Private Detection Dog Training & Odor Imprinting

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Sigma K9 offers private, one-on-one detection foundation training and odor imprinting for owners who want real performance, not casual scent games. Training is conducted in real-world environments to build reliable search behavior from day one.

• Parks and open areas
• Vehicles
• Public environments (exterior retail / hardware store environments)

Anise • Birch • Clove
Optional 4th target odor available after the foundation is established.

$225 (60 minutes)

Includes:
• Single odor introduction (anise, birch, or clove)
• Proper imprint pairing and marker timing
• Handler mechanics and at-home drills
• Designed as an introduction to structured odor work

4-session package: $1,200
6-session package: $1,800

Includes:
• Clean odor association and active searching behavior
• Hide introduction and alert shaping
• Early proofing in real-world environments
• Handler timing, leash mechanics, and search patterns

$4,800 (8 private sessions total)

Includes:
• Imprinting on all three core odors
• Progressive hides in vehicles, open areas, and public environments
• Environmental generalization and distraction proofing
• Blind searches and handler conditioning
• End-of-program performance evaluation

$1,200 ( 3 private sessions)

Includes:
• Adds a 4th target odor after the core foundation is complete
• Mixed-odor scenarios and advanced proofing
• Handler blind handling and reliability work

Certification Evaluation: $250 per attempt
Annual Re-certification: $150 

Includes:
• Blind hides
• Real-world environment search
• Vehicle and area search (as applicable)
• Handler mechanics assessment
• Written scorecard and remediation plan if needed

$475 – $650 per month (weekly private sessions)

Includes:
• Mixed-odor hides and ongoing proofing
• New environments and distraction work
• Blind searches and skill sharpening
• Maintenance to preserve reliability over time