K9 Nose Work
Odor Recognition Test (ORT)
Saturday March 31, 2012

(REGISTRATION FULL)

WHAT IS AN ORT? K9 Nose work Trial entries through the National Association of Canine Scent Work (NACSW) require that handler/dog teams must have passed the appropriate Odor Recognition Test (ORT) in advance of the trial. The purpose of the ORT is to verify that the dogs know the target odor (scent) used in competition. You can find more information about the ORT at the National Association of Canine Scent Work www.nacsw.net.

REQUIREMENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN AN ORT: All ORT handlers must be current NACSW members and have a NACSW Score Book for their dog. Membership and dog registration must be completed at least 6 weeks prior to the ORT to ensure that the scorebook will be received in time for the event. Please register with NACSW at www.nacsw.net.

NACSW ORT Certifying Official: Ivy Underdahl
NACSW ORT Judge: Diane Baley

NUMBER OF DOGS PER HANDLER: A participant may evaluate up to two dogs on each scent.

PAYMENT INFORMATION: $20 (total) per dog for each odor tested. Please pay online when you register.

APPROXIMATE TIMES:  BIRCH: 12:00 – 1:30 PM
                                        ANISE: 2:00 – 3:00 PM    
                                       CLOVE: 3:30 – 4:30 PM

NOTE: PLEASE plan to be here promptly at the beginning of the ORT you are signed up for. We will have one Judge’s briefing at the beginning of each separate (birch, anise, clove) ORT. We are not supplying a pre-assigned running order. You can leave when your dog(s) has completed his/her ORT. If you are running two dogs, keep in mind that all dogs and handlers will run one dog, then any handlers with a second dog will run at the end.

LOCATION: GENTLE TOUCH PET TRAINING, 1886 Deer Canyon Road, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(Click HERE for map and directions)

REGISTRATION: The ORT is full.

WHAT TO BRING: Please bring dog crates/pens and any other comfort requirements (bedding, water bowls, etc.) so that your dog can be comfortable. The fields and the parking area do not have a lot of shade so plan to bring shade and/or crate fans for your dog(s). You may want your favorite seminar chair instead of our plastic ones for waiting outdoors. Weather here is variable as it could be cool or warm. Watch the weather report and dress in layers.

DOG POLICIES: Clean up after your dog is expected. Please manage your dog carefully while waiting. Because dogs will work one at a time a “dog reactive” dog can attend, but will need to be carefully managed during the event.

LODGING AND AIRPORT INFORMATION:

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