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AKC Scent Work Trial Entry Methods Survey

As I read the Facebook posts of folks from around the country, I’m always surprised at how different experiences can be depending on where you are trialing. I’ve never used anything but regular mail to enter a Scent Work trial, and I think I may been waitlisted or told the trial was already full 3 …

AKC Scent Work: My wishlist

               We love nosework. It is our dog sport. We are grateful to have the AKC version. But there are things about AKC Scent Work that could be improved. Not all of those are under the control of the American Kennel Club, but some of them are. The AKC …

Scent Work Suppliers

People often say “where should I get my supplies?” And then there’s a flurry of responses, not always with links, and, somehow, folks still end up ordering from Amazon and often get something they can’t (or shouldn’t) use. So, in no particular order, here are all the suppliers I know of with websites (you’re on …

AKC Scent Work Regulations

Obviously, the best way to understand AKC Scent Work Regulations is to consult the published regulations. However, at this point in time, there are rules that have not been added to the official Rulebook and I wanted a spot to link everything that I *know* the AKC has given us in the way of guidance. …