September 2025 Classes @ ODS

Contact us at [email protected]

Puppy Power – 6 weeks long
Start Dates:
Thursday, August 21st at 8:00 PM
Thursday, September 11th at 6:00 PM

Puppyhood is a very powerful time in your dog’s life, during this time your puppy takes in the most information in his life. Your puppy is learning every minute of every day whether you are teaching him or not. Puppy Power addresses life skills that will help your puppy grow to be a well-adjusted Canine Citizen who will be a great family member in your life.

Puppy Power will cover all the basics include attention/focus, polite leash walking & greetings, polite/safe doorway behaviour, sits and downs, boundaries and place training and coming when called.
Prerequisite – None

Level 2 Obedience – 6 weeks long
Start Dates:
Tuesday, August 26th at 6:00 PM
Thursday, September 25th at 11:00 AM

This course builds on Puppy Einstein and Level-1 Puppy. In Level-2 we are consolidating learning and taking all skills to the next level. In this course we will refine leash walking to include heeling, increase distractions, extend duration on stays, and continue to solidify the come cue.
Prerequisite – Puppy Power, Level 1 Obedience or Equivalent

Level 3 Obedience – 6 weeks long
Start Dates:
Tuesday, September 2nd at 7:00 PM

In Level 3 we will further develop a solid heel position, strong stays, and recall. We will incorporate exercises used in competitive obedience, skills needed for dog sports and rally obedience. Dogs and Handlers will have the opportunity to practice skills needed to pass the S.T.A.R. – Socialization Temperament Assessment Review. In level 3 we are moving WAY beyond the basics.
Prerequisite – Level 2 obedience Beyond the Basics or equivalent

Rally Obedience – Level 1 – 6 weeks long
Start Date:
Tuesday, September 23rd at 1:30 PM (Level 1 and 2)

This class is an Introduction to Rally Obedience, and the first step in becoming a full-fledged Rally Dog. In this class we will be using UKC Level 1signs as well as CKC Novice signs. We will break down signs, and teach new skills needed for success at this level as well as practice courses.
Prerequisite – Previous Rally Training, Obedience level 2 or equivalent

Rally Obedience – Level 2 & 3 – 6 weeks long
Start Date:
Tuesday, September 23rd at 1:30 PM (Level 1 and 2)
Tuesday, September 23rd at 2:30 PM (Level 3)

In this class we will be using UKC Level 2, 3 as well as CKC Advanced and Excellent signs. In this class we will break down signs, teach new skills needed for success at these levels and practice signs in courses. Prerequisite – Previous Rally Training and or UKC Rally 1or 2

NEW! - CKC Novice/Intermediate Rally Obedience – 6 weeks long
Start Dates:
Tuesday, August 26th at 7:00 PM

This class is an Introduction to Rally Obedience, and the first step in becoming a full-fledged Rally Dog. In this class we will be using CKC signs as well as signs from other performance bodies. We will break down signs, and teach new skills needed for success at this level as well as practice courses.
Prerequisite – Previous Rally Training, Obedience level 2 or equivalent

Urban Rat Race - Rookie – 4 weeks long
Start Dates:
Saturday, August 23rd at 11:00 AM

Urban RAT Race is a new and exciting program to determine the abilities of all breeds of dogs to indicate that they have located a rat in an “urban” environment. This sport is in a nutshell Nosework meets Rat Sport. Urban RAT Race ROOKIE is the 1st level of Rat Race classes and is well suited for dogs who have no previous Rat sport experience. So much fun for dogs and handlers.
Prerequisite – No previous Rat Sport experience needed.

Urban Rat Race – Clever/Adventurer/Explorer – 6 weeks long
Start Dates:
Monday, August 25th at 8:00 PM (Clever/Adventurer)
Wednesday, September 17th at 12:30 PM (Adventurer/Explorer) Thursday, September 25th at 11:30 AM (Adventurer/Explorer)

Urban RAT Race is a new and exciting program to determine the abilities of all breeds of dogs to indicate that they have located a rat in an “urban” environment. This sport is in a nutshell Nosework meets Rat Sport. Urban RAT Race EXPLORER is the next step after Adventurer and is the 4th level of Urban Rat Race Classes. In this class we are significantly increasing the degree of difficulty of hides and level of obstruction. You are in the big leagues now!
Prerequisite – Urban Rat Race Rookie for Clever

NEW! - Urban Rat Race – Games – 6 weeks long
Start Dates:
Monday, August 25th at 7:00 PM

