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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K9 Nose Work® Instructor Course

Second Landis Award Scholarship Recipient

We are pleased to announce Debra Roseman as the Second Recipient of the Landis Award Scholarship for the K9 Nose Work® Instructor Course.

“I am sincerely grateful to be selected as the recipient of the Landis Memorial Scholarship,” Debra shared. “This honor motivates me to continue expanding my education in special-needs dogs, and I am deeply thankful for the support as I pursue nose work as a powerful tool to help behaviorally challenged dogs.”

The Landis Award Scholarship was established to honor the legacy of Landis (read more about Landis and Barbara Schwerdt, CNWI)

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

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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

Training Fest Mid-West (Michigan)

TAKING NAMES FOR WAIT LIST: (Email registrations@k9nosework.com) Ready to level up your nose work game? 🐾 Join us for a 2-day K9 Nose Work Training Fest packed with challenging searches, expert coaching, and handler-focused learning! Refine your skills, build confidence, and celebrate the joy of teamwork.

March 28-29, 2026 (Saturday and Sunday)

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Elevated Training. Elevated Thinking.

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

OPENING SOON FOR SIGN UPS - TRAINING FEST-COLORADO

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.

REGISTRATION LINK WILL BE AVAILABLE SOON

MORE DETAILS COMING LATER THIS YEAR!

NACSW® is excited to participate for the first time at the

World Dog Show 2026 in Bologna, Italy!

We’re proud to bring the mission and message of K9 Nose Work® to this global stage.

Visit us at our NACSW K9 Nose Work® booth — Pavilion 29 Mall, Stand B02 — where you’ll have the opportunity to meet the founders and creators of K9 Nose Work® and the sport detection movement.

Whether you’re new to K9 Nose Work® or a long-time enthusiast, we invite you to stop by, connect, and celebrate 20 years of searching fun with us.

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

ATTENTION

NACSW K9 NOSE WORK INSTRUCTORS ***EXCLUSIVE EVENT***

Available to register through your instructor portal

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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If you’d like to find out more about the program, our “K9 Nose Work and the Shelter Dog” presentation by Jill Marie O’Brien is available for purchase.

This talk is designed to share the benefits of implementing a K9 Nose Work® program in the shelter environment, rescue group or for special needs dogs. Click on the link below for more information.

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