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Nosework, also known as scent work or scent detection, is a dog sport created to emulate tasks performed by professional detection dog. In the sport, one dog and one handler form a team where the dog must find a hidden target odor , often ignoring distractions such as food or toys, and alert the handler once the target odor is found.
The American Kennel Club (AKC) calls these three classes, Novice, Open (intermediate), and Utility (advanced). The AKC then further divides these classes into "A" and "B" classes: i.e. Novice "A" or Open "B". The Novice "A" class is reserved for handlers who have never before shown a dog and earned a title in obedience.
There are five levels in AKC Rally: Novice, the beginner's class. The dog is on leash and there are 10 to 15 stations. The title is RN. Intermediate, an optional title for dogs who have completed their novice title but have not yet completed their advanced title. The dog is on leash and there are 12 to 17 stations of signs from the Novice and ...
Male Weimeraner following a scent trail in the snow. Tracking refers to a dog's ability to detect, recognize and follow a specific scent.Possessing heightened olfactory abilities, dogs, especially scent hounds, are able to detect, track and locate the source of certain odours. [1]
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Dreanda Cordero reentered the job market this year after a five-year break to raise three children, landing a data entry position she was not thrilled about that required on ...
The father of late pro golfer Grayson Murray is opening up about a conversation he had with his son shortly before his tragic death. In a new interview with Golf Digest, Murray’s family shared ...
President-elect Donald Trump boasted during the campaign he would need about 15 minutes to get a deal done between the PGA Tour and the Saudi investors of LIV Golf. The Washington Post reported ...
According to the AKC General Regulations for Earthdog Tests, the noncompetitive program begins with a basic introduction to den work and quarry, progressing through gradual steps to the point where the dog can demonstrate that it is willing to perform the required tasks, including seeking its quarry and working it underground.