NACSW is the only official sanctioning and organizing body for the sport of K9 Nose Work.
Title Parameters: NW2
NW2
Each title is based on a perfect score of 100 points and no more than 3 faults.The maximum time for each element, as determined by the specific competition, must not be exceeded.Times for each NW2 element generally do not exceed 5 minutes.
NW2(Nose Work 2)Requires one qualifying trial of 100 points score with no more than 3 faults.All hides must be located.
NW2 Requirements & Parameters:
Proficient in two odors: (Birch, Anise); must have ORT on file with NACSW™. Only odors #1, Birch, and #2, Anise, will be included for this title.
Number of hides will be stated on all elements.There will be one or two hides in each search area.Birch, anise or both may be used in each element.Combo odor or multiple odors (combo) may be used.
Elements specifications:
Container Search:
Always on leash
At least one distractor* (i.e. food, toys).Distractors will be within the containers used for the container search.
Container search will contain odor #2, Anise, but may also contain odor #1, Birch.
Containers may be boxes, luggage, or containers set in any pattern.Any combination of boxes, luggage and containers may be used.
Please see “Trial Elements” in the trial rule book for more detail on container search areas
Interior Building Search:
May be on or off leash as designated by the certifying official
Two search areas: each search area may contain odor #1 (birch) and/or odor #2 (anise) or a combination odor of anise/birch.
Please see “Trial Elements” in the trial rule book for more detail on interior search areas
No blank areas. (Areas without odor that must be searched and deemed clear.)
Exterior Area Search: (on leash; may be off leash option but only if area is secure)
Please see “Trial Elements” in the trial rule book for more detail on exterior search areas
Vehicle Search:
On leash
Up to three vehicles. There may be multiple odors on vehicles.
Please see “Trial Elements” in the trial rule book for more detail on vehicle search areas
Alerts:Handler must call the alert. At the time of the call, the dog must be exhibiting a predefined indication or final response. This response is not measured as an obedience behavior but as intent to communicate a decision has been made on the part of the dog. This indication must be stated on the score sheet before the start of the first element. At this level, it is acceptable to list up to 3 possible behaviors (a chain of behaviors such as nose touch and look at me only counts as one behavior) as long as they are clear, concise and recognizable.
Height & Accessibility of hides: Should be no more than approximately four (4) feet high.The odor will be accessible to the dog, but the source may not be.For example, the hide may be located in a file cabinet drawer.
A note about height:The height parameter is a general guideline provided for training purposes. No trial location will ever be the same.If a kitchen counter were 3 inches taller than the specified guideline, it would still be used for a hide location.