National Association of Canine Scent Work

National Association of Canine Scent Work

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This page is for those interested in the sport activity and/or competition of K9 Nose Work®.

The National Association of Canine Scent Work® (NACSW™) sets the standards governing the sport of K9 Nose Work. NACSW is the only official sanctioning and organizing body for K9 Nose Work titles and competition. The art and practice of K9 Nose Work has now reached dogs of all shapes and sizes and has made basic search dog skills available to companion dogs, creating a new urban sport arena for dog enthusiasts.

06/01/2026

Results have been posted for the Spencer, MA, Eden Prairie, MN, Amherst, NY, Grand Junction, CO, and Concord, CA trials.

Sniffing out the fun for Summer... 05/29/2026

Check out the jam packed summer ahead...
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Sniffing out the fun for Summer... Email from NACSW-K9 Nose Work 20 years of K9 Nose Work     WEBINARS QUICK LINK For individual webinar information - see below.   Instructor Certification Program ***Registration now open*** LAST SCHED

05/18/2026

Did you know what determines the cost of trial entry fees?

The NACSW provides the rules and oversight for events hosted across the country, but it is the individual trial hosts that determine the actual cost of the trial entry fees.

The fee is set to cover the costs incurred by the host including things like:
- Facility rental fees
- Fees and travel costs for the Certifying Official, Judges and Score Room Lead
- Insurance
- Equipment & Supplies
- Volunteer Support (food, equipment, etc.)
- Administrative overhead like website, managing entries and payments, pre-trial preparation, printing score cards and run orders
- Ribbons & NACSW fees

These costs can vary across the country and from one event to another. The trial premium is the best place to look to know the cost of the entry fee for the trial level you are entering.

05/16/2026

URGENT!!!!! UPDATED INFORMATION CHANGE OF LOCATION FOR SATURDAY!!!
Training Fest Southwest participants: Please check your email. Location update for Saturday. It is now the same as the Sunday location.
We will see you all there.

05/11/2026

Results have been posted for the Egg Harbor, NJ, Charlton, MA, Brighton, MI, Poland, ME, Union Grove, WI, Malvern, IA, Livingston, MT, Jarrettsville, MD, Warwick, NY, Wrightwood, CA, Grand Island, NY, and Lancaster, PA trials.

05/05/2026

Results have been posted for the Vancouver, WA, Alexis, IL, Santa Paula, CA, Sedona, AZ, Hillsdale, NY, Ashby, MA, Nyack, NY, Faribault, MN, and Turlock, CA trials.

Spring has sprung...time for more K9 Nose Work® Fun 05/02/2026

Corrected Newsletter: Email link

Spring has sprung...time for more K9 Nose Work® Fun Email from NACSW-K9 Nose Work You don't want to miss what ahead.       (CORRECTED) Webinar: Training and Playing Nose Work with Physically and Emotionally Challenged Dogs With Roberta Scarbeck, DVM,

05/01/2026

As of May 1, 2026, membership is open for renewal for the 2026-2027 Membership year. Renewal is $20.00 if done on or before October 31, 2026. Please remember that this is the Membership for the handler. Dog registrations are good for the lifetime of the dog and do not need to be renewed.

Please log into your existing account to renew your membership. Please do not create a new account. If you have forgotten your password, you can select the "Request new password" option and enter your account email and an email will be sent to you with a one-time link that you can click on to access your account. You will be taken to the page where you can create a new password and save your changes.

You will receive a new membership card via email. Please allow 10-15 business days to receive your card. This card is not currently required to enter trials or ORTs, but nice to have to help you remember your membership number. You can also obtain your membership number by logging into your membership account.

You do not need to renew your membership until you submit an entry for an event that takes place on or after August 1, 2026.

If you have any questions or any problems accessing your account, please email [email protected] and we will be happy to assist you.

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