What is Performance Scent Dogs?
Performance Scent Dogs is a registry that offers organizations the opportunity to bring an additional form of competition to the scent work community. It’s a super fun way to test your skills in up to five different elements, including:
Buildings
Exteriors
Containers
Distance
Speed
Competitions can include one, any or all of the above elements one one day. Legs are earned for titles in the individual elements, and special awards are also offered.
You’ll find lots of trial videos on the Performance Scent Dogs Facebook page.
Find out more about your eligibility to enter Scent Detective trials and learn more about competitions by downloading the rule book below.
Nifty Things about Performance Scent Dogs
If you’ve competed in other venues you may be surprised by these nifty ideas:
Same day Target Odor Tests; if you don’t pass you can still compete as FEO
If your dog has an NW3 title you can start competing at the Advanced level
Enter one element or multiple elements on the same day
Turn your run into a training run if your dog needs the support
Distance and Speed classes provide new challenges
Score sheets with point deductions listed help you adjust your training plan for improved performance
Getting Started in Performance Scent Dogs
Before you can enter a trial you’ll need to register with Performance Scent Dogs. Ready to get started?
Enter a Performance Scent Dog Trial
See Spot Grin is pleased to be coordinating with Breakaway Action Dogs to host Performance Scent Dog trials at their facility in Frederick, Maryland.