Scent: Shed Antler Hunting (4 weeks)

Prerequisites: Dog: Must be comfortable on a leash, with calm heeling skills for moving through...Read MorePrerequisites: Dog: Must be comfortable on a leash, with calm heeling skills for moving through the woods safely, sit, and a basic recall and stay. Person: must be comfortable walking in the woods on uneven terrain and in various weather conditions. Shed Antler Hunting is an active and rewarding activity for you and your dog. We will start with odor familiarization, teach a search cue, and develop motivation and reinforcement for finding shed antlers. We will teach an alert sign that the dog has found a shed antler, and then a retrieve if you so desire. The first class will be inside, and the next 3 will be outside if the weather cooperates. Dress appropriately, and bring your dog on a harness with a 10-15’ leash for the final 3 classes (a 6-8 ft leash is fine for the first class, with a flat buckle collar).