Selected Resources for Nose and Scent Work
This is not an exhaustive list. There are many fine suppliers and vendors that are not listed. This is a sampling of the resources I have experience with and have found useful.
Videos
The Parker Videos – How One Dog Got Started in K9 Nose Work: Available at www.dogwise.com and other retailers
Books
- Fred Helfers; Nose Work Handler: Foundation to Finesse; Dogwise Publishing; October 1, 2017; 144 pages
- William Syrotuck; Scent and the Scenting Dog; Barkleigh Productions (reprint edition – January 1, 2000); 112 pages
- Todd Osterkamp; Detector Dogs and Scent Movement: How Weather, Terrain, and Vegetation Influence Search Strategies; CRC Press; April 17, 2020, 234 pages
Supplies
- All Good Dogs; http://allgooddogs.biz/
- K9 NW Source; https://k9nwsource.com/
- Paws 4 Fun; http://www.paws4fun.net/
- The K9 Nose; https://www.thek9nose.com/
- Bare Bones Nosework Supplies; https://www.etsy.com/shop/NoseworkSupplies
Websites (primarily focused on NACSW and NACSW compatible websites):
- National Association of Canine Scent Work (NACSW) – Trial Division; Find Odor Recognition Tests (ORTs), Trials, Trial Results, Join NACSW, NACSW merchandise; https://www.nacsw.net/
- K9 Nose Work – Education Division of the National Association of Scent Work – find webinars, NACSW-Certified Instructors, Workshops – www.K9NoseWork.com
- Dogs of Course for webinars and virtual camps (and live events in non-pandemic times); https://dogsofcourse.com/
- Joyride K9 – online classes for Nose Work; https://joyridek9.education/
- Scent Work University for online classes; https://www.scentworku.com/
Facebook Groups:
- National Association of Canine Scent Work
- K9 Nose Work
- Colorado Nose and Scent Work – Events and classes in Colorado and nearby states
Competition Venues (US):
- National Association of Canine Nose Work (NACSW)
- United State Canine Scent Sports (USCSS)
- American Kennel Club (AKC)
- United Kennel Club (UKC)
- CWAGS
- Canine Scent Sports – part of Canine Performance Events
- K9 ABC Games
Leashes:
- Palomine lines – Biothane lines and ropes; https://www.palominelines.com/
- K9 Tactical Gear – Professional Dog Gear – I’m a particular fan of their leather lines; https://k9tacticalgear.com/collections/leashes
- Pro K9 Supplies – Gripper Leads; https://prok9supplies.com/dog-gripper-leads-for-sale.html
Shading and cooling gear:
- Aluminets, Vent Locks, cooling coats, and more – www.cleanrun.com
- Battery-operated Ryobi fans, batterie, and chargers – Home Depot
- K9 Kool Crate Cover and K9 Kooling Coats – Saratoga Horse Works – www.horseworks.com