Dogs Have Amazing Noses

05/31/2026

Concept Games: Match to Sample
📍 Manchester, TN
📅 Saturday, June 20,
⏰ 3:00–6:00 PM

Fun and interactive seminar! where dogs will learn the visual concept game “Match to Sample” — teaching them how to identify and match an item in your hand to a group of objects in front of them!

This class is perfect for teams looking to explore advanced concept training, problem solving, and communication skills through positive reinforcement.

Open to teams who have completed Intro to Concept Games or who have demonstrated to Megan the foundation skills such as:
• Stationing
• Nose/paw targeting
• Retrieve and release cues

-Working Spot: $100
-Auditing Spot: $50

Come train your dog’s brain in a whole new way! ✨
Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfyFvyW0x2X_dnzlsMyMfD8OHn-HcZiV9DHVuTOKTSW-iCxTQ/viewform

05/29/2026

🎲 Table Games
📅 June 20th | ⏰ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Want to become a better trainer without the pressure of working with your dog at the same time?

Join us for a fun and interactive day of hands-on games designed to improve timing, observation, communication, problem-solving, and training mechanics — all while building empathy for our animal learners.

Inspired by the PORTL work of Dr. Jesús Rosales-Ruiz and Mary Hunter.

Come learn, laugh, think, and play with us!
🔗 Sign up here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScTyYc7meuwfkrN7NzI_-Q2kFj9lHMd8LL66HHqWpTkCHndcw/viewform?usp=send_form

05/28/2026

Last weekend Dogs Have Amazing Noses hosted a weekend of NACSW events: an ELT trial and an NW1. We had amazing volunteers, competitors and crew and are so thankful for those folks who come out to play at our events.

Check out our website for upcoming classes and events: https://dogshaveamazingnoses.com/events/

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05/26/2026

Table Games
📅 June 20, 2026 | ⏰ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Table Games is inspired by PORTL (Portable Operant Research Training Lab) work from Dr. Jesús Rosales-Ruiz and Mary Hunter. These dog-free sessions use hands-on games to build empathy for our animal learners and sharpen timing, observation, and training mechanics.
🔗 Sign up here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScTyYc7meuwfkrN7NzI_-Q2kFj9lHMd8LL66HHqWpTkCHndcw/viewform?usp=send_form

05/15/2026

Concept Games: Match to Sample
Saturday, May 16th
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Manchester, TN
Would you like to teach your dog advanced concept skills like matching an item in your hand to a collection of objects in front of them? If so, this seminar is for you!
In this 3-hour workshop, you and your dog will learn the process behind a visual concept game called “Match to Sample,” where dogs learn to identify and retrieve the object that matches the sample presented.
This seminar is open to teams who have completed our Intro to Concept Games class or who can demonstrate the following skills:
• Stationing
• Targeting (nose or paw)
• Retrieve and release cues
⚠️ Working spots are limited to dogs that already have the required foundation skills. Those without the prerequisite experience are welcome to join as auditors until they are ready for a working spot.
Working Spot: $100
Auditing Spot: $50
Link to register: forms.gle/1HyoGtUBDowpiBd3A

05/15/2026

Table Games
📅 June 20th, 2026 | ⏰ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Table Games is inspired by PORTL (Portable Operant Research Training Lab) work from Dr. Jesús Rosales-Ruiz and Mary Hunter. These dog-free sessions use hands-on games to build empathy for our animal learners and sharpen timing, observation, and training mechanics.
🔗 Sign up here:
https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLScTyYc7meuwfk.../viewform

05/08/2026

We’re looking for volunteers for the trial on May 23-24!
Come watch dog & handler teams work odor together, meet fellow dog lovers, and maybe even learn something new along the way. 🐾
Details in the link: https://dogshaveamazingnoses.com/events/

05/08/2026

Concept Games: Match to Sample
Saturday, May 16th
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Manchester, TN

Would you like to teach your dog advanced concept skills like matching an item in your hand to a collection of objects in front of them? If so, this seminar is for you!

In this 3-hour workshop, you and your dog will learn the process behind a visual concept game called “Match to Sample,” where dogs learn to identify and retrieve the object that matches the sample presented.

This seminar is open to teams who have completed our Intro to Concept Games class or who can demonstrate the following skills:
• Stationing
• Targeting (nose or paw)
• Retrieve and release cues

⚠️ Working spots are limited to dogs that already have the required foundation skills. Those without the prerequisite experience are welcome to join as auditors until they are ready for a working spot.

Working Spot: $100
Auditing Spot: $50
Link to register: forms.gle/1HyoGtUBDowpiBd3A