Urban Rat Race games focus on the challenge games that are offered at Urban Rat Race trials (Fantastic 5, The 10, Junkyard, and Team). Each game comes with its challenges, and this class will help you build the skills needed to be successful in each game. Great fun for you and your dog, find rats and have fun doing so. This class is facilitated by an Official Urban Rat Race judge.
Prerequisite: URR Clever / Adventurer

Country Rat Race - Cubs/Scouts (Level 1/Level 2) – 6 weeks long
Start Dates:
Tuesday, August 26th at 7:00 PM (Cubs/Scouts)
Wednesday, September 3rd at 10:00 AM (Mixed Skills)
Tuesday, September 9th at 6:45 PM (Cubs) – 4 weeks long 
Tuesday, September 23rd at 7:00 PM (Cubs/scouts) – 4 weeks long 

CUBS/ Scouts is an Introduction to this all-new sport and is appropriate for dogs with NO previous rat sport experience. The purpose of CRR is to demonstrate a dog’s vermin hunting ability in a country setting. CRR tests the dogs hunt drive, combined with ability to work effectively with handler as a team. Dogs Handler Teams will be Tracking the scent of rats and will be on the hunt to find them. This outdoor Rat Sport will prove to be fun for Dog Handler Teams.

All Breed International Performance Events is proud to introduce COUNTRY RAT RACE (CRR). This NEW sport has been developed by ABI for all breeds of dogs who enjoy Rat Sports. Elements of Urban Rat Race, Barn Hunt, Earth Dog, Trailing & Locating and Tracking have been used in the development of this new sport.
Prerequisite – None

IT’S BACK! - Country Rat Race – Huntsman/Hunt Master (Level 3 & 4) – 6 weeks long
Start Dates:
Tuesday, September 23rd at 7:45 PM

Country Rat Race Huntsman is the 3rd level of Country Rat Race and is best suited for Dogs and Handlers who have previous experience with Advanced Trailing and Locating, Urban Rat Race, Barn Hunt and or earth dog.

The purpose of CRR is to demonstrate a dog’s vermin hunting ability in a country setting. CRR tests the dogs hunt drive, combined with ability to work effectively with handler as a team. Dogs Handler Teams will be Tracking the scent of rats and will be on the hunt to find them. This outdoor Rat Sport will prove to be fun for Dog Handler Teams.

All Breed International Performance Events is proud to introduce COUNTRY RAT RACE (CRR). This NEW sport has been developed by ABI for all breeds of dogs who enjoy Rat Sports. Elements of Urban Rat Race, Barn Hunt, Earth Dog, Trailing & Locating and Tracking have been used in the development of this new sport.
Prerequisite – Country Rat Race Scouts/Huntsman

Intro to Nosework – 4 weeks long
Start Dates:
Saturday, August 23rd at 11:00 AM (not consecutive due to hall closures) Monday, August 18th at 7:00 PM Tuesday, September 9th at 7:00 PM

For dogs brand new to Nosework, no experience is required. The dogs will be introduced to scents used in UKC, CKC and SDDA competitions. Handlers will earn how to teach their dogs to find odour and indicate. Dogs and handlers in this class will be working on containers. Prerequisite – None

Novice Nosework – 6 weeks long
Start Date:
Wednesday, September 3rd at 1:30 PM
Wednesday, September 10th at 8:00 PM

Building on the Nosework skills from the previous level, we will increase the challenge for the Dogs. In this class we will move towards larger search areas, and distractions. Dogs and handlers will continue to refine handling skills needed to effectively read your dog with confidence. We will work towards small area searches in this class. When weather permits we will do exterior & vehicle searches.
Prerequisite – Intro to Nosework or equivalent

Advanced/Superior Nosework – 6 weeks long
Start Date:
Thursday, September 25th at 12:00 PM
Monday, September 29th at 7:00 PM

Building on the skills from Novice/ Intermediate Nosework, we will increase the challenge for the Dogs. In this class we will move towards larger search areas, multiple finds, and multiple distractions. Dogs and handlers will continue to refine handling skills needed to effectively read your dog with confidence. When weather permits, we will do exterior &vehicle searches.
Prerequisite – Novice or Intermediate Nosework

IT’S BACK! - Masters / Elite Nosework – 6 weeks long
Start Date:
Thursday, August 28th at 7:00 PM

This class is best suited for dogs working at or looking forward to working at the master’s level and getting ready for the Elite level of Nosework. This class has been designed to challenge dogs and prepare them for high levels of Nosework.
Prerequisite: Advanced / Superior Nosework or equivalent

Exteriors /Vehicles - Getting Started (Novice) – 6 weeks long
Start Date:
Monday, August 11th at 7:00 PM

