NACSW is the only official sanctioning and organizing body for the sport of K9 Nose Work.
K9 Nose Work Practice Match-December 7, 2008
Desiree Snelleman & "STINGER" 1st Place Overall
This trial was a preliminary trial and practice match for the first NACSW trial on January 25, 2009. The practice match included the same elements required for the NW1 title level. The match was held at a warehouse & office building in Torrance, CA.
LOCATION:
NMT Warehouse
Torrance, CA 90503
DATE: December 7, 2008
TIME: 1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
JUDGES: Cindy Beck and Dirk Weddle
ELEMENTS OF THE INDIVIDUAL COMPETITION
(100 point maximum score)
BOX DRILL:(15 Points)[2-minute maximum search time]
EXTERIOR AREA SEARCH:(30 Points)[4-minute maximum search time]
INTERIOR BUILDING SEARCH: (35 Points)[4-minute maximum search time]
VEHICLE SEARCH: (20 Points)[3-minute maximum search time]
Dogs in this match were searching for the target odor of BIRCH OIL.Scented Q-tips were hidden in search areas not visible to the handlers. In the time limit given, handlers needed to cover the search areas with their dogs and identify where their dogs indicated the source of odor.
The top placements in this competition were awarded based on accuracy first, and then the shortest total time for each find.
The following ribbons were awarded.
INDIVIDUAL AWARDS:
1st Place Overall: Desiree Snelleman & "STINGER"
2nd Place Overall: Jack Eyler & "GIGOLO"
3rd Place Overall: Barbara Schwerdt & "LANDIS"
Top Box Drill: Desiree Snelleman & "STINGER"
Top Interior Building Search: Michael Rapp & "MAGGIE"Desiree Snelleman & "STINGER"
Top Exterior Area Search: Desiree Snelleman & "STINGER"
Top Vehicle Search: Desiree Snelleman & "STINGER"
TEAM AWARDS:
1st Place Team: Team #7 • Lezle Stein and "JESSE" • Jack Eyler and "GIGOLO" • Suzanne Birdsall and "CHI"
2nd Place Team: Team #1 • Penny Scott-Fox and "TURNER" • Kim Buchanan and "EMMY" • Christy Enderson and "MERLIN"
3rd Place Team: Team #8 • Colleen Sparks and "CARLEE" • Jeannie Brousseau and "DUKE" • Ramona Audette and "ANTON"
4th Place Team: Team #6 • Julie Howarth and "MOLLY" • Barbara Schwerdt and "LANDIS" • Jason Hayes and "CASEY"
The first Harry Award and Certificate, presented by Penny Scott-Fox, was given to K9, "MURIEL" and her handler Jeff McMahon.
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Harry Award
MURIEL & Handler, Jeff McMahon
THE FIRST HARRY AWARD WINNER
The Harry Award is dedicated in loving memory and honor of a noble dog, Harry the Beauceron and is awarded to the most outstanding rescue dog that demonstrates extraordinary ability and spirit in nose work. The winner is selected from the three, top-scoring rescue dogs along with input from the judges. In tribute to Harry, the judges look for unique talent and ability in the dog and a strong handler/K9 relationship demonstrated throughout the competition. The award is presented by Penny Scott-Fox who was Harry's owner and handler. Our congratulations to MURIEL and her dedicated handler, Jeff McMahon.
See Muriel in action below...
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A very special thanks to our trial photographers, Nicolette Aubourg and Scott Peterson.
