July 20, 2024
The activity and sport of K9 Nose Work is designed to let dogs engage their natural scenting abilities in a fun and rewarding search endeavor, inclusive to the highly motivated working dog, as well as the beloved family pet. K9 Nose Work can be done anywhere you can go with your dog. With the right foundation and continued training, any dog can do K9 Nose Work!
Before you can compete in an NACSW Trial, you will need to take an Odor Recognition Test (ORT). To enter an ORT you must be a member of the NACSW, and your dog must be registered with the NACSW. At an ORT, you and your dog will have to search 12 identical boxes with one of the boxes containing odor (birch, anise, and clove). The search will be “blind,” meaning you will not know which box contains the odor, and you must be able to correctly identify when you think your dog has found the odor box.
After passing all 3 odors at ORT’s, you and your dog are eligible to compete at an NACSW Trial at the Nose Work 1 (NW1) level.
Click below for Premium and Entry Form:
ORT Premium & Entry
Questions? Email ORT@4PawsDogWorks.com
