 4-8 months old we’ve got the perfect class for you!! Out and About! We’ll meet at Kokoro weeks one and two to work on the skills needed to Take it To the Streets!! (Older dogs welcome just check with us first). Field trips are fun!!!
The last Agility For Fun class hits the bark starting next Wednesday!!!
Tenacious Teen last series OUTSIDE!! Lots of room to work on those manners around other dogs:).
Gun Dog for sporting dogs from puppies to adults! You don’t need to hunt to take this class and we welcome returning students! Birds, bumpers, balls of fun and learning to manage those emotions when super fun stuff is happening! Great foundation for futite hunting and trialling dogs! Let’s enjoy our sunny summer while we can.
Tuesdays! Mixed level Nosework! Beginners welcome! There is room in 3:30, 4:45 and 6:00 classes!!!!

https://www.kokorodog.com/new-page-5M

06/17/2025

We’re speeding in to Summer and the Classes are Funnnnnnn!!
All classes are 5 weeks

Starting Tuesday 6/24
The following classes have availability:
Nosework 4:45
Nosework 6:00

Starting Wednesday 6/26
1:00 CGC-Urban This class meets out and about weeks 3-5. Testing week 5.
2:30 Agility for Fun. Only 2 spots left! 6:00 filled FAST!
4:00 Mixed level Gun Dog! 2 spots left! Open to sporting breeds only. Puppies welcome!!

https://www.kokorodog.com/new-page-5

05/19/2025

Starting WEDNESDAY 5/21
1:00 TAKIN’ IT TO THE STREETS in this 4 dog class we will work on manners in busy environments. At least 2/3 weeks we will meet off site. Great pre-CGC Urban class!
2:30 TOTAL RECALL-yep this class is all about getting your pup to return to you even with distractions using positive reinforcement and games!

4:00 pm. Brand new MIXED LEVEL NOSEWORK added. Come expand your dogs world whether you just want to enrich your couch puppy’s life or put more tools in your competition toolbox. I’ve been teaching and trialling in Nosework since 2010!
We will have indoor and outdoor searches and plenty of containers. Need some help troubleshooting issues? Come on down! 5 dogs per class.

5:30 Tenacious Teen (FULL. June class is available for sign up)!
https://www.kokorodog.com/new-page-5

04/22/2025

It’s spring and that means it’s workshop season!!! Two May sniffy events open for sign up. Both are in at Kokoro.
5/7 5:30-7:30 NW2 Container Search Sniff N Go 40.00 per dog
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0A49A8AD28A2FA7-56433999-nw2containers

5/14 5:30-7:30
Everything you wanted to know about NACSW but were afraid to ask!!
50.00 HUMANS ONLY.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0A49A8AD28A2FA7-56433949-nacsw #/

Questions about NACSW? New to competition? What the heck is an ORT? What's the difference between an Element trial and a regular trial? What's it all about???? In this 2 hour human only workshop we will take a deep dive in to the National Association of Canine Scentwork. Feel free to add up to 3 spe...

01/19/2025

SPRING TRAINING AT KOKORO DOG WOODINVILLE!

https://www.kokorodog.com/new-page-5

Back by popular demand: TOTAL RECALL. Starts 3/5 5 weeks to a more reliable recall while having fun with your dog!
Ready for Basics or CGC check out Thursdays Basics 1 and 2!
EVERY DAY SKILLS TAB ON WEBSITE .

Gun Dog-does your bird dog need more constructive ways to use her energy? This is a great R+ foundation class whether your goal is hunting, testing or just getting that ball back! Puppies welcome!!
UNDER SPORTS AND SPECIALTIES ON THE WEBSITE!

Dogs love to sniff!! There are a couple of spots left in our Tuesday evening 4:15, 5:30 and 6:45 mixed level Nosework Classes starting 3/4
4:15 pm
https://KokoroDog.as.me/?appointmentType=74010951
5:30 pm
https://KokoroDog.as.me/?appointmentType=74011026
6:45
https://kokorodog.as.me/?appointmentType=74011107
USE THE ABOVE DIRECT LINKS FOR THESE NOSEWORK CLASSES THEY ARE NOT ON THE SITE YET.

Come join us!!
Www.kokorodog.com

12/30/2024

Thank you everyone who made it out to the Holiday Fundraiser sniff. You guys donated over 500.00 for Old Dog Haven and American Brittany Rescue. I have either emailed, messaged or messengered you all of your photos.).
Want to have sniffy fun with your dog? It’s the perfect winter activity-no exteriors required at the beginning levels! There are a few spots left in the January 21 series.

https://www.kokorodog.com/new-page-5

11/22/2024

From Erica:
This is open to all Nosework Students on target odor.
Nosework Students!!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0A49A8AD28A2FA7-53394837-save

Unfortunately this year the annual but very much toned down holiday sniff n go fundraiser conflicts with a couple of trials and another sniff n go but before I offer it up to gen pop I thought I’d post to the inner circle:).

