WHAT IS NOSEWORK?

What is Nosework?

Nosework (you’ll also see us refer to it as ‘sniffy’) is a scent detection game that focuses on our dogs’ natural abilities and talent. Whether you have an interest in competitive dog sports or you’re simply looking for a fun and low-pressure activity to add to your dog’s life, nosework is an enriching activity for dogs of all shapes, sizes, ages, and temperaments. Join our FFD Nosework Club Facebook group to get training inspiration and be notified about nosework events happening in Metro-Detroit!

What We Love About Nosework

  • Modifications to nosework games can be made to include any dog.

  • Nosework is relationship building - unlike most things in our world, nosework is dog-driven. We follow our dogs into their world, nose-first!

  • We’re tapping into our dog’s natural abilities and giving them access to real-life coping skills. Nosework is confidence-boosting!

  • Nosework is a great addition to our regular behavior modification plans. See above - we’re teaching coping skills and boosting confidence in nervous, fearful, and reactive dogs!

  • It’s mentally enriching! Dogs learn to problem-solve and follow target odor back to the source.

DROP-IN SNIFFY

What is Drop-In Sniffy?

Our Drop-In Sniffy sessions are geared toward dogs that are brand new to nosework, and currently hosted on Tuesday evenings in/around Royal Oak, MI. A link to register for Drop-In Sniffy can be found below and joining our FFD Nosework Club Facebook Group is also encouraged for additional discussion. Drop-In is a great way to learn the foundations of searching, whether your end goal is competitive nosework, or you’re looking for something fun and enriching to do with your dog!

What We Love About Drop-In

  • Affordable. Drop-In sessions are priced between $15-20 per session, depending on the level you’re registering for.

  • Accessible. Just show up with your dog (or without - it’s still great to watch and learn!).

  • Novel location. Get training experience in a novel location! We are proud to partner with Scrubbers Royal Oak to host Drop-In.

  • Reactive-dog friendly. We can accommodate for human/dog reactivity. Please contact us prior to signing up to discuss your dog’s challenges.

  • Adjustable. We’re able to accommodate dogs just starting their searching journey and dogs that are working on more complex problem-solving skills.

  • Community. Our ‘club’ is full of inclusive and welcoming handlers and trainers. We like to promote great training and support a variety of training/welfare organizations. Drop-In is a great add-on to your current training plan, whether online or in-person!