National Association of Canine Scent Work (NACSW)

NACSW is the only official sanctioning and organizing body for the sport of K9 Nose Work.

Target Odors

The Nose Work target odors are made using cotton swabs scented with natural essential oils. The three target odors are Birch, Anise and Clove.

The target scents are introduced in the following order:

1.) Birch (we use "Sweet Birch" aka Betula Lenta)
2.) Anise (we use "Aniseseed" aka Pimpinella anisum variety, NOT Star Anise,Illicium verum)
3.) Clove (we use "Clove Bud" aka Eugenia Caryophylatta or Syzgium Aromaticum)

NACSW approved Nose Work kits, Oils and recipes now available. Please visit:

www.allgooddogs.biz/nosework_products.html

Below are links to some of the brands we have found available for students wanting to order their own supply:

BIRCH: (aka "Sweet Birch" or Betula Lenta)

Wyndmere (Available at Whole Foods)

http://www.wyndmerenaturals.com/

IN BULK:

New Directions Aromatics

http://www.newdirectionsaromatics.com/

New Directions Aromatics

http://www.newdirectionsaromatics.com/

IN BULK:

New Directions Aromatics

 http://www.newdirectionsaromatics.com/

Essential7

http://www.essential7.com/

Pure Essential Inc.

http://www.pureessentialoils.com/index.php

Aroma Therapy Outlet

http://www.aromatherapyoutlet.com/

ANISE: (aka "Aniseseed" or Pimpinella Anisum)

BE SURE TO CHECK THE BOTANICAL VARIETY:

DO NOT USE STAR ANISE - Look for Pimpinella Anisum

Nature's Alchemy

http://www.naturesalchemy.com/Natalch.cfm

Auracacia (Available at Whole Foods)

http://www.auracacia.com/dspCatTxt.php?ct=anpceoeo&i=p&br=Aura%20Cacia

IN BULK:

Pure Essential Inc.

http://www.pureessentialoils.com/index.php

Aroma Therapy Outlet

http://www.aromatherapyoutlet.com/

New Directions Aromatics 

http://www.newdirectionsaromatics.com/

CLOVE: (aka "Clove Bud" or Syzgium Aromaticum or Eugenia Caryophylatta)

Nature's Alchemy

http://www.naturesalchemy.com/Natalch.cfm

Auracacia (Available at Whole Foods)

http://www.auracacia.com/dspCatTxt.php?ct=anpceoeo&i=p&br=Aura%20Cacia

IN BULK:

Pure Essential Inc.

http://www.pureessentialoils.com/index.php

Aroma Therapy Outlet

http://www.aromatherapyoutlet.com/

New Directions Aromatics

http://www.newdirectionsaromatics.com/

Essential7

http://www.essential7.com/

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