A look at 2024 and the Sport so far by the numbers
I hope to occasionally post some useful “overall” data. This is a start, looking at things from 2017-2024. Largest Classes (All Years) Gosh, how about the West Coast, eh? Largest Trial By Year
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 (updated April 2026 upon publication of the 2025 Rulebook update)
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. …
Why does this website exist?
When Ziva joined our family in 2013, I was fortunate enough to live in Eastern Iowa, one of the nation’s “sweet spots” for dog training and competition opportunities. In 2011, Nancy Reyes had given a presentation to our training club in which she mentioned nosework, and friends immediately became involved with the sport. The club …