National Association of Canine Scent Work

06/22/2026

Please note that we have made a few updates to the current container guidelines that are posted on the NACSW website on the Rule Book page:

https://nacsw.net/sites/default/files/2026-06/2026-06-16%20NACSW%20Trial%20Container%20Guidelines%20for%20Members.pdf

We have clarified the approximate distance between the holes in the container lids (shoe boxes, HDX boxes, paint cans, cookie tins):

Holes will typically be in a line, approximately 1"-2" apart, with an allowance of +/- .5". For paint cans and cookie tins, the holes may be in a triangle pattern.

We have also elaborated on the types of distractors that can be used:

Four Distractors will be required in one Container search.
○ One toy distraction of either a tennis ball or a Kong.
● Three Food distractors which will consist of items from at least two of the following categories:
○ Meat/Protein (egg, seafood, chicken or beef, etc - no dog treats)
○ Cheese/Dairy
○ Fruit/Vegetable
○ Carbs (bread, chips, crackers, muffins, etc)
○ Nuts
○ A distractor could contain multiple items (e.g. egg & cheese or a muffin with blueberries)
In the case of a trial day with more than one Container search, these parameters will
be in only one of the NW2 Container searches.

Any questions can be directed to [email protected]

Thank you,

The NACSW Trial Department

06/16/2026

Results have been posted for the Kenosha, WI, Windgap, PA, Palmyra, VA, Linden, MI, Ithaca, NY, East Helena, MT, New Hope, PA, and Gunnison, CO trials.

06/02/2026

UPCOMING "SCREEN TO SEARCH" WEBINAR WITH NATALIE AND MICHAEL McMANUS

LIVE webinar on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 1:00 pm pacific time
The webinar will be recorded and the recording made available to download for all registrants.

For more information and to register: https://k9nosework.com/product/webinar-screen-to-search-area-teaching-nose-work-online/

Here is what they have to say about it:

06/01/2026

Results have been posted for the Spencer, MA, Eden Prairie, MN, Amherst, NY, Grand Junction, CO, and Concord, CA trials.

05/29/2026

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05/18/2026

Did you know what determines the cost of trial entry fees?

The NACSW provides the rules and oversight for events hosted across the country, but it is the individual trial hosts that determine the actual cost of the trial entry fees.

The fee is set to cover the costs incurred by the host including things like:
- Facility rental fees
- Fees and travel costs for the Certifying Official, Judges and Score Room Lead
- Insurance
- Equipment & Supplies
- Volunteer Support (food, equipment, etc.)
- Administrative overhead like website, managing entries and payments, pre-trial preparation, printing score cards and run orders
- Ribbons & NACSW fees

These costs can vary across the country and from one event to another. The trial premium is the best place to look to know the cost of the entry fee for the trial level you are entering.

05/16/2026

URGENT!!!!! UPDATED INFORMATION CHANGE OF LOCATION FOR SATURDAY!!!
Training Fest Southwest participants: Please check your email. Location update for Saturday. It is now the same as the Sunday location.
We will see you all there.

05/11/2026

Results have been posted for the Egg Harbor, NJ, Charlton, MA, Brighton, MI, Poland, ME, Union Grove, WI, Malvern, IA, Livingston, MT, Jarrettsville, MD, Warwick, NY, Wrightwood, CA, Grand Island, NY, and Lancaster, PA trials.

05/05/2026

Results have been posted for the Vancouver, WA, Alexis, IL, Santa Paula, CA, Sedona, AZ, Hillsdale, NY, Ashby, MA, Nyack, NY, Faribault, MN, and Turlock, CA trials.

05/02/2026

Corrected Newsletter: Email link

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