Upcoming K9 Nose Work® Events

April 14-15 Sanctioned Trial               May 12 Odor Recognition Test

 NACSW Sanctioned Trial
April 14-15, 2018
(one day of Elite, one day of NW1)
Worton, Maryland

Entry acceptance: Feb 13, 2018 12noon PM ET  to Feb 15 , 2018 12noon PM

3/10/2018 Update: Please note that there has been a judge change and an increase in the number of competitors for the elite since this premium was originally posted.

April Trial Premium

To enter, click on the trial type you wish to enter:

Elite Trial          NW1 Trial

To volunteer, click on date you want to help:

Saturday April 14                Sunday April 15  

NACSW Odor Recognition Test
Saturday,  May 12, 2018
Odors: Birch, Anise, Clove
Halethorpe, Maryland

Entries Open: Monday, March 26, 2018
Entries Close: Saturday, May 5, 2018.  Limited to 100 entries.

Please note: The entry form is the last page of the premium.  Please send entry fees to  the Test Secretary’s address. Those sent to the test facility may not be considered.

May ORT Premium

Future  K9 Nose Work Events
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April 14-15, 2018: NACSW Sanctioned Trial (levels are NW1 and Elite) in Worton, Maryland.

Previous K9 Nose Work Events

Pictures from the April 8-9, 2017 trial

See Linda Grskovich’s wrap-up of the April 2016 event including links to the trial results.

See Linda Grskovich’s wrap-up of the December 2015 event including links to the trial results.

Complete Trial Results are also available for the April 10-12, 2015 trials as well as a nice write-up of the event written by Linda Grskovich with photos donated by Cindy Knowlton of See Spot Grin Photography.

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/).

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