NNA FOUNDATION TRIAL

Service Description

Important: All dogs must be comfortable resting in your car between searches. You will need to be a member of The National Nosework Association and have an ORT Number. Please join on their website - https://thenationalnoseworkassociation.co.uk/memberships FOUNDATION STAGE Interior search Definition of interior – any area/areas inside where doors can be closed. ❖ 1 hide ❖ 2-minute search time ❖ Odour specific blank/clean shell ❖ Surface hide (within reach of smallest dog) ❖ 1 false call permissible ❖ Dogs may be rewarded in the search area Exterior search Definition of exterior – any outside area/areas/perimeters. ❖ 1 hide ❖ 2-minute search time ❖ Odour specific blank/clean shell ❖ Surface hide (within reach of smallest dog) ❖ 1 false call permissible ❖ Dogs may be rewarded in the search area Selection test Definition of items – tubs/boxes/shoes/plant pots/pipes/scent boxes/a combination of items. ❖ 6 items ❖ 1 hide ❖ 1 minute search time ❖ Dogs to be worked on a line ❖ 1 false call permissible ❖ Dogs may be rewarded in the search area. ❖ Items may be laid out in any pattern provided it is clear to the judge which items have been searched NOTE – The trials official and judge may require handlers to work some or all the searches on line. If an element is deemed on-line then this is compulsory.