Nose Work 101

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Julie Morton

Julie is a self-described nosework and dog training nerd. She began nosework instruction in 2018 and began working as an AKC Scent Work Judge in 2022. Julie’s love of nosework began while working with her reactive Australian Cattle Dog mix, Eleanor Frisbee. Julie and Ellie began their nosework competition career in 2016 and competed until Ellie’s retirement in early 2024. Together they... Read more
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Julie Prigmore

Julie Prigmore teaches Nose Work classes at What a Great Dog!  She has enjoyed all forms of dog sports for over 37 years, competing and titling in conformation, obedience, agility, fast cat competitions and coursing. She has also achieved certifications in working aptitude, CGC, and Nose Work. Julie has handled and finished multiple champions, Doberman Pinschers, Alaskan Malamutes and Tibetan... Read more
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Ellen Heavner

Ellen is Director of the nosework program at WAGD, and joined the team in 2020. She teaches at all levels of nosework/scentwork. She designed the curricula used by the other nosework instructors at WAGD. She has been teaching scent work for the last 12 years, competes in many venues, and is a judge for many scent work organizations, including: AKC,... Read more
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Victoria Johnson

Victoria is a Senior Trainer at What a Great Dog, teaching a variety of classes including all Manners class levels, Puppy Preschools, Trick Dog, Nosework, and Canine Good Citizen.  She also helps dogs and their owners, in private one-on-one lessons, work through behavior struggles and gain new skills.  She taught previously taught Barn Hunt and has a deep understanding of that sport. Her passion for dog training lies in... Read more
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Devin Turk

Devin has been involved in dog sports since 2008 and began specializing in nosework in 2017 alongside his Great Dane, Gemma. What started as a partnership in scent detection developed into an accomplished journey that has helped establish new milestones for Great Danes in competitive nosework. Together, Devin and Gemma made breed history, with Gemma becoming the first Great Dane... Read more
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Mickey Schufman

Mickey has been involved with dogs for over 40 years and has competed in conformation, obedience, rally and agility. She started an in-home training business (Four Paws Training School) in 2002 and worked with owners using reward based training. Some of the trainers who have influenced her most are: Susan Garrett, Bob Bailey, Pat Miller, Kathy Sdao, Jean Donaldson, and... Read more