Dog Sport Classes

Group classes start and end on a specific date and are limited to 5 dogs per class (3 for Control Unleashed). Drop In classes allow you the flexibility to pick and choose when you come to class. Pre-registration for all classes is required. You may register, cancel or reschedule drop in classes up to 48 hours prior to the start time. Classes must be paid for at the time of registration.

If paying by Bark Bucks or if you have a class package on file, please text us at 775-298-1552 and we’ll register you.

Weekend Workshops

Our weekend workshops offer focused training opportunities on select weekends, covering a variety of skills and activities to help you and your dog grow together. These special sessions provide in-depth instruction in a small group setting, allowing for personalized coaching and hands-on practice. Spaces are limited, and pre-registration is required, so be sure to sign up early to secure your spot. Whether you’re looking to fine-tune existing skills or try something new, our weekend workshops are a great way to elevate your training!

Workshop :: $150

Mental Management Workshop

June 1, 2025 – 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

📍 Revolution Dog Sports
🎤 Presented by Liz Carter

Ready to take your competition game to the next level—mentally and emotionally?

Join us for an in-depth, in-person Mental Management Course designed specifically for dog sport teams who want to improve focus, confidence, and connection in the ring. Whether you’re new to trialing or chasing championship goals, this workshop will help you develop practical tools to:

✅ Combat nerves—both yours and your dog’s
✅ Build mental resilience under pressure
✅ Set and actually achieve meaningful goals
✅ Show up as the confident, supportive partner your dog deserves

Led by experienced competitor and coach Liz Carter, this course combines mindset strategies, interactive exercises, and group discussion in a supportive, dog-sport focused environment.

You train the physical skills—now train your mind to match. Spots are limited!

📌 Reserve your place today and bring your best self to the ring.

1 Hour Class :: $40

Beginning Barn Hunt

06/28, 07/19, 08/02 at 10 AM and 11:30 AM

Our Beginning Barn Hunt workshop is ideal for teams new to the sport or those already competing in Novice and Open. This class focuses on helping handlers understand the rules, develop effective handling strategies, and build their dog’s scenting confidence in a fun and supportive environment.

1 Hour Class :: $40

Advanced Barn Hunt

May 31 at 11:30 AM

Our Advanced Barn Hunt class is designed for experienced teams looking to refine their skills. This class focuses on improving distance handling, tackling challenging scent puzzles, and enhancing teamwork for higher-level competition. This session is appropriate for teams competing at the Senior / Master level.

90 Min Class :: $40

Earthdog Training

Drop In Classes: 06/16, 06/30

Does your dog go wild for rats? Are they small enough to fit through a 9” x 9” tunnel? Then this workshop is for you!

Join us for a fun and engaging indoor Earthdog workshop designed for any dog who loves the thrill of the hunt—no matter the breed! Whether you’re curious about Earthdog for the first time or want to sharpen your seasoned hunter’s skills, this workshop provides a safe, confidence-building introduction to underground work in an indoor environment.

3 Hour Class :: $40

Canine Pentathlon: Dog Sport Try Its

May 18 at 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM — SOLD OUT!

The Canine Pentathlon is a fast-paced, three-hour workshop where teams get to try five exciting dog sports: Rat Sports (Barn Hunt & Urban Locating), Parkour, Rally Obedience, Agility, and Scent Work plus learn some fun tricks along th way. Designed in a circuit-style format, small groups rotate through each sport, making it a fun, engaging, and supportive experience for all skill levels. Whether you’re exploring new activities or sharpening existing skills, this event is a great way to see what your dog loves! AKC Canine Good Citizen & Trick Dog Testing is available too!

1 Hour Class :: $40

Lost Item Recovery: Skill Building

March 8 at 2:30 PM

This session is designed to strengthen your dog’s odor obedience to the target scent, improve discrimination between target items and distractions, and tackle more challenging hide placements, including elevated and inaccessible hides. Each session includes multiple hide searches to build confidence and reliability.

Prerequisite: Dogs should have a basic understanding of finding handler odor to participate.

1 Hour Class :: $40

Control Unleashed Workshop

March 9 at 10:00 AM

This one-hour workshop introduces Control Unleashed pattern games—proven exercises designed to help dogs build focus, confidence, and emotional regulation. You and your dog will learn simple yet powerful patterns that create structure, reduce anxiety, and improve engagement in any environment. Perfect for dogs who struggle with distractions, excitement, or reactivity, this workshop provides a foundation for success in training and everyday life.

1 Hour Class :: $40

Intro to Parkour

March 9 at 11:30 AM

Discover the exciting world of canine parkour in this engaging introductory class! Perfect for beginners, this class teaches your dog how to safely and confidently navigate everyday obstacles while building strength, balance, and focus. You’ll learn creative ways to enrich your dog’s life through fun activities that strengthen your bond and boost your dog’s confidence. Whether you’re looking for a new way to exercise or simply want to try something new, this class is a great start to your parkour journey!

Rat Sports

Weekly Drop In :: $40

Pre-registration Required

Barn Hunt Classes

Whether your dog recently graduated from our Intro to Rat Sports class or is actively competing, these class will help grow skills and teamwork.

Barn Hunt — Weekly Drop-In Classes
Day	Time	Instructor	Skill Level	Notes
Tuesday	5:30 PM	Andrea	Beginning	Drop-in
Thursday	11:30 AM	Liz	ALL	Drop-in
Thursday	1:00 PM	Liz	Advanced	Drop-in
Thursday	2:30 PM	Liz	ALL	Drop-in
Thursday	6:00 PM	Liz	ALL	Drop-in
Saturday	9:00 AM	Various Instructors	ALL	Drop-in
Saturday	10:30 AM	Various Instructors	ALL	Drop-in

4 Weeks :: $160

Tuesdays at 5:30 PM

Intro to Rat Sports

Instructor: Liz

Fall – 5:30 PM: 09/02, 09/09, 09/16, 09/23

Are you or your dog new to the sport of Barn Hunt, Urban Locating, Trailing & Locating and other rat scenting sports? Go beyond learning the basics in this four week class which introduces dogs to the quarry, develops seeking skills while building confidence and motivation. This class is open to dogs four months old and older. Dogs of all ages, breeds and sizes are welcome.

Weekly Drop In :: $40

Tuesdays at 6:45 PM

Quarry Quest: Multi Sport Class

Instructor: Andrea

This unique class offers flexible, tailored training for you and your dog across multiple scent and quarry sports. For each run, handlers can choose to work in Barn Hunt, Urban Locating, or Earthdog, allowing teams to focus on their goals, try something new, or mix it up week to week. Whether you’re fine-tuning skills, building confidence, or just having fun, this format keeps learning fresh and exciting while giving your dog the variety they crave.

Rally & Obedience

Weekly Drop In :: $40

Wednesdays at 4:30 PM

Beginning Rally Obedience

Instructor: Liz

This course is designed to build better communication, teamwork, and focus between you and your dog through fun, interactive obedience challenges. You’ll learn the foundational skills of rally, including how to navigate signs, perform basic obedience exercises, and handle your dog with confidence on course. Whether you’re brand new to rally or brushing up your basics, this class is a great way to strengthen your partnership and have a blast doing it!

Weekly Drop In :: $40

Tuesdays at 1:00 PM

Competition Rally Obedience

Our Rally Obedience class is designed for teams focusing on AKC Advanced, Excellent, and Master levels, offering in-depth training to refine your skills and master complex courses. With a small class size limited to just four teams, we provide personalized instruction and plenty of practice time to ensure you and your dog can excel. This supportive environment is perfect for improving precision, teamwork, and confidence as you prepare for higher-level competition.

Scent Sports

4 Weeks :: $160

Wednesdays 5:45 PM

Intermediate Scent Work

Instructor: Liz

Next Session: 09/03, 09/10, 09/17, 09/24

This class is designed for dogs and handlers who have mastered the basics and are ready to take their scent detection skills to the next level. We’ll build on your foundation by introducing more challenging searches, varied environments, and advanced handling strategies. You’ll work on refining your dog’s focus, expanding search endurance, and problem-solving when scent puzzles get tricky. Whether your goal is competition or simply enjoying the thrill of the hunt, this class provides personalized coaching in a small group setting limited to four teams—ensuring plenty of individual attention and a supportive, engaging environment for both dog and handler.

4 Weeks :: $160

Wednesdays 5:45 PM

Intro to Scent Work

Instructor: Liz

Next Session: 07/02, 07/09, 07/16, 07/23 5:30 PM

Our Intro to Scent Work class is designed for dogs and handlers new to this exciting and rewarding activity. In this class, you’ll learn the foundations of scent detection, including how to build your dog’s focus, confidence, and drive to search for target odors. Whether you’re exploring scent work for fun or as a stepping stone to competition, this class provides personalized instruction with a small group size limited to four teams, ensuring a supportive environment where both you and your dog can thrive.

Weekly Drop In :: $40

Thursdays 4:15 PM

Competition Scent Work

Instructor: Liz

In addition to sessions at Revolution Dog Sports, this class field trips throughout the Reno / Sparks area.

6 Weeks :: $300

Tuesdays 4:30 PM

Urban League

Next Session: 04/01, 04/08, 04/22, 04/29, 05/06, 05/13

Urban Locating League is like a bowling league—but with your dog! 🐾 Each week, teams tackle exciting NASDA Urban Locating and Urban Challenge Games courses, with the judge presenting new challenges to test your dog’s skills. To help our teams compete, practice and train at their best, the format for each week will be a surprise each week! Compete for weekly prizes, and the top teams will earn Bark Bucks! Arrive by 5:15 for the first round.

📅 Weekly challenges & prizes
🏆 Overall winners earn Bark Bucks
🐶 Dogs must have a NASDA registration number

Join the fun and put your dog’s locating skills to the test!

4 Weeks :: $160

Tuesdays at 3:15 PM

Intro to Lost Item Recovery

Next Session: 04/01, 04/08, 04/22, 04/29

Our Lost Item Recovery Class at Revolution Dog Sports is the perfect introduction for dogs new to the exciting NASDA sport of lost item recovery. This class focuses on teaching foundational search and scenting skills in a fun, supportive environment, helping dogs develop confidence and problem-solving abilities. Whether your dog is a curious beginner or simply enjoys using their nose, this class is a fantastic way to explore their natural talents!

Note: Have a dog already competing in Lost Item Recovery that would benefit from skill building? You are welcome and encouraged to join this class!

Weekly Drop In Classes

Looking for flexible training options? Our weekly drop-in classes are the perfect way to keep building skills without a long-term commitment! These classes are offered on a week-to-week basis, allowing you to reserve a spot as you go based on your schedule and training goals. Pre-registration is required, so be sure to sign up in advance to secure your spot. Whether you’re looking to reinforce skills, work through challenges, or just have fun training with your dog, drop-in classes provide a great opportunity for continued learning!

Weekly Drop In :: $40

Thursdays 1:00 PM

Competition Barn Hunt

Workshop :: $40

December 15 at 11:30 AM