It wouldn’t be the annual Sniff without some Snacks:). FYI I’ve been on a cookie making binge.

It's time for the annual end of year fundraising sniff! I'm busier than ever this year and unfortunately this year conflicts with other Sniffs and a couple of trials but I hope you'll swing by for a DISTRACTORIFIC container search and a Whole Lotta Hides Interior/Exterior. Appropriate for all levels...

10/07/2024

Woodinville/Maltby WA
NOSEWORK AND MORE!!
FALL Mixed Level (beginners welcome)Nosework classes. The following still have availability.

CANINE GOOD CITIZEN CLASS. Come work on the skills for the AKC CGC class and take the test week 5. If you are ready to try for CGC-Advanced but don’t want to wait until the next series-join the regular CGC and just let me know you want to work toward the higher level! We can test both the last class!
There is also one spot left in Tenacious Teen!
1:00 Wednesdays!
CGC and
CGCA
https://www.kokorodog.com/new-page-5

Tenacious Teen!
https://www.kokorodog.com/new-page-5

NOSEWORK TOPICS!
WEDNESDAYS NOSEWORK TOPICS SERIES
10/9-11/6
3:45 Nosework Topics
DISTRACTORS from intentional (containers and AKC upper level) to unintentional (pee/critters/food/noise/people etc). This 5 week series will help you navigate confidently through your searches no matter what is there with you:). Please note if your dog is AFRAID during a search, this is not an appropriate class. Fear is not a normal response to a distractor.
https://KokoroDog.as.me/?appointmentType=68921517

11/13-12/18 skip 11/27

3:45 NOSEWORK TOPICS-BUILDING A MORE INDEPENDENT SEARCH while maintaining your teamwork -when to help and when to wait. We’ll work a series of specific exercises that will help your dog gain confidence even when you are not physically connected. This 5 week series is open to all dogs on odoror paired hides.
https://KokoroDog.as.me/?appointmentType=68923473

1/22-2/19
1:00 INTRO TO SHED HUNTING
This 5 week class is for people interested in learning how to recover shed antlers in the wild or compete in NASDA or UKC shed competitions. We will work both locating and retrievingthe antlers. You will need to provide your own antler. I will have both commonly used scenting products for you to use on your antlers. You may purchase these on your own also. Brand info will be provided upon registration. This class may be partially outdoors.

https://KokoroDog.as.me/?appointmentType=68923835

09/30/2024

Woodinville/Maltby WA
NOSEWORK AND MORE!!
FALL Mixed Level (beginners welcome)Nosework classes. The following still have availability.
Nosework

10/15-11/12
10:00
https://KokoroDog.as.me/?appointmentType=68917572

4:15
https://KokoroDog.as.me/?appointmentType=68917890

5:30
https://KokoroDog.as.me/?appointmentType=68917999
6:45
https://KokoroDog.as.me/?appointmentType=68918033

WEDNESDAYS TOPICS SERIES
10/9-11/6
3:45 Nosework Topics
DISTRACTORS from intentional (containers and AKC upper level) to unintentional (pee/critters/food/noise/people etc). This 5 week series will help you navigate confidently through your searches no matter what is there with you:). Please note if your dog is AFRAID during a search, this is not an appropriate class. Fear is not a normal response to a distractor.
https://KokoroDog.as.me/?appointmentType=68921517

11/13-12/18 skip 11/27

3:45 NOSEWORK TOPICS-BUILDING A MORE INDEPENDENT SEARCH while maintaining your teamwork -when to help and when to wait. We’ll work a series of specific exercises that will help your dog gain confidence even when you are not physically connected. This 5 week series is open to all dogs on odoror paired hides.
https://KokoroDog.as.me/?appointmentType=68923473

1/22-2/19
1:00 INTRO TO SHED HUNTING
This 5 week class is for people interested in learning how to recover shed antlers in the wild or compete in NASDA or UKC shed competitions. We will work both locating and retrieving the antlers. You will need to provide your own antler. I will have both commonly used scenting products for you to use on your antlers. You may purchase these on your own also. Brand info will be provided upon registration. This class may be partially outdoors.

https://KokoroDog.as.me/?appointmentType=68923835

CGC and
CGCA

https://www.kokorodog.com/new-page-5

Tenacious Teen!

https://www.kokorodog.com/new-page-5

08/22/2024

These will be held at Kokoro but registration is through TDC. You don’t need any experience! If you’re a Nosework student, you can do both! Ask Gator:).

This is an IN PERSON Mixed Level Intro/Foundations class to get you started truffle hunting. You do not need any prior truffle training. If you have been doing some training at home on your own, this may be the right course for you as well.

08/15/2024

“Graduation” yesterday complete with a costume contest challenge in agility and Gun Dog! Thanks for humoring me and having awesome dogs!!
Agility photos coming soon! I was too busy timing to take photos!