Exteriors and Vehicles are often the most challenging of the elements for many dogs and handlers. This class is well suited for dogs/ handlers who are just jumping into the outdoor elements at the Novice/ Advanced Levels or, who want to do more practice at these levels. Our focus will be on skill-building and refining handling skills needed to be successful in these elements.
Prerequisite – Novice Nosework

Vehicles/Exterior Nosework – 6 weeks long
Start Date:
Wednesday, September 17th at 12:30 PM
Thursday, September 25th at 1:00 PM
Monday. September 29th at 8:00 PM

Scent Dog Games – 6 weeks long
Start Dates:
Tuesday, August 26th at 8:00 PM
Wednesday, September 10th at 8:00 PM
Tuesday, September 23rd at 12:30 PM

Scent Games is a new class that presents a wide variety of training opportunities, challenges, skills development and fun to the sports of Nosework. This class is best suited for Dog/Handler teams who are working at or looking to build skills at the master/ Elite level and beyond.

All Breed International Dog Sports has developed a New Program that will be released for competition in Spring/Summer 2025. Many of the games used in this class will be used in the Challenge games portion of the new ABI Scent Dog Program.
Prerequisite: Dogs competing at and/or working in masters/Elite levels

Intro to Lost & Found – 4 weeks long
Start Date:
Wednesday, August 27th at 7:00 PM

We are very excited to be offering this NEW Nosework sport at ODS. Lost and Found is taking Handler Discrimination to the next level, Dogs and handlers will use HD and Nosework skills to search, locate and indicate that they have found a previously scented items in an area. Lost and Found is under development by All Breed International Performance Events as a new sport scheduled to launch late 2023 or early 2024.
Prerequisite: Intro to HD

IT’S BACK! - Lost & Found – Excellent (Next Steps/Level 3) – 6 weeks long
Start Date:
Wednesday, August 20th at 11:30 AM

We are very excited to be offering this new Nosework class to our Nosework Program. Lost and Found takes Handler Discrimination to the next level in scent detection. This is a new dog sport that is under development and will prove to have a good level of challenge for even the experienced Nosework dog. In this class, we will begin the process of teaching our Canine teammates the skills needed to locate an item we have misplaced. Lost & Found is currently a Program under development as a competitive dog sport. This sport would be sanctioned by All Breed International Dog Shows/Performance Events.
Prerequisite: Lost and Found – Next Steps

IT’S BACK! - Supporting the Anxious Stressed-Out Dog – 6 weeks long Start Date:
Wednesday, October 1st at 6:45 PM

Just like us, dogs experience stress and anxiety. Just like us that anxiety can be disabling, making their lives difficult, prevent them from being able Todo activities of daily living and impede the dog’s ability to participate in fun activities and sports. In a dog's world anxiety means a constant expectation of the worst happening, an impending sense of doggy doom and gloom. In this class we will help owners through observe and identify what stress looks like for their dogs. Owners will then be taught techniques individualized to their dog. T-Touch strategies will be used to help dogs and owners reduce anxiety and stress.
Prerequisite – None

IT’S BACK! - Show Handling – The Art of Presentation - w/Will Alexander – 6 weeks long
Start Date:
Thursday, September 4th at 6:00 PM

Participants will be instructed on how to prepare and present their dog for conformation competition as an owner-handler. In addition to practicing ring procedure with your dog, classes will include some instructional content with topics geared to the needs of participants (handling basics, what to expect, what equipment to have, how to find/enter shows, showmanship, etc.). ALL levels of experience are welcome to join this class to practice with young dogs or to get some ring time in preparation for shows. We will get you ring ready. Prerequisite – None 

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August 2025 Classes at ODS 

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Puppy Power – 6 weeks long
Start Dates:
Wednesday, August 7th at 7:00 PM
Tuesday, August 13th at 7:00 PM
Saturday, August 17th at 12:30 PM

Puppyhood is a very powerful time in your dog’s life, during this time your puppy takes in the most information in his life. Your puppy is learning every minute of every day whether you are teaching him or not. Puppy Power addresses life skills that will help your puppy grow to be a well-adjusted Canine Citizen who will be a great family member in your life. Puppy Power will cover all the basics include attention/focus, polite leash walking & greetings, /safe doorway behaviour, sits and downs, boundaries and place training and coming when called.
Prerequisite – None

Level 2 Obedience – 6 weeks long
Start Dates:
Tuesday, August 7th at 8:00 PM
Wednesday, August 8th at 8:00 PM
Saturday, August 17th at 10:00 AM
Tuesday, August 20th at 8:00 PM

This course builds on Puppy Einstein and Level-1 Puppy. In Level-2 we are consolidating learning and taking all skills to the next level. In this course we will refine leash walking to include heeling, increase distractions, extend duration on stays, and continue to solidify the come cue. Prerequisite – Puppy Power, Level 1 Obedience or Equivalent

Rally Obedience – Level 1 – 6 weeks long
Start Dates:
Thursday, August 1st at 7:00 PM

This class is an Introduction to Rally Obedience, and the first step in becoming a full-fledged Rally Dog. In this class we will be using UKC Level1signs as well as CKC Novice signs. We will break down signs, and teach new skills needed for success at this level as well as practice courses.
Prerequisite – Previous Rally Training, Obedience level 2 or equivalent

Rally Obedience – Level 2 & 3 -6 weeks long
Start Dates:
Thursday, August 1st at 6:00 PM (Level 2 and 3)
Thursday, August 8th at 12:30 PM (Mixed Skills)
Thursday, August 8th at 6:30 PM (Level 2 and 3)

In this class we will be using UKC Level 2, 3 as well as CKC Advanced and Excellent signs. In this class we will break down signs, teach new skills needed for success at these levels and practice signs in courses. Prerequisite – Previous Rally Training and or UKC Rally 1 or 2

Evaluation Prep Class – STAR/CGN/SPOT – 6 weeks long
Start Dates:
Tuesday, August 13th at 7:00 PM

This class prepares you and your dog for upcoming testing such as C.G.N (Canine Good Neighbor), S.P.O.T. (Socialization Pet Obedience Test), and S.T.A.R. Socialization Temperament Assessment Review. Exercises in the previously mentioned evaluations will be broken down, reviewed, and practiced during classes. Dog Handler Teams will have the chance to complete the S.T.A.R evaluation at the end of this session.
Prerequisite: Obedience Level 2 or equivalent

Urban Rat Race - Rookie – 4 weeks long
Start Dates:
Tuesday, August 6th at 7:00 PM
Wednesday, August 7th at 8:00 PM
Thursday, August 8th at 12:15 PM

Urban RAT Race is a new and exciting program to determine the abilities of all breeds of dogs to indicate that they have located a rat in an “urban” environment. This sport is in a nutshell Nosework meets Rat Sport. Urban RAT Race ROOKIE is the 1st level of Rat Race classes and is well suited for dogs who have no previous Rat sport experience. So much fun for dogs and handlers.
Prerequisite – No previous Rat Sport experience needed.

Urban Rat Race – Adventurer/Explorer – 6 weeks long
Start Dates:
Thursday, June 27th at 11:00 AM (Explorer)

Urban RAT Race is a new and exciting program to determine the abilities of all breeds of dogs to indicate that they have located a rat in an “urban” environment. This sport is in a nutshell Nosework meets Rat Sport. Urban RAT Race EXPLORER is the next step after Adventurer and is the 4th level of Urban Rat Race Classes. In this class we are significantly increasing the degree of difficulty of hides and level of obstruction. You are in the big league now.
Prerequisite – Urban Rat Race Adventurer

Urban Rat Race – Mixed Skills (Explorer/Detective/Investigator) –            6 weeks long
Start Dates:
Thursday, August 15th at 11:00 AM

This class is best suited for dogs who are currently competing at these levels of Urban Rat Race or are getting ready to move into these levels. Dog Handler teams will have the chance to practice challenging hides to better prepare them for competing at these high levels of competition. This class will be facilitated by trainers who are currently judging these levels of Urban Rat Race Competitions.
Prerequisite – Urban rat Race Explorer

Urban Rat Race – Challenge Games – 5 weeks long
Start Dates:
Saturday, August 17th at 1:30 PM
Monday, August 26th at 8:00 PM

The new Urban Rat Race Challenge titling events are proving to be just that, a CHALLENGE. This class is designed for dog/ handler teams who want to step up heir game and qualify more often and earn those Challenge Titles. In this class, we will practice skills needed to be successful in,Fantastic-5, The Ten, Junk Yard, and the brand-new team event.

This class is facilitated by your Urban Rat Race Judges who have lots of insight to share, it's sure to be a fun-filled learning opportunity. Drop-in spots may be available based on enrollment.
Prerequisite - Urban Rat Race Adventurer

Intro to Nosework – 4 weeks long
Start Dates:
Monday, August 12th at 7:00 PM
Saturday, August 17th at 1:30 PM

For dogs brand new to Nosework, no experience is required. The dogs will be introduced to scents used in UKC, CKC and SDDA competitions. Handlers will earn how to teach their dogs to find odour and indicate. Dogs and handlers in this class will be working on containers.
Prerequisite - None

Advanced/Superior Nosework – 6 weeks long
Start Dates:
Thursday, August 8th at 3:00 PM
Tuesday, August 20th at 8:00 PM

Building on the skills from Novice/ Intermediate Nosework, we will increase the challenge for the Dogs. In this class we will move towards larger search areas, multiple finds, and multiple distractions. Dogs and handlers will continue to refine handling skills needed to effectively read your dog with confidence. When weather permits, we will do exterior &vehicle searches.
Prerequisite – Novice or Intermediate Nosework

Masters / Elite Nosework – 6 weeks long
Start Dates:
Wednesday, August 7th at 7:00 PM

This class is best suited for dogs working at or looking forward to working at the master’s level and getting ready for the Elite level of Nosework. This class has been designed to challenge dogs and prepare them for high levels of Nosework.
Prerequisite: Advanced / Superior Nosework or equivalent

Vehicles/Exterior Nosework – 6 weeks long
Start Dates:
Tuesday, August 13th at 1:30 PM

Exteriors and Vehicles are often the most challenging of the elements for many dogs and handlers. This class is well suited for dogs who are trialing in Vehicles and exteriors or are getting ready to do so. Our focus will be on skill building and refining handling skills needed to be successful in these elements. This class will be suitable for dogs working Novice - Elite. Prerequisite – Novice Nosework

Intro to HD – 4 weeks long
Start Dates:
Tuesday, August 13th at 6:00 PM

A fun and great challenge for you and your dog. Handler Discrimination is a separate stream of Nosework. Dogs are tested to see if they can recognize and indicate that they have found a glove scented by YOU. In this class we will start at the Novice level and work our way up to get you trial ready.
Prerequisite - Advanced / Superior Nosework or equivalent

Masters HD – 6 weeks long
Start Dates:
Thursday, August 8th at 2:00 PM

A fun and great challenge for you and your dog. Handler Discrimination is a separate stream of Nosework. Dogs are tested to see if they can recognize and indicate that they have found a glove scented by YOU. In this class we will start at the Novice level and work our way up to get you trial ready.
Prerequisite - Intro to HD

Intro to Lost & Found – 4 weeks long
Start Dates:
Tuesday, August 20th at 8:00 PM

We are very excited to be offering this NEW Nosework sport at ODS. Lost and Found is taking Handler Discrimination to the next level, Dogs and handlers will use HD and Nosework skills to search, locate and indicate that they have found a previously scented items in an area. Lost and Found is underdevelopment by All Breed International Performance Events as a new sport scheduled to launch late 2023 or early 2024 Prerequisite: Intro to HD

Lost & Found – Next Steps – 6 weeks long
Start Dates:
Wednesday, August 14th at 6:00 PM

We are very excited to be offering this new Nosework class to our Nosework Program. Lost and Found takes Handler Discrimination to the next level in scent detection. This is a new dog sport that is under development and will prove to have a good level of challenge for even the experienced Nosework dog. In this class, we will begin the process of teaching our Canine teammates the skills needed to locate an item we have misplaced. Lost & Found is currently a Program under development as a competitive dog sport. This sport would be sanctioned by All Breed International Dog Shows/Performance Events
Prerequisite: Intro to Lost & Found

Supporting the Anxious Stressed-Out Dog – 6 weeks long
Start Dates:
Wednesday, August 7th at 6:45 PM

Just like us, dogs experience stress and anxiety. Just like us anxiety can be disabling, making their lives difficult, prevent them from being able To do activities of daily living and impeding the dog’s ability to participate in fun activities and sports. In a dog's world anxiety means a constant expectation of the worst happening, an impending sense of doggy doom and gloom. In this class we will help owners through observe and identify what stress looks like for their dogs. Owners will then be taught techniques individualized to their dog. T-Touch strategies will be used to help dogs and owners reduce anxiety and stress.
Prerequisite – None

Show Handling w/Will Alexander – 8 weeks long
Start Dates:
Monday, August 12th at 6:30 PM

Participants will be instructed on how to prepare and present their dog for conformation competition as an owner-handler. In addition to practicing ring procedure with your dog, classes will include some instructional content with topics geared to the needs of participants (handling basics, what to expect, what equipment to have, how to find/enter shows, showmanship, etc.). ALL levels of experience are welcome to join this class to practice with young dogs or to get some ring time in preparation for shows. We will get you ring ready.
Prerequisite – None