Groovy Pooch
Service area: Groovy Pooch serves Erie, PA, with classes and trials held at locations such as Greene Twp Building and Fairview Twp Building. They also offer training in Venice, Florida, with classes held at different parks and locations in the area.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Competition / Agility
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Group Classes
Program Formats
- Ongoing Weekly
- Sessions Package
Dog Training Methodology
Groovy Pooch offers Scent Work Classes in Erie, PA, which cater to all levels from Beginner to Master, including exterior scent work at various locations. In Venice, Florida, an Exterior Nosework Class is available on Thursdays at 9:00 a.m. for dogs with a good indication of odor, with class locations varying weekly.
Private lessons are also offered to address any specific training needs. The business regularly hosts USCSS Scentwork Trials and provides training aimed at helping teams earn AKC Scentwork titles.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
The Exterior Nosework Class costs $20 a week. For private lessons, clients are asked to contact the business or fill out a registration form to set up an appointment, implying pricing is discussed upon contact.
About the Trainer
Groovy Pooch is a dog training business dedicated to building a better relationship between dogs and their owners. The business specializes in scent work and nosework training, offering classes for various skill levels from beginner to master.
They also host USCSS Scentwork Trials and provide training that helps dogs and their handlers achieve AKC Scentwork titles. In addition to group classes, Groovy Pooch offers private lessons tailored to individual training needs. The instructor emphasizes that they are a tool, and the credit for achievements goes to the dedicated dog and handler teams.
Accomplishments
Groovy Pooch highlights the achievements of its students, including Allie earning her second AKC Detective Q with a First Place. Other notable accomplishments include Kim and Rylee earning their first AKC Scentwork title, and Armand and Flash achieving qualifying runs in their first AKC Scent Trial in Florida after less than a year of training with Groovy Pooch.
The instructor expresses joy in watching students work hard and achieve their goals, stating that they are “only a tool” and the credit belongs to the dedicated dog and handler teams.
How to Get Started!
To participate in the Exterior Nosework Class, interested individuals should fill out the registration form. For private lessons, clients are encouraged to contact the business directly or complete a registration form, after which the trainer will reach out to schedule an appointment.

Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Morning
Associations
- AKC
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible entrance
- wheelchair accessible parking
Location
12201 Canavese Ln, Venice, FL 34293Listing Tools for Trainers
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