Feature Article: Bozeman Daily Chronicle - K9 Nose Work
K9 Nose Work® might be the greatest game ever and your dog is already the expert!
Inspired by working police and military detection dogs, it's a great sport for people and dogs of all ages and all abilities.
Why try K9 Nose Work®??
- Easy to learn.
- Builds confidence and focus.
- The game can be played anywhere.
- Can reduce environmental sensitivities.
- Provides mental and physical stimulation.
- Creates an awesome bond between you and your dog.
- A great game for shy or reactive dogs. Yes, your reactive dog is welcome!!
Please Note: We welcome ALL students of Nose Work to our classes, regardless of training method and/or background. In turn, we ask that you understand and respect that our classes are taught via K9 Nose Work® methodology. This could include revisiting foundation skills and pairing. We will require a private consultation to ensure new teams, already on odor, are matched to the correct class. We have a proven track record of repairing foundation in dogs from all training backgrounds, many of whom have gone on to compete successfully or simply improved their game all the way around. We look forward to working with you!!
Carolyn is the only Certified Nose Work Instructor (CNWI™) with National Association of Canine Scent Work (NACSW™) in Montana. Through the certification program, Carolyn learned the philosophy, concepts, and training methodology for the activity and sport of K9 Nose Work® as taught by the original Founders of K9 Nose Work® and NACSW™. A strong believer in continuing education, Carolyn regularly attends workshops, conferences all over the country and works privately with senior NACSW faculty to remain current on the exciting and ever-changing world of K9 sport detection. Over the years, she has logged thousands of observation hours through classes, workshops, trials, tests, fun matches, and regular practices.
Carolyn has started Nose Work teams all over the state of Montana and her clients consistently earn titles in various scent sport venues including placements and High in Trial at NACSW™ K9 Nose Work events. Of course, she has plenty of clients that just play the game for fun and regularly attend classes.
In 2018 Carolyn was accepted in to the pilot program for NACSW™ Certifying Official training and completed her training to serve as a Certifying Official for NW1/NW2/L1/L2 trials in 2019. She also worked for the NACSW™ Trial Division as a National Trial Coordinator, assisting trial hosts nationwide, from 2018 through the end of 2021. In 2022 she completed her training to serve as a trial judge.
Either on the road, or at home in Bozeman, Carolyn has been fortunate to have worked privately with extremely talented K9 Nose Work® trainers as well as Professional detection trainers. The following is list of some of the K9 Nose Work® Continuing Education and competitive events she has attended or hosted (this is not inclusive of the extensive online course work Carolyn has completed or her K9NW Continuing Education requirements):
2023
- March 2023 - ORT Certifying Official, Columbus, MT
- March 2023 - Workshop "Success Thru Hide Placement", Columbus, MT
- April 2023 - ORT Certifying Official, Boise, ID
- April 2023 - Competitor, Elite/NW3 Trials, Laramie, WY
- April 2023 - ORT Certifying Official, Helena, MT
2022
- May 2022 - ORT Host, Bozeman, MT
- May 2022 - ORT Competitor, Bozeman, MT
- May 2022 - Competitor, NW1/NW3 Trials, Boulder, MT
- June 2022 - Competitor NW3 Trials, Cornelius, OR
- July 2022 - Competitor - Elite/NW3/L1I/L2I Trials, Craig, CO
- August 2022 - ORT Certifying Official, Helena, MT
- September 2022 - Trial Host Elite/NW3 Trials, Bozeman, MT
- October 2022 - Competitor - NW2 Trial, Helena, MT
- November 2022 - ORT Host, Bozeman, MT
2021
- April 2021 - ORT Certifying Official, Bozeman, MT
- May 2021 - ORT Certifying Official, Great Falls, MT
- July 2021 - Competitor - NW3 Trial, Oakville, WA
- August 2021 - Competitor - NW3 Trial Bellingham, WA
- September 2021 - Competitor - NW3 Trial, Gervais, OR
- October 2021 - Trial Host NW3/NW2, Bozeman, MT
- October 2021 - ORT Certifying Official, Helena, MT
- October 2021 - Trial Host NW3/NW1, Bozeman, MT
- October 2021 - Barbara Schwerdt (NACSW Senior Faculty) Workshop: Elements of Success (Working Spot), Bozeman, MT
2020
- August 2020 - ORT Certifying Official, East Helena, MT
- September 2020 - NW1/NW2 Certifying Official, Helena, MT
- October 2020 - Competitor - NW3 Trial, Peetz, CO
- November 2020 - ORT Certifying Official, Bozeman, MT
2019
- March 2019 - Amy Herot (NACSW Founder) - The Green Dog: Target Odor Acquisition, Development and Maintenance, Olympia, WA
- March 2019 - Amy Herot (NACSW Founder) - Harnessing Your Competitive Edge, Olympia, WA
- March 2019 - Amy Herot (NACSW Founder) - Harnessing Your Competitive Edge Coaching Day, Olympia, WA
- August 2019 - Competitor L1C/L1V Trials, Carson WA
- September 2019 - ORT Certifying Official - Bozeman MT
- September 2019 - Competitor NW3 Trial, Cheyenne WY
- November 2019 - Completed training as an NACSW NW1/NW2/L1/L2 EST Certifying Official
2018
- February 2018 - NACSW Certifying Official Training - Pilot Program, Davis, CA
- March 2018 - NACSW National Trial Coordinator
- April 2018 - Competitor NW3 Trial, Creswell OR
- May 2018 - ORT Host, Bozeman MT
- June 2018 - Trial Host NW1/NW3, Bozeman MT
- June 2018 - Competitor NW3 Trial, Reno NV
- June 2018 - Competitor NW3 Trial, Bellingham WA
- July 2018 - NACSW Odor Recognition Test Certifying Official & Judge
- August 2018 - Competitor NW3 Trial, Maple Falls WA
- September 2018 - Vicky Lovejoy (CNWI) Private Training Sessions Day
- September 2018 - Trial Host Elite/Elite, Bozeman MT
- October 2018 - K9 Nose Work Camp, Granby CO
2017
- January 2017- Received Official Certification as NACSW Certified Nose Work Instructor (CNWI)
- January 2017 - California Narcotics Canine Association Conference, San Diego CA
- May 2017 - Competitor NW1 Trial, Cascade CO
- May 2017 - Trial Host NW3/NW2, Bozeman MT
- June 2017 - Competitor NW