Cornell Cooperative Extension

Broome County
Our visiting instructors for the day-- from the SusqueNango Kennel Club-- J​oelle and her Labrador Retriever, Jimmi, are ​an active competitive team in AKC Scent Work. They have progressed from the Novice level all the way to the Detective class in just a few short years. Together, they have earned titles across every level of the sport, with the exception of Detective—where Jimmi is currently working toward completion, already holding 3 out of the required 10 legs. Beyond competition, Joelle is passionate about teaching and growing the sport. With a background in behavior and learning, she focuses on building strong foundations, clear communication, and confidence in both dogs and handlers. Her approach emphasizes that scent work is for every dog—regardless of age, breed, or experience. Their presentation will introduce the fundamentals of nose work, including: What scent work is and how it taps into a dog’s natural instincts. How to get started in a way that builds motivation and clarity. An overview of the four main elements: Containers, Interiors, Exteriors, and Buried. A live demonstration showcasing how dogs problem-solve and communicate odor. Joelle and Jimmi aim to make the sport approachable, engaging, and inspiring—helping others discover the joy of watching their dogs do what they were born to do. ​ ​Please leave your dogs at home! This program is a demonstration, not a training session. Who: All Broome County 4-H Members Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2026 Time: 5:30 pm Where: CCE Auditorium, 840 Upper Front Street, Binghamton, NY 13905

This program will introduce the fundamentals of nose work, including live demonstrations.

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4-H Dog Program: Intro to Scent Work

  • Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Our visiting instructors for the day-- from the SusqueNango Kennel Club-- Joelle and her Labrador Retriever, Jimmi, are an active competitive team in AKC Scent Work. They have progressed from the Novice level all the way to the Detective class in just a few short years. Together, they have earned titles across every level of the sport, with the exception of Detective—where Jimmi is currently working toward completion, already holding 3 out of the required 10 legs.

Beyond competition, Joelle is passionate about teaching and growing the sport. With a background in behavior and learning, she focuses on building strong foundations, clear communication, and confidence in both dogs and handlers. Her approach emphasizes that scent work is for every dog—regardless of age, breed, or experience.

Their presentation will introduce the fundamentals of nose work, including:

  • What scent work is and how it taps into a dog’s natural instincts.
  • How to get started in a way that builds motivation and clarity.
  • An overview of the four main elements: Containers, Interiors, Exteriors, and Buried.
  • A live demonstration showcasing how dogs problem-solve and communicate odor.

Joelle and Jimmi aim to make the sport approachable, engaging, and inspiring—helping others discover the joy of watching their dogs do what they were born to do.

Please leave your dogs at home! This program is a demonstration, not a training session. 

Who: All Broome County 4-H Members

Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Time: 5:30 pm

Where: CCE Auditorium,

840 Upper Front Street, Binghamton, NY 13905

Fee

Free to Broome County 4-H Members

Register

https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/DogScentwork_203

Contact

Sara Bergfjord
4-H Program Educator
spb237@cornell.edu

Location

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County
840 Upper Front St
Binghamton, NY 13905

Last updated April 27, 2026