Upcoming events.
NACSW Odor Recognition Test (ORT)
Odor Recognition Test (ORT) - Dog must successfully pass all three odors to be eligible for NW1 and Element Specialty Trials (EST’s).
Certifying Official: Nikki Markle
Judge: Crystal Allen
NACSW NW3 (Pending Approval)
Save the date and join us for South Dakota’s first NW3! Trial location pending approval.
NACSW Element Specialty Trials, Level One (Pending Approval)
Save the date and join us for two element specialty trails! Pending approval of trial site we plan to offer interiors (LV1) and either vehicles or containers (LV1).
NACSW NW1 and NW2
South Dakota’s first NW1 and NW2 events will be held in Rapid City, SD.
Half Day NW1
Half Day NW2
Judges: Holly Bushard and Tiana Ude
CO: Jill Kovacevich, CNWI
Location: Central States Fairgrounds, Rapid City, SD 57701
3/12/25 - NW1 ENTRIES ARE NOW CLOSED. NW2 entries remain open.
Holly Bushard Workshop
Topic: Puzzles That Matter - WORKING SPOTS ARE FULL
Saturday we will explore how setting up searches and exercises can improve your teamwork.
Topics will include:
Maintaining balance during searches
Skills that are needed for success
Strengthening skills you already have
Holly Bushard Workshop
TOPIC: HANDLER EXCELLENCE - WORKING SPOTS ARE FULL
This workshop will explore how we impact and influence our scent work searches!
Topics of discussion will include:
Positive habits for handlers
Leash handling skills
Staging and start lines
Improving your partnership
NACSW ORT
Join us as we bring the National Association of Canine Scent Work (NACSW) to South Dakota!
The first Odor Recognition Test (ORT) in South Dakota will be hosted by Two Paws Up Dog Training! What is an ORT? It is a test that demonstrates the dog’s ability to seek out a novel odor and for the handler to recognize this. The odors in a test are birch, anise, and clove. This is a timed event complete with a judge. The ORT will be held at Happy Tails Dog Training Center in Rapid City.
For more information on becoming an NACSW member click here.
For more information on getting started, including ORT information, click here.
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Responsible Dog Ownership Day
Celebrate the American Kennel Club’s Responsible Dog Ownership Day with the Black Hills Dog Training Club. This public event will feature demonstrations in a variety of dog sports, vendors, “try its” for you and your dog, and more!
Event is free to attend. Well behaved owners and their dogs are welcome!
Location: RyeDoodle Boarding and Training, 4223 Peaceful Pines Road, Rapid City
Want to learn more? Visit the AKC website!
Scent Work Seminar
From Fun to Fabulous - The Amazing Activity of Scent Work
All dogs love to sniff. In fact, they are born with all the tools they need to succeed at this task. This workshop will introduce you and your dog to the world of scent work, from fun things at home to the sport of scent work.
Auditing spots (Humans only, no dog) are still available! Visit Happy Tails Dog Training Center’s Website to enroll.