Nose Work & Scent Work
A little guidance.
A good place to start.
Find the rules, choose useful equipment, plan a trial, or take your next step in training. Pick the guide you need.
New to the sport?
Start hereStart with a few essentials and a dog who enjoys the hunt.
01 / Start here
New to Nose Work?
What to bring, what to focus on, and where to begin.
Explore this guide →02 / Rules & organizationsFind your rulebook
Official resources for NACSW, AKC, CPE, ASCA, and UKC.
Explore this guide →03 / Equipment & suppliersBuild a useful kit
Odor supplies, leashes, harnesses, cameras, and timing devices.
Explore this guide →04 / Target odor & preparationUnderstand your odor kit
Choose the right materials and follow your venue’s preparation guidance.
Explore this guide →05 / Trials & recordsPlan your next trial
Event calendars, entry tools, results, and title tracking.
Explore this guide →06 / Vehicle comfort & cratingMake downtime comfortable
Crates, shade, airflow, bedding, and supplies for rest between searches.
Explore this guide →07 / Community & learningKeep learning together
Pacific Northwest connections and thoughtful training reading.
Explore this guide →Official rules live with each organization. Use their latest guidance and your event premium when preparing to compete.
