Therapy Dog Prep – Thursday 8:45am – Diane Battis


  • Week 1
     January 8, 2026
     8:45 AM - 9:45 AM
  • Week 2
     January 15, 2026
     8:45 AM - 9:45 AM
  • Week 3
     January 22, 2026
     8:45 AM - 9:45 AM
  • Week 4
     January 29, 2026
     8:45 AM - 9:45 AM
  • Week 5
     February 5, 2026
     8:45 AM - 9:45 AM
  • Week 6
     February 12, 2026
     8:45 AM - 9:45 AM
  • Week 7
     February 19, 2026
     8:45 AM - 9:45 AM

Having a therapy dog can be very rewarding for both the handler and the dog while spreading some joy and happiness. This class is for anyone who wants to pursue therapy volunteering with their dog. It will follow the requirements of Alliance of Therapy Dogs, taking the students through all aspects of the test, reviewing (more…)

Advanced Nose Work – Thursday 10:00am – Diane Battis


  • Week 1
     January 8, 2026
     10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Week 2
     January 15, 2026
     10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Week 3
     January 22, 2026
     10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Week 4
     January 29, 2026
     10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Week 5
     February 5, 2026
     10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Week 6
     February 12, 2026
     10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Week 7
     February 19, 2026
     10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Nose Work is the fun search and scenting activity for virtually all dogs and people. The Advanced course is for those students who are proficient on all odors used by either AKC or NASCW. Prerequisite: Prior Nose Work Class or permission of the instructor. Instructor: Diane Battis Email Diane with questions about this class. Registrar: (more…)

Advanced Nose Work – Thursday 11:15am – Diane Battis


  • Week 1
     January 8, 2026
     11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
  • Week 2
     January 15, 2026
     11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
  • Week 3
     January 22, 2026
     11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
  • Week 4
     January 29, 2026
     11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
  • Week 5
     February 5, 2026
     11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
  • Week 6
     February 12, 2026
     11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
  • Week 7
     February 19, 2026
     11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Nose Work is the fun search and scenting activity for virtually all dogs and people. The Advanced course is for those students who are proficient on all odors used by either AKC or NASCW. Prerequisite: Prior Nose Work Class or permission of the instructor. Instructor: Diane Battis Email Diane with questions about this class. Registrar: (more…)

Advanced Nose Work – Thursday 12:30pm – Diane Battis


  • Week 1
     January 8, 2026
     12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Week 2
     January 15, 2026
     12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Week 3
     January 22, 2026
     12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Week 4
     January 29, 2026
     12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Week 5
     February 5, 2026
     12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Week 6
     February 12, 2026
     12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Week 7
     February 19, 2026
     12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Nose Work is the fun search and scenting activity for virtually all dogs and people. The Advanced course is for those students who are proficient on all odors used by either AKC or NASCW. Prerequisite: Prior Nose Work Class or permission of the instructor. Instructor: Diane Battis Email Diane with questions about this class. Registrar: (more…)

Intro to Odor – Thursday 2:00pm – Diane Battis


  • Week 1
     January 8, 2026
     2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Week 2
     January 15, 2026
     2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Week 3
     January 22, 2026
     2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Week 4
     January 29, 2026
     2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Week 5
     February 5, 2026
     2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Week 6
     February 12, 2026
     2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Week 7
     February 19, 2026
     2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

For dogs who have had an Intro to Nose Work class or the equivalent, this class will introduce the scent odors used in nose work. If your dog has done primary (searches) and is ready to learn the scents, this is the next class progression. Prerequisite: Prior Nose Work Class or permission of the instructor. (more…)