scent tracking: November 2009 Archives

I have to apologize for not getting this posted sooner. It came to us late last week and I failed to post it before the event, a special trial that was held on Sunday at Rolling Hills Prep School in San Pedro.

BUT ... I figure the organization will have other trials and some of you might be interested in pursuing the activity with your dog. Looks like there are regular classes in Long Beach.

The classes and trial competitions are sponsored by K9 Nose Work as a way to develop and hone your dog's natural scent tracking abilities. It's practical but is also a fun activity you can do with your dog if agility or herding or other things aren't your style. I'm guessing the hound breeds like Rocket would especially excell at this.

 From the press release:

"Have you ever wondered how good your dog's nose really is? Are you amazed when your dog can locate an item that has been missing for years? Awed by the fact that some dogs can detect cancer? This might be an acitivity for you and your four-legged companion.

"K9 Nose Work is the specific sport created and sanctioned by the National Association of Canine Scent Work (NACSW). This sport was inspired by the training methodology of detection K9s and borrows elements of that training for recreation. The terms nose work, fun nose work, scent work, search work are all commonly used references to describe any activity where the dog is using its nose to locate a target scent or odor. ... Trials may be held for the purpose of competition, titling, or both."

Again, my apologies for not getting this posted in a more timely fashion. My bad.

You can call the organization at 323-656-1200, Ext. 3.