NACSW ORT
in Virginia May 24, 2025
Your Dog Knows is hosting an ORT at the East Rivanna Volunteer Fire Company in Keswick, VA on Saturday, May 24, 2025. Information and the entry form can be found in the premium at the bottom of this page.
There is space in all 3 Odor Recognition Tests so it is not too late to enter!
NACSW NW1/L1I
in Virginia June 7, 2025
Your Dog Knows is hosting NW1/L1I Trials at Lake Christian Church in Palmyra, VA on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Information can be found in the premium at the bottom of this page.
Those who made the random draw have been notified. The waitlists are posted at the bottom of this page.
Links to enter via the NACSW website are also at the bottom of this page.
You can still enter and will go on the waitlist for the NW1.
There are still spaces in the afternoon L1I - there is currently no waitlist.
"Thresholds, Corners, & Tight Spaces - Oh My! - Saturday
The search environment often creates conditions that leave handlers wondering how they missed a hide. These hides are usually found at or near the threshold, lurking in a corner, or in areas their dog finds unpleasant to investigate. This workshop will discuss why managing thresholds and corners is sometimes necessary and discuss techniques handers can use to get their dog comfortable investigating tight areas. Dog teams will practice strategies to ensure adequate coverage of thresholds and corners and work search problems to expose the dog to tight spaces to improve confidence
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"Distractions, Distractions & More Distractions!" - Sunday
The search environment contains distractions, whether intentionally placed or they naturally exist. How your dog experiences distractions in training is very mportant and often determines how the dog and handler will react or adapt to similar distractions in the future. This workshop will discuss various methodologies of introducting distractions and helpful tips to condition the dog to focus on productive searh activity. Managing environmental disruptors during a search will also be addressed. The workshop provides flexibility in adapting to the level of the dog and their response to the environment.
There is room for auditors on Sunday if anyone is interested!
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Your Dog Knows has been approved to host an NW1 in Cape Coral, FL on Saturday Dec 6, 2025.
Check back here for more info on planned trials in VA that are being submitted for approval!
Please read the requirements in the premium below and use the form at the end to enter.
There are alternate electronic options for payment and you can print and complete the entry form and mail it if you prefer to pay by check, or scan it and email to the Trial Secretary if you prefer. Entries will only be considered complete once check or electronic payment has been received.
Premium and waitlists are below.
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