Comments on: Sniffer Dogs

By: Colby

Colby — Tue, 21 Aug 2018 23:13:03 +0000

In reply to Tammy. We took Stetson to K9 Nosework at Wags and Wiggles in Tustin. I just checked their schedule and they don't have any upcoming classes at their Tustin facility. They do have classes scheduled at their Rancho Santa Margarita location. Check out their website at wagsandwiggles.com for more information.

By: Tammy

Tammy — Tue, 21 Aug 2018 17:48:05 +0000

I am interested in training my pup as a therapy dog AND more interested in training him to be a master sniffer. Need classes in Orange County. Don’t see a contact for this course? Can you help?

By: Taylor Bishop

Taylor Bishop — Mon, 11 Sep 2017 13:59:55 +0000

Cool article about sniffer dogs! You mentioned briefly about drug detection dogs, and the story that it was able to detect marijuana. Honestly, I’m incredibly impressed that these dogs are able to be trained to do this. I’m a bit interested to learn more about what the training entails and how long it takes. It seems like it could be an incredible skill for a dog to have.

By: Colby

Colby — Thu, 24 Mar 2016 01:43:41 +0000

In reply to Kris. It's been several years since I saw the program on canine cancer sniffing dogs. Unfortunately, I cannot recall where the school was located. You might try doing some research using Google. Sorry I'm not much help here.

By: Kris

Kris — Wed, 23 Mar 2016 16:14:57 +0000

Where is a canine cancer sniffing school?

By: Colby

Colby — Sat, 29 Sep 2012 23:17:28 +0000

In reply to ronald irwin.

Hi Ronald,

Thanks for stopping by. We actually train our pet dogs in K9 Nosework, but aren’t a part of the drug detection program. Unfortunately, we have no information on Midnight. I hope you are able to find someone who can send you information about your dog.

Take care,
Colby

By: ronald irwin

ronald irwin — Sat, 29 Sep 2012 05:59:00 +0000

I am inquiring about a mixed Black Lab by the name of “Midnight” that was obtained by your department earlier this year. He was put in the drug detection program, and I have heard that his final test went very well. Is there a picture of Officer Midnight available. I know of him because I watched him in my home for approximately 16 days or so, and thought he was a special dog. thank you

By: Colby

Colby — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 01:52:34 +0000

In reply to Larry Allen.

@Larry, we do K9 nosework training just for fun. The classes are expensive, but Stetson absolutely loves doing it. Here’s a link for more information on this new dog sport: http://k9nosework.com/.

By: Larry Allen

Larry Allen — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 03:04:28 +0000

I have a yellow lab mix that I think is part deer and greyhound. But the nose is all lab. I’m not sure if I could let him go, he’s four years old and has a Yorkie sidekick right now. He’s only about 70 lbs. but let me tell you, Chance, that’s his name, could pass any tests, on smelling, thing that you could offer.

By: Colby

Colby — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 22:45:32 +0000

In reply to martin dowzall. @Martin there aren't a ton of classes available at our local training facility. I've been trying to get my rescue dog Linus into an intro class, but I haven't been able to find an opening for him. Here's a list of Certified Nose Work Instructors. By the way, Stetson has been doing awesome in his class, but we're taking the summer off because right now I have another commitment on the same night as his nosework/sniffing class. I hope you find a sniffing school for your dog. Good luck!