Welcome to Force Free Dale Dog Training! We are happy to have you!

Below, you'll find our current group class offerings. Please also visit our private Facebook group, FFD Training & Nosework Club, for free monthly training prompts, visibility into upcoming nosework events in Michigan, updates on our group programming, training videos & a fun, friendly, and inclusive virtual environment!

NOSEWORK: Drop-In Sniffy (Primary Searchers) - these classes are geared toward teams that are new to nosework and have NOT been exposed to competition target odors (birch, anise, clove oil). These sessions will focus on skill-building through searching for food (primary reinforcement).

These classes will help prepare dogs to participate in FFD's Intro to Odor 5-week class (dogs without competition goals can stay in primary indefinitely, or can move into Intro to Odor class).

Cost: $20/session

*These are booked as drop-in style/standalone classes.

NOSEWORK: Intro to Odor (5 WEEK CLASS) - this class is geared toward teams that are interested in introducing their dogs to competition target odors (birch, anise, clove oil).

Dog/handler teams need to have attended a minimum of 3 Primary Searchers Drop-In sessions AND be able to commit to the full 5 week class.

This class will help prepare dogs to participate in Odor Dog Outing Drop-In sessions.

Cost: $150/5-week class

*Starter odor kit is included in registration. We'll bring your kit on the first day of class.

We also recommend Stacy's Kit from K9NWSource.com.

NOSEWORK: Drop-In Sniffy (Odor Outings) - these classes are geared toward teams that are confidently searching for competition target odors (birch, anise, clove oil), whether alone or paired with primary reinforcement. These sessions will focus on skill-building in a variety of novel locations.

Please email training@forcefreedale.com or ask in our Facebook group (linked at the top of this page) if you're questioning whether Odor Outings will be a fit for your dog's current skill level.

Cost: $25/session

*These are booked as drop-in style/standalone classes.

Locations- specific details will be shared with attendees via email:

Saturday, 3/15: Kulick Center, Ferndale

Sunday, 3/23: Belle Isle, Detroit

Friday, 3/28: Martin Road Park, Ferndale

Sunday, 4/6: Sportsman's Warehouse, Troy

Saturday, 4/12: Clawson Park, Clawson

Friday, 4/18: Home Depot, Madison Heights

Saturday, 5/3: Halmich Park, Warren

Saturday, 5/10: Troy Aquatic Center, Troy

Friday, 5/16: Kulick Center, Ferndale

Sunday, 6/1: TBD

Saturday 6/7: TBD


PUPPY DROP-IN: - this training option gives puppy guardians the flexibility of a drop-in style class, while also providing a solid foundation and a variety of useful skills to implement into daily life!

Slider School is for puppies 6 months and under and puppies brand new to training.

Junior Cheeseburger Club is for puppies 6 months and older or who already have basic training.

Puppies should be current on vaccines as classes will meet in dog-friendly locations.

Cost: $25/session

*These are booked as drop-in style/standalone classes.

Instructors for all FFD nosework classes:

Tori Parrelly, CBCC-KA, FDM

Rebekah Seitz, ANWI

Instructors for all FFD puppy classes:

Rachel Burger, CBCC-KA

Megan Synk, CBCC-KA, FDM

Tori Parrelly, CBCC-KA, FDM


Questions?

Send an email to training@forcefreedale.com!

    • Drop-In Sniffy (Primary Searchers)

      1 hour 30 minutes @ $20.00

    • Drop-In Sniffy (Odor Outings)

      1 hour 30 minutes @ $25.00

    • Slider School Puppy Drop-In

      1 hour @ $25.00

      Slider School is FFD Dog Training’s drop-in style puppy (6 months and under) class, taught by trainer, Rachel Burger! These classes are booked as standalone classes and do not require guardians to enroll in multiple weeks up front. Th ...

    • Intro to Odor (5 Week Class) May 2025

      7 hours 30 minutes @ $150.00

      This class will be focused on transitioning dogs from searching for Primary (food), to searching for competition target odor (birch, anise, and clove essential oils). Dog/handler teams need to have attended a minimum of 3 primary drop-i ...

    • Junior Cheeseburger Club Puppy Drop-In

      1 hour @ $25.00

      Junior Cheeseburger Club is FFD Dog Training’s drop-in style puppy class, taught by trainer, Rachel Burger! puppies 6 months- 1.5 years old. These classes are booked as standalone classes and do not require guardians to enroll in mul ...

    • Let's Get Ready to Trial! - Webinar

      2 hours @ $15.00