There will be two separate 100 container searches for competition, and two free 25 box search for fun! The competition searches will be divided by experience. Each box in each competition search will be numbered. When your dog alerts on a box, call out the number to the judge. Each search will be 3 minutes. The free 25 box searches will have all odor containers clearly marked.

Challenge A: For dogs at the ORT/NW1/NW2 levels. Passing the ORT is not required, but dogs should be on all 3 odors. There will be NO distractors at this level. Odors will be NACSW strength. You will have 3 minutes to find as many odor boxes as possible. It is not necessary to call finish, but you can save time by doing so.

Challenge B: For dogs at the NW3 level and above. There WILL be distractors in this search. All distractors will be hidden in containers. It is not necessary to call finish, but you can save time by doing so.

Scoring for each challenge:

-Calling each correct box: YAY!

-Calling an incorrect box: Worth one Oops.

-Calling a repeat correct box: Worth ½ Oops. (Judge will tell you that you have found that one).

-Each odor box not called: Worth ½ Oops.

Placing: 1st place through 3rdplace for each challenge will be determined by tallying Oopsies. Ties will be decided on time. Rosettes and prizes will be awarded for placements as well as bragging rights!

Containers will be a mix of boxes not limited to: ORT, toolboxes, shoeboxes, shipping boxes, paint cans, lunch boxes, and anything else we can get our hands on. Be prepared for anything! Event happens rain or shine.

Searches will run concurrently and be judged by a CNWI from Gentle Touch Pet Training.

No refunds for dogs entered in wrong challenge, but you may request to be moved to the correct one. FEO dogs accepted! FEO can be a second dog in the same challenge as the first dog, or an experienced dog running in Challenge A. Waitlist will be started when entry limits are reached. Time slots may be utilized.

$25 per Challenge. Open to all! Come play with us!

Please email nwtrials@gentlepets.com with any questions.

Challenge A:  

1st:  Carol and Scrapple

2nd:  Becky and Piglet

3rd:  Sue and Leo

Challenge B:

1st:  Kerstin and Miko

2nd (tie):  Susan and Ben/Patty and Ginger

3rd (tie):  Diane and Checkers/Carol and Ellie

Outstanding Teamwork Award:  Darcy and Keeper

Well done, everyone!