The North American Sport Dog Association (NASDA) is an organization that lets dogs be dogs through their nose.
All dogs have excellent sniffing abilities and this sport taps into those abilities by searching for rats, lost items (keys, hats, wallet, etc), and deer antlers. This activity can be great for dogs who have had experience in Barn Hunt, Scent Work, or other sniffy sports. It is also a great entry-level sniffy sport for dogs without prior training or experience.
In this 4-hour workshop, you will learn about each element (“class”), and your dog will get paws-on experience searching for all the things and prepare you for future trials.
Instructor: Paula Nowak, CNWI, FDM, CTDI
Working Teams: $75 limited to 10 teams
Auditors; $40 limited to 10 spots *this registration is to observe without your dog
This workshop will cover:
Trailing & Locating
- Introduce (or reintroduce) pet rats in a quarry box
- Rule overview
- Dogs will have the opportunity to find a hidden quarry box with rats by following a scent trail
Urban Locating
- Rule overview
- Dogs will have the opportunity to find a hidden quarry box in a man-made environment
Shed Dog
- Introduction to the shed and odor
- Rule Overview
- Dogs will have the opportunity to find a shed
Lost Item
- Rule overview
- Dogs will have the opportunity to find handler odor. Please bring 3 items, see the rulebook for approved items.
What will you need to bring?
- A long leash, between 15 – 25 feet works best. (We recommend one made with of biothane as it does not tangle like others).
- Very high-value treats – bite-sized and ready-to-eat and/or a toy your dog enjoys
- A flat collar or harness for your dog
- Water and snacks for you and your dog
- 3 “Lost” items (see rulebook for approved items).
Email info@caninecountryacademy.com with any questions.
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