NASDA Workshops
The North American Sport Dog Association (NASDA) was formed in 2016 to give an opportunity to all breeds, ages, and sizes of dogs the chance to experience those scent games previously open to a select few breeds and working dogs. Trials resemble both historic working and competitive field work as closely as possible. Competing teams earn titles and championships which showcase their merits and abilities within hunt and search situations. For more information please visit www.nasda.dog
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The purpose of the Urban Locating class is to simulate the work of both historic and modern urban hunting dogs. The fundamental features of the Urban Locating working tests are to show the dog’s ability to locate a quarry in a decidedly human environment. The term “built environment” should be utilized here, and defined as any surroundings that are human-made, or used for human activity. As such, appropriate environments may include urban parks, a street, a developed garden space, a warehouse, or a working barn as examples.
Do you have a dog that likes to sniff? Do they like "critters"? Looking for a fun, low impact sport for you and your dog to enjoy? This workshop may be just what you and your dog are looking for. Dogs will be searching for a rat hidden in a quarry box in and around built environments (think sheds, garages, gardens, parks, and the list goes on!). See confirmation page for instructions on what you need to bring.
Instructor: Kelsey Hawn
Location: Training Barn
Cost: TBD
Intro to Urban Locating
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The purpose of the Shed Dog class are to simulate this common field work. The fundamental feature of Shed Dog events are to show the ability of all breeds of dogs to locate and retrieve shed deer antlers. Trials mimic as much as possible a natural hunting terrain.
Does your dog like to find things? How about retrieving? Do you like to explore out in natural settings with your dog? Are you looking for a fun, low impact sport for you and your dog to enjoy? This workshop may be just what you and your dog are looking for. Shed Dog is a class where dogs are searching for a freshly shed antler in a natural environment. See confirmation page for instructions on what to bring.
Instructor: Kelsey Hawn
Location: Training Barn
Cost: TBD
Intro to Shed Dog
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The purpose of the Trailing & Locating class is to determine the abilities of all breeds of dogs to track, trail (follow), and locate a quarry above ground. Trials will be held in a natural hunting terrain.
Do you have a dog that likes to sniff? Do they like "critters"? Looking for a fun, low impact sport for you and your dog to enjoy? This workshop may be just what you and your dog are looking for. Dogs get to sniff out a rat hidden in a quarry box out in a field, the woods, and other natural environments.
Instructor: Kelsey Hawn
Location: Training Barn
Cost: TBD
Intro to Trailing & Locating
Cost: $40
Saturday, January 7th
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
The purpose of a Lost Item Recovery Class is to determine the abilities of all breeds of dogs to locate lost items scented with human odor. This form of scent tracking involves identifying an object, having a judge hide it, and having the dog air scent and locate. Whereas tracking dogs may follow a particular scent trail, air-scent dogs pick up a scent and seek out its origin - the highest concentration of odor.
Are you someone who misplaces or loses belongings? Does your dog enjoy sniffing? Are you looking for a fun, low impact sport for you and your dog to enjoy? This workshop may be just what you and your dog are looking for. Lost Item is a class where your dog searching for commonly lost items like keys, cell phone, wallet, articles of clothing and more. See confirmation page for instructions on what to bring.
Instructor: Kelsey Hawn
Location: Training Barn
Intro to Lost Item Recovery