About Nose 2 Tail Dog Training

Nosework and training in Brainerd

Nose 2 Tail Dog Training is a Brainerd training business owned by Brenda Ittner, serving Brainerd, Baxter, Pillager, Nisswa, Pequot Lakes and nearby communities in central Minnesota. It is best known for K9 Nose Work, offered as private and group lessons, with programs meant to guide dogs from puppyhood to confident adulthood. Training uses positive reinforcement and reward.

The trainer

Brenda has competed in agility, rally, obedience, nosework, shed hunting and hunt tests, first with her Labrador Jake and now with her Golden Retrievers Kaeli and Brianna, who have earned High in Trial and first place awards, AKC Scent Work Detective titles and NACSW Elite Champion titles. She is a Certified Nose Work Instructor (CNWI) through NACSW, an AKC Scent Work Judge, and an AKC Evaluator for S.T.A.R. Puppy, Canine Good Citizen, Advanced and Urban CGC, Virtual Home Manners and trick titles. She volunteers with her certified therapy dog, Brianna.

Classes and private lessons

Group classes run 6 weeks and help dogs get comfortable around other dogs while owners learn from other teams. Private lessons suit owners with unusual schedules and sensitive dogs, since no other dogs are present.

What to ask

Ask about the current class schedule and pricing.