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Introduction to K9 Nosework
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September 07
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The Compass: Wayfinder Foundations
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September 07
〰️ Introduction to K9 Nosework 〰️ September 07 〰️ The Compass: Wayfinder Foundations 〰️ September 07
Unleash your dog's natural sniffing superpower — from the comfort of home! This virtual 6 week Intro to K9 Nosework class builds the foundations of the search game using food, keeping things fun and low-pressure. No prior experience needed, just a curious nose and a willing handler. Great for all ages, breeds, and temperaments!
Introduction to K9 Nosework is the first step in fulfilling your dog in a way they will love. In most dog sports, the humans are in charge - we’re the director and our dog follows our lead. Nosework flips the script and lets our dogs - and their fabulous sense of smell - take the starring role while we support them.
Nosework is truly a game for every dog. It aids in rehabilitating behavior challenges, it helps regulate an excited puppy or adolescent, and it provides much needed mental stimulation for a senior dog even when their mobility may be limited. It fulfills searching and foraging needs that can be hard for any dog to meet in today’s world.
Intro to K9 Nosework is a 6 week virtual course, starting Mondays 09/07 at 7pm EST
Wayfinder: The Compass is the foundational course for the Wayfinder framework. This is not just a skills class — it's the philosophy, language, and map that makes everything else make sense. Six chapters covering agency, relationship, decompression, and skill foundations, plus an introduction to Wayfinder Guidance. Dense, lecture-based, and built to return to.
Learn the map. Understand your dog.
Most training advice skips straight to the skill. Sit. Stay. Leave it. And sometimes that's enough — but if you're here, it probably isn't.
The Compass is where Wayfinder begins. Before we talk about what your dog does, we talk about why — and what that means for how you support them. This is the framework behind the training: the philosophy, the language, and the map you'll use to make sense of everything else.
Over six chapters, we'll cover the four cardinal directions of the Wayfinder framework — confidence and agency, relationship and communication, skill foundations, and rest and recovery — alongside the foundational concepts that shape how dogs learn, cope, and thrive. Health and pain. Energy and arousal. The pattern of learning that actually works. The difference between management and training, and why both matter.
The Compass is a 6 week virtual course, starting Mondays 09/07 at 6pm EST
Like playing a game with your best friend.
Like an adventure you take together.
Like building skills that matter the most.
Like…Magic.
Where virtual coaching shines
It’s common to assume in-person training is always the gold standard, but for behavior cases rooted in fear, stress, or complex household dynamics, that isn’t always true. In fact, for many behavior and manners challenges, virtual can be a better resource for you, and a better learning environment for your dog.
Virtual and asynchronous coaching allows me to see dogs in their real environments, observe patterns over time, and avoid adding the pressure of an unfamiliar person during already challenging moments. This format often leads to clearer communication, more accurate behavior assessment, and steadier progress - especially for sensitive or challenging dogs.
Work With Me
Most dogs don’t need better training.
They need the right support, at the right time, in the right format.
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Take the first step to a better life with your dog! A Cast Guidance consultation is a focused one-on-one session where we look at what's going on, what you've tried, and what's actually getting in the way. You'll leave with a clear picture of your dog's behavior and a direction that makes sense for both of you. No guesswork, no generic advice.
Build real skills, one month at a time. Skill Tree is a rotating membership curriculum that cycles through six training categories — so your dog gets consistent practice without you having to figure out what to work on next. New content drops weekly, covering everything from regulation and communication to real-life skills and play. Drop in when it works for you, stay as long as you like. No pressure, just progress.
Unleash your dog's natural sniffing superpower — from the comfort of home! This virtual 6 week Intro to K9 Nosework class builds the foundations of the search game using food, keeping things fun and low-pressure. No prior experience needed, just a curious nose and a willing handler. Great for all ages, breeds, and temperaments!
Virtual classes, workshops, and specialty programs for every stage — foundational manners, advanced skills, and one-time deep dives offered throughout the year.
I help committed dog guardians build lives with their dogs that feel calmer, richer, and more connected — especially when behavior, big emotions, or unmet needs make daily life harder than it should be.
My work centers your dog’s emotional experience, real-world practicality, and long-term wellbeing over quick fixes or cosmetic obedience.
Living well with dogs isn’t about perfection. It’s about understanding, support, and building something that works for both of you. If that’s what you’re looking for, you’re in the right place.
Waypoint Hours: Special Course The Compass
Free for Wayfinder Clients
The Compass: 09/07, 09/14, 09/21, 10/05, 10/12, 10/19
Intro to Nosework: 09/07, 09/14, 09/21, 10/05, 10/12, 10/19
Scent Circle*: Ongoing, Tuesdays at 7pm
Reinforcement Unlocked: 09/13
*Tuesday classes are adjusted. Scent Circle is open for ongoing registration for Tuesdays at 7pm.
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