K9 Nose Work©

Inspired by working detection dogs, K9NW was created to enrich dog’s lives and provide companion and performance sport dogs an outlet for their innate hunting and scenting abilities.

Inspired by working detection dogs, K9NW was developed in 2006 by Ron Gaunt,Amy Herot and Jill Marie O’Brien to bring the concept of detection-dog style training to dog lovers and thier companion dogs.

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CANINE SCENT WORK ®

Nose Work is a journey into a dog’s world, which enhances our understanding of our canine companions and strengthens the bond between dog and partner.

It builds confidence, motivation, and problem-solving skills. Enriching dog’s lives providing companion and performance sport dogs an outlet for their innate hunting and scenting abilities.

K9 Nose Work can be played anywhere, as an activity leaving them happy and tired.

As a sport for the competition dog, it offers a safe stimulating atmosphere free of the physical demands of other sports. Through training we nurture their desire to search independently for a specific odor and communicate the source to their handler. Come see the world through your dog’s eyes, his incredible NOSE!

Is Nose Work right for my dog?

From miniatures to mastiffs, performance sport dogs to shy and sensitive companion dogs, couch potatoes, senior dogs, and reactive dogs that are not comfortable around other dogs, Nose Work has something to offer.