Advancing

K9 Nose Work® &

Scent Detection Sport Training—

One Dog, One Team, Worldwide Since 2006

Become a K9 Nose Work® Instructor—the premier program for K9 Nose Work instructor development worldwide.

New course starting February 2026 - REGISTRATION OPEN

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Elevated Training. Elevated Thinking.

World-class K9 Nose Work® instruction set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Rocky Mountains.

NOW OPEN FOR SIGN-UPS

Elevate your nose work training—not just feet above sea level, but through truly elevated skill development. Experience the best of all worlds: breathtaking scenery, thoughtfully designed search locations, and the Rocky Mountains as your inspiring backdrop.

Join the founders of K9 Nose Work®, Amy Herot and Jill Marie O'Brien, along with two original Founding Instructors and current Senior Faculty members—Barbara Schwerdt, CNWI and Kimberly Buchanan, CNWI—for an exceptional training experience that blends expert instruction, purposeful searches, and an unforgettable mountain setting.

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Webinar

Nose Work for the Worried Dog: Using the Nose to Build Confidence and Calm with Nancy Reyes, CNWI

Friday, February 20, 2026 / 12:30-2:00pm Pacific Time

About Nancy

Info & Registration

Webinar: Reinforcement Strategies with

Craig Schultz

March 19, 2026

6:00 PM PT

golden color pure breed vizsla dog holding a wooden gavel in mouth isolated on white background

Webinar:

Expert Witness Work: A Guide for Dog Trainers

with Jill Kessler Miller: Expert Court Witness

April 13, 2026

11:00AM PT

Senior Black Labrador Smiling with Grass Background

Webinar: Every Dog Can Search-

Senior Dogs and Dogs with Disabilities in

K9 Nose Work®

with Roberta Scarbeck, DVM, CNWI

May 14, 2026

4:00PM PT

MORE DETAILS COMING LATER THIS YEAR!

K9 Nose Work® (a division of NACSW™) has instructors worldwide: to find an instructor use the button below.

CLICK HERE TO FIND AN INSTRUCTOR

✨ NACSW® is heading to World Dog Show 2026 in Bologna, Italy—for the first time ever!

Visit the NACSW K9 Nose Work® booth

📍 Pavilion 29 • Mall • Stand B02

Meet the founders, learn about K9 Nose Work®, and celebrate with us on the global stage.

20 Years of K9 Nose Work® — 2006–2026

Celebrating 20 years of searching fun.

👉 Learn more about the 2026 World Dog Show

In-Person Attendance Registration link:

Support NACSW by signing up with our very unique CANIS Conference Link.

In Person Attendance Link

Virtual Attendance Registration

All the fun of being there, but you can stay in your pjs.

Virtual Registration Link

If you’re interested in starting K9 Nose Work® (scent work training) with your dog, visit K9NoseWork.com. The site’s Instructor Search feature will help you find qualified NACSW™ Certified Nose Work Instructors (CNWIs) in your region.

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