Odor Recognition Test Premium

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Jen Huot 

K9 Nose Work® Academy

National Association of Canine Scent Work, LLC®

ODOR RECOGNITION TESTS

Odors: Birch, Anise, Clove

April 11th, 2020

Hessel Community Guild

5400 Blank Road Sebastopol CA. 95472

Certifying Officials: 

CO: Betsy Ramsey, CNWI 

Judge: Debbie Stoner CNWI

The parking lot is gravel, grass and dirt and the pathway to and from the parking lot to the test area may require you to navigate uneven terrain, including gravel, dirt and asphalt walkways. The flooring in the test area is a linoleum floor. Shaded parking is limited so please plan accordantly to keep you and your dog comfortable. If you are testing more than one odor, please remember to bring your own water and snacks. Due to unforeseen conditions, such as weather or change in availability of areas at the location, the expected test area, parking, and/or pathways may be modified at the last minute.

Entry method – Check or money order by USPS Mail.

Overnight deliveries must have the signature waived box checked.

Entries close when entry limits have been met. 

Entries are LIMITED to 100 tests.

Test Site Hours: 8:00am-3:00pm. Exact times will be sent in your confirmation email Details regarding check in time and briefing will be sent approximately 1 week before the ORT.

Odors

Birch, Anise, Clove

Veterinarians

VCA Animal care center

6470 Redwood Drive

Rohnert Park CA. 94928

Test Site Information

All dogs must be on a 6’ leash at all times when not being tested. No flexi-leashes for walking dogs on test site grounds; flexis may be used in the test itself.

Entry Requirements

The handler of the dog must be a current member of the NACSW™. The Dog must be registered with the NACSW™. For information on how to register or become a member go to www.NACSW.net

Trial Eligibility and ORTs

An ORT must be taken and passed at least 14 days before a trial opening date to be eligible for the first draw period.

Entry Fee and Second Dog Policy

Cost: $35/dog/odor/handler

We are unable to accommodate 2nddogs at this location.

Closing Date

April 9th, 2020 at 8pm (Pacific Time) or when entry limits have been met (maximum of 100 runs).

Overnight mail entries must have the signature request waived. 

Refund Policy

For cancellation of entries on or before 5pm pacific time March 28th, 2020– Full refund minus $10 processing fee. Notification of cancellations must be emailed to Jen at k9noseworkacademy@gmail.com. For cancellation of entries after 5 pm March 28th, 2020 – no refunds will be issued. 

ENTRY FEES 

shall not be refunded in the event that a dog is absent, disqualified, or excused by the NACSW™ official or judge.

Video/Photography Policy

ORT participants are allowed to have a friend or family member video/photograph their test. ORT participants are not allowed to video/photograph one another. ORT hosts are not obligated to provide someone to video/photograph.

ADA Requests

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request accommodation(s), please email ADA@nacsw.net. Please include your name, ORT date, ORT host name, and your requested accommodation(s).

Results

During the odor re-sets, the official results sheet will be brought out to the parking area for testers to photo or review. We recommend you verify your results on the official results sheet and let your host or judge know if you have any questions regarding your results. 

Directions

Take the Sebastopol exit off 101 going west and after you go up the hill where the highway has two lanes, just after the two-lane merge get into the left turn lane and turn left onto Blank road. Keep left onto Blank Road (Hessel Road also starts there but, on the right, so turn onto the left most road which will be Blank Road)

Hotel

Best Western

6500 redwood drive

 Rohnert Park CA. 94928

TEST Information - Notice to Exhibitors

THE TEST SITE will be open from 8:00am-3:00pm

CHECK-IN/HANDLER BRIEFING 

Details regarding check in time and briefing will be sent approximately 1 week before the ORT.

An ORT must be taken and passed at least 14 days before a trial opening date to be eligible for the first draw period.

NO SPECTATORS ARE PERMITTED IN THE SEARCH AREA during the ORT except NACSW™ officials, adults accompanying a minor, CNWI-in-training, or immediate family members/friends of the dog/handler team currently being tested.

ENTRIES:

● TELEPHONE, FAX, UNSIGNED ENTRIES, AND ENTRIES RECEIVED WITHOUT FEES cannot be accepted.

● RETURNED CHECKS do not constitute a valid entry fee. Return check fee is $35 and due upon notification.

● ENTRIES MUST BE MADE ON THE ATTACHED ENTRY FORM.

● NO ENTRY SHALL BE MADE AND NO ENTRY SHALL BE ACCEPTED, WHICH SPECIFIES ANY CONDITIONS AS TO ITS ACCEPTANCE. 

● OWNERS are responsible for errors in making out entry forms.

● EXPRESS MAIL entries must include signature permitting them to be left at the secretary’s address without recipient’s signature.

DOGS PRESENT will not be permitted to roam. Exhibitors are responsible for the behavior of their dogs. The owner of each dog is solely responsible for having it ready when it is to be judged. Be prepared to keep your dog in your car when not being tested or on leash at all times. There is no inside crating at this test. 

FEMALES IN SEASON – Contact your test host at least 1 day before the ORT if this becomes a possibility

DOGS PARTICIPATING in ORT must be at least six months of age and must appear to be healthy on trial day and should be current on all vaccinations required by law.

Acknowledgement of entry acceptance/CONFIRMATION will be made when entries are processed for those handlers that provide an email address. If you require a confirmation via USPS, you must provide a self-addressed stamped envelope with your entry.

BASIC DESCRIPTION OF TEST – to successfully pass an ORT a dog must identify the location of the target odor and the handler must correctly call an “alert” within a three-minute time period. The Odor Recognition Test consists of a drill type exercise which requires 12 closed boxes set up in a pattern of one or two rows, spaced a minimum of 48” apart. The ORT is conducted on leash. Complete information can be obtained on the NACSW™ website.

All exhibitors should obtain and review a copy of the NACSW™K9 NOSE WORK® RULE BOOK. You may get it from their website: www.NACSW.net