Upcoming events.
NACSW ELITE Trial
Join us for South Dakota’s first ELITE Trial on Friday April 10, 2026 in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Certifying Official: Jill Kovacevich, CNWI
Judges: Lotten Bishop and Tiana Shuster
NACSW NW3 Trial
Our second NW3 trial will be held on Saturday April 11, 2026 in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Certifying Official: Jill Kovacevich, CNWI
Judges: Lotten Bishop and Tiana Shuster
NACSW NW1 and NW2
Our next NW1 and NW2 events will be held in Rapid City, SD on Sunday April 12, 2026
Half Day NW1 - AM
Half Day NW2 - PM
Certifying Official: Jill Kovacevich, CNWI
Judges: Lotten Bishop and Tiana Shuster
Mental Management for Nose Work Teams - Become the Handler Your Dog Deserves
Two Paws Up Dog Training, LLC is proud to host Silke Wittig, BA, CPDT-KSA, ACDBC, CNWI presenting a seminar on Mental Management for Nose Work Teams. Silke is a Certified Mental Management Coach, Level II, and brings with her amazing insight into how to be your dog’s best partner!
Working Spots (Must attend both Saturday and Sunday workshops) - $400.00 (LIMITED TO 8 TEAMS)
Auditing Spots- $150.00 for both workshops or $100.00 for single day.
CCPDT CEUs pending
CNWI CEUs - 5
Cracking the Code: Container Searches
Two Paws Up Dog Training, LLC is proud to host Silke Wittig, BA, CPDT-KSA, ACDBC, CNWI presenting a seminar on container searches for Nose Work Teams. Silke is a Certified Nose Work Instructor, a Certifying Official for NACSW trials and ORTs as well as an ORT Judge,. Silke is also a Trial Approval Coordinator. and brings with her many years as a nose work competitor, instructor, and amazing insight into how to be your dog’s best partner!
Workshop Description:
Containers are one of the most commonly missed elements in nose work—and often the most misunderstood. This workshop is designed to help teams of all levels sharpen their container search skills with confidence.
Appropriate for dogs already on odor, this workshop focuses on building clear problem-solving for the dog and improving timing, handling, and observation skills for the human. Teams will learn how odor behaves around containers, how to recognize subtle changes in the dog, and when to trust the dog versus when handling may be influencing the search.
Whether you’re new to container searches or looking to clean up missed hides and lingering doubt, this workshop will help you and your dog work containers with more clarity, confidence, and consistency.
Working Spots (Must attend both Saturday and Sunday workshops) - $400.00 (LIMITED TO 8 TEAMS)
Auditing Spots- $150.00 for both workshops or $100.00 for single day.
CCPDT CEUs pending
CNWI - 5
Holly Bushard Workshop - Nose Work Games
Join us for THREE amazing days of incredible nose work games presented by Holly Bushard, AKC & NACSW Judge! Holly’s ability to read dogs and handlers makes attending her workshops a great investment in teamwork! This immersive three-day Nose Work Games workshop is designed to deepen your dog’s love of searching while sharpening both canine and handler skills. Through a variety of engaging, game-based searches, dogs will build drive, confidence, and problem-solving abilities in a fun, low-pressure environment.
Handlers will focus on developing effective leash handling and body positioning, improving observation skills, and learning how to read their dog’s behavior during a search. Special attention is given to understanding when to trust the dog to work independently—and when it’s appropriate for the handler to temporarily step in and guide the search forward.
Perfect for teams looking to strengthen their partnership, refine search strategy, and add creativity and enthusiasm to their nose work training.
Working Spots - $400.00 for all three days or $150.00 for each single day. Working spots are limited to 12 teams. WORKING SPOTS ARE FULL - ACCEPTING WAIT LIST
Auditing Spots - $175.00 for all three days or $65.00 per day.
Registration opens January 16, 2026
CEUS APPROVED FOR CNWI: 5 EACH DAY
CEUS APPROVED FOR CPDT: 21 for three day attendance
NACSW LV1 Container and Interior EST
We are hosting two Element Specialty Trials on one day! Level 1 Containers and Interiors will be offered! Draw opens Tuesday July 29th at 10:00 am MST.
NACSW NW3
Join us at the Custer County Fairgrounds for South Dakota’s first NW3! Draw opens Tuesday July 29th at 10:00 am MST.
Certifying Official: Roberta Scarbeck
Judges: Crystal Arnold and Tiana Ude
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 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.