Upcoming K9 Nose Work® Events
April 2020 Odor Recognition Tests
NACSW NW2, NW1 Trials
March 28 and 29, 2020
Jefferson, Maryland
Entries Open: Random Draw period is Tuesday Jan 21, 2020 12 noon Eastern Time through Thursday Jan 23, 2020 12 noon Eastern Time.
Trial entry will close at the end of the draw if the trial and wait list are deemed full. If the trial and wait list are not full, the trial will remain open for entries until they are deemed full or on the closing date which is 12 noon ET on March 10, 2020. NW1- 45 entries, NW2- 38 entries.
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NACSW Odor Recognition Tests
Odors: Birch, Anise, Clove
April 19, 2020
Oriole Dog Training Club
9 Azar Court
Halethorpe, MD 21227
Entries open March 9 and closes April 8 or when entries reach 100. The registration/entry form is the last page of the premium.
Future K9 Nose Work Events
March 28-29, 2020: Nose Work Trial
April 19: Odor Recognition Test
October 30-31: Nose Work Trial
Previous K9 Nose Work Events
NW3 Sun awardees: On Sunday, the ODTC NW3 trial had the most NW3 titles , 15 in all, ever in the history of NACSW… lots of happy people at a beautiful venue, we had to take a picture. The photo includes all of the awardees, the CO Jean Richardson, Asst CO Rosana Dropkin and Judges Walt Feno and Michele Goodman.
Raimi Quiton and Renly at the April ODTC Nosework Trial in Stevensville, MD. Renly earned his NW1 title with a “Pronounced” designation, which is given to denote excellent teamwork, and placed 3rd overall. Renly also earned a very special honor, the “Harry award”, which is given to “the most outstanding rescue dog that demonstrates extraordinary ability and spirit in nose work at the NW1 level,” according to the National Association for Canine Scent Work. They also took 2nd place in Container Searches.
Colin owned by Donna Sapp alerting on an exterior hide that was well over his head, good job Colin! and congrats on your 2nd NW3
Thaler owned and handled by Member Linda Grskovich identifying luggage with hidden source. “Mom, the odor is coming out the seams”
Maddie owned and loved by Michele Long searching exteriors with CO Rosana Dropkin looking on.. love Maddie’s “Mom, I found it! It is right here look.. what a girl!”
NW1 awardees: Saturday was the first time that Rosana Dropkin was a Certifying Official. This is a picture of all her very happy NW1 titlers… many Oriole faces there.
Don Grskovich and his Doberman, Broker achieve their NW3 Elite title in Charlottesville VA with Judge Tony Gravly in the background evaluating the team. Broker is the first Doberman in NACSW to obtain the distinction of a NW3 Elite title.
Member Debbie Knowles and her dog Patty as they search an exterior element during their successful attempt for a NW1. Patty, we are so glad Mom let you come and play.
Member Betty Gardener handling her dog Rascal as they search a car at the NW1 trial during the ODTC Nose Work trial in Stevensville, MD. Nice leashing handling there, Betty.
Renly owned by Raimi Quinton showing what it means to “touch the source” in NW1.. nice exterior search.
Thaler owned and handled by Member Linda Grskovich showing the fairest of the NW3 exterior.. some hides are low for large dogs too.
Member Connie Lewis’ dog Rose searching car as she earns her NW1 title at the Oriole Nose Work trial.
Snap owned by Member Connie Lewis as he searches vehicles during his NW3 titling event in Stevensville, MD. So, Snap, we guess he odor was traveling under the car?
Crash owned by member Hazel Troendle as he inspects the luggage during the container element for his successful achievement of his NW3 title.
Club member Betty Gardner and Smooth Fox Terrier Caijan perform Exterior and Vehicle Searches at a K9 Nose Work Trial held in the fall of 2014.
Betty Gardner and Smooth Fox Terrier Caijan narrowing in on the target odor during an exterior search at the Canine Copilots K9 Nose Work trial held in June at the Roland Park Country School. Photo credit to Canine Copilots LLC Photography (http://caninecopilots.smugmug.com/).
Betty Gardner and Smooth Fox Terrier Caijan perform an exterior search at the Canine Copilots K9 Nose Work trial held in June at the Roland Park Country School. Photo credit to Canine Copilots LLC Photography (http://caninecopilots.smugmug.com/).
Smooth Fox Terrier Caijan signals a find to handler Betty Garner during an exterior search at the Canine Copilots K9 Nose Work trial held in June at the Roland Park Country School. Photo credit to Canine Copilots LLC Photography (http://caninecopilots.smugmug.com/).
Smooth Fox Terrier Caijan and Betty Gardner begin a vehicle search at the Canine Copilots K9 Nose Work trial held in June at the Roland Park Country School. Photo credit to Canine Copilots LLC Photography (http://caninecopilots.smugmug.com/).
Betty Gardner and Smooth Fox Terrier Caijan perform a vehicle search at the Canine Copilots K9 Nose Work trial held in June at the Roland Park Country School. Photo credit to Canine Copilots LLC Photography (http://caninecopilots.smugmug.com/).
Smooth Fox Terrier Caijan signals a find to handler Betty Gardner during a vehicle search at the Canine Copilots K9 Nose Work trial held in June at the Roland Park Country School. Photo credit to Canine Copilots LLC Photography (http://caninecopilots.smugmug.com/).
Betty Gardner and Smooth Fox Terrier Caijan perform a vehicle search at the Canine Copilots K9 Nose Work trial held in June at the Roland Park Country School. Photo credit to Canine Copilots LLC Photography (http://caninecopilots.smugmug.com/).
