Agile Paws Dog Sports

Classes are structured in 5-week sessions: Intro to K9 Nose Work® (focus on hunt drive and confidence), Intro to Odor (introduces Birch, Anise, Clove), The Elements (covers all four NACSW trial elements including vehicles and exteriors), Continuing Odor (monthly drop-in field trips), and Prep Classes for NW1–NW3/Elite levels. Mock trials and group practices are offered occasionally to current students.

Pricing Summary

Pricing details are not publicly listed. Interested clients must join an interest list for Intro classes or email for Continuing Odor class rates. Trial premiums are published separately for each event.

Policies

Class enrollment requires joining an interest list. Continuing Odor classes require monthly signups. Group practices and mock trials are limited to current students. No cancellation or rescheduling policies are specified.

Agile Paws Dog Sports specializes in K9 Nose Work® training, a fun and accessible scent work sport based on law enforcement detection dog techniques. They offer structured nose work classes for dogs of all ages, abilities, and temperaments—including shy, reactive, senior, or physically limited dogs—without requiring prior training. Classes are held in the Rancho Cucamonga area and include Intro to K9 Nose Work®, Intro to Odor, The Elements, Continuing Odor, and specialized Prep Classes for NW1 through NW3/Elite levels. Training emphasizes building confidence, independence, and bond through positive, odor-focused activities. Sessions are conducted one dog at a time with no dog-to-dog interaction, ensuring a safe environment for reactive dogs. They also host NACSW™-sanctioned Nose Work trials and occasional group practices and mock trials for current students.

Their instructors are NACSW™ Certified Nose Work Instructors (CNWI), and all training follows the NACSW™ methodology. They provide field trips to diverse locations to build environmental skills and offer monthly drop-in Continuing Odor classes. Agile Paws Dog Sports promotes the philosophy that “Every Dog Can Do It,” making scent work accessible to all dogs regardless of breed, age, or physical condition.

Accomplishments

Agile Paws Dog Sports is led by an official NACSW™ Certified Nose Work Instructor (CNWI). They regularly host NACSW™-sanctioned trials and have been operating since 2009, contributing to the growth of Nose Work in Southern California.

How to Get Started!

Interested dog owners must fill out the Interest List Form to be notified of upcoming Intro to K9 Nose Work® classes. For Continuing Odor classes, contact via email.