In a K9 Nose Work competition,
dogs search interior and exterior spaces as well as containers and vehicles, for hidden cotton swabs that have the scent of birch, anise, and / or clove essential oil on them.
Not exact matches
Dog & handler teams learn how to perform basic container &
interior searches.
If you are interested in pursuing K9 Nose Work ® as a sport, then regular attendance of classes taught by a qualified instructor will help to ensure that you and your
dog have the necessary training to be competition ready, this includes exposure to the four elements of a K9 Nose Work ® trial:
interior, Exterior, Container and Vehicle
searches.
K9 Nose Work introduces
dogs to four different
search elements: container,
interior, exterior, and vehicles.
The sport of K9 Nose Work provides a venue for
dogs & handlers to test their scent detection skills in real - world settings with blind (location unknown to the handler) hides set in timed
searches representing each of the four elements of competition: container,
interior, exterior, and vehicle.
For most
interior searches your
dog must be able to enter the room with a volunteer opening / closing the door for you.
The intermediate level will also help
dog & handler teams develop the skills required to successfully
search areas with more difficult hide placements and with focus on the four elements of competition: container
searches,
interior, exterior, and vehicle
searches.