Scent Work
Scent work, also known as scent detection or nosework, is a dog sport that
utilizes a dog's natural ability to detect scents. It involves training dogs to
search for specific odors and communicate their findings to their handlers.
This activity is not only fun but also mentally stimulating for dogs.
Advanced Nose Work
New session begins Wednesday Jan 14, 2026 (6 week class)
Intro to Nosework for Beginners
4:30 - 5:30 pm
Dogs should know Birch scent. In our classes, we will build on their ability to hunt for the source by placing an odor in a container for them to find. The goal is to build confidence in the dog to search for hidden sources (hides). To the dog this is a game, a puzzle to figure out where the target is and get treated. The dogs will be introduced to boxes, where one of the boxes has the hide in it (hot) and the other boxes are decoys.
Handler/owners will also learn about odor and how it moves in a search area to help your dog when searching. Dogs will start with Birch, Anise, and Clove as their first odor.
If you are interested and would like to sign up, or want more info, instant message, or email me at kalees1@gmail.com. Class will be limited to 6 dogs.
Karen Lee and Lira
Instructors: Karen Lee
I have been a dedicated dog owner and a longtime member of the Marshfield Area Kennel Club since 1989. Over the decades, I have successfully bred and titled Schipperkes and Shetland Sheepdogs across a variety of disciplines, including Obedience, Conformation, Agility, Tracking, Trick Dog, and Rally. Notably, I have earned numerous scent work titles across both AKC and UKC organizations. I also received the AKC Silver Medal for finishing championships on five dogs I bred, owned, and handled, and have accepted multiple invitations to Eukanuba events.My Schipperke, Lira, holds a Barn Hunt Instinct test pass and a top-level UKC Elite Nosework title, while actively trialing at the Excellent and Master levels in AKC. Together, Lira and I were invited to the 2025 AKC Rally National Championship and were inducted into the UKC Nosework Hall of Fame for both 2024 and 2025