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Enrichment & Dog Sports Classes in Las Vegas
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Our dog sports classes in Las Vegas are designed to challenge your dog’s mind and body while building confidence, focus, and teamwork. From puppies to seniors, each class provides structured, engaging outlets for natural instincts and skills.
Please note: Dogs must be comfortable working around other dogs and people.
K9 Nose Work®
Inspired by professional detection work, K9 Nose Work® allows dogs to use their natural scenting abilities to search for hidden food or target odors. This mentally engaging activity builds confidence, focus, and problem-solving skills in a structured, rewarding environment.
K9 Nose Work® is appropriate for puppies, adolescents, seniors, and dogs who may be shy or reactive. Each dog works at their own pace, building independence and resilience through scent-based challenges. We offer beginner to advanced levels
Dogs learn to:
- Search independently and systematically
- Build confidence through scent problem-solving
- Increase focus and persistence
- Work calmly in new environments
Dogs work one at a time, waiting safely in a crate or tethered vehicle.
Dogs are eligible to earn titles through the National Association of Canine Scent Work (NACSW) and AKC.
Prerequisite: Dogs must be comfortable around people.
Format: 6-class series – $315; 30-minute private session – $65
Parkour Pup
Dog Parkour builds real-world skills through creative movement, exploration, and teamwork. Inspired by human parkour and agility, this enrichment class helps dogs and their people develop focus, confidence, and body awareness as they learn to navigate everyday environments together. Think urban agility. We offer Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced levels.
Dogs Learn to:
- Perform core parkour behaviors including paws up, four paws on, targeting, backing up, gap jumps, and Tic Tacs
- Build balance, strength, and body awareness using equipment
- Practice obstacle sequences with confidence
- Apply movement skills to everyday walks and outings
- Strengthen communication, trust, and teamwork
Dogs are eligible to earn titles through the International Dog Parkour Association (IDPA)
Prerequisite: K9 FUNdamentals or similar
Format: 6-class series – $315
Clicks For Tricks
Build engagement, confidence, and teamwork through creative skill-building. Dogs learn a wide range of tricks that improve coordination, focus, and communication while making training fun and rewarding. We offer Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced levels,
Dogs Learn to:
- Perform individual trick behaviors such as high-fives, paw targets, spins, leg weaves, hoop jumps, and balance skills
- Combine behaviors into smooth, connected sequences
- Strengthen focus, coordination, and body awareness through progressive skill-building
- Practice shaping and chaining, to build resilience and confidence
- Develop clear communication and teamwork that carries into everyday life and other sports
Dogs are eligible to earn titles through the American Kennel Club (AKC) - Novice, Intermediate, Advanced
Prerequisite: K9 FUNdamentals or similar
Format: 6-class series – $315
Fit Dog FUNdamentals
Fit Dog FUNdamentals builds strength, balance, and body awareness through targeted movement and exercises. Using FitPAWS® equipment and progressive activities, this class supports physical fitness, confidence, and mental resilience—helping dogs move better and feel better in everyday life. We offer Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced classes.
Dogs learn to:
- Develop strength, balance, and flexibility using FitPAWS® equipment
- Improve coordination and controlled movement through low-impact exercises
- Build confidence and mental focus while working through physical challenges
- Practice safe fitness exercises that support long-term wellness and injury prevention
- Strengthen communication and teamwork through guided movement
Dogs are eligible to earn points toward AKC Fit Dog titles.
Prerequisite: K9 FUNdamentals or similar
Format: 6-class series – $315
Mantrailing
Turn every trail into a fun rescue mission! Mantrailing teaches dogs to locate a specific “missing” person by following their unique scent trail, building focus, confidence, and teamwork along the way. This enriching activity taps into natural tracking abilities while strengthening communication between dog and handler.
Dogs learn to:
- Follow a specific human scent trail to locate a hidden person
- Build focus and persistence, through progressively challenging trails
- Develop confidence and independence while working collaboratively with their handler
- Explore scent work in a way that is mentally stimulating, rewarding, and deeply enriching
- Navigate varied environments using natural scenting skills
- Strengthen communication and teamwork
Completion of the Introductory Workshop is required to attend future progression sessions
Prerequisite: Dogs must be comfortable working around people
Format: Introductory Workshop – $250
Barn Hunt®
Barn Hunt taps into a dog’s natural hunting instincts in a safe, structured, and highly rewarding sport. Dogs search straw and hay bale courses to locate rats safely housed in aerated tubes, navigating tunnels and elevated bales along the way. This instinct-driven activity builds confidence, focus, and persistence while strengthening teamwork.
Dogs learn to:
- Search independently for rat odor in straw and hay bale environments
- Navigate tunnels and elevated bales with confidence
- Build focus and persistence through progressive search challenges
- Work thoughtfully and independently while staying connected to their handler
- Channel natural hunting instincts in a productive, structured way
Dogs are eligible to earn titles through the Barn Hunt Association (BHA)
Prerequisite: Dogs must be comfortable around people
Format: 30-minute private session – $65
NASDA (North American Sport Dog Association)
NASDA is the ultimate versatile scent sport for dogs who love sniffing, searching, and working independently. This type of enrichment showcases real-world scent skills in both urban and natural environments while building independence, confidence, and teamwork.
Dogs learn to:
- Urban Locating (Urban Rats): Search for rat scent in urban environments
- Trailing & Locating: Follow scent trails in natural terrain
- Lost Item Recovery: Find hidden items scented by you, progressing to “stranger” scented items
- Shed Dog: Hunt for shed antlers in a natural environment
- Channel natural hunting instincts in a structured way
- Build independence and persistence
- Strengthen communication and teamwork
Dogs are eligible to earn titles through the North American Sport Dog Association (NASDA)
Prerequisite: Dogs must be comfortable around people
Format: 6-class series – $315
Full Class Schedule
All group dog sports classes can be structured into private sessions. Dogs displaying fear, anxiety, reactivity or aggression are not suited for most group dog enrichment classes in Las Vegas.
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Submit Your InquiryWhy Join Our Dog Sports And Enrichment Classes
Our dog sport classes are more than just fun—they teach real skills, build confidence, and create a stronger connection with your dog.
Teach Focus
Channel natural instincts into purposeful, mentally stimulating activities that build attention, engagement, and self-control.
Confidence Through Instinct
Honoring natural instincts and problem-solving helps dogs feel fulfilled and satisfied, supporting calmer behavior and improved focus.
Promote Physical Fitness
Support movement, balance, flexibility, and overall well-being with instinct and reward-based training.
Strengthen Teamwork
Strengthen communication and trust as you learn skills that support everyday life together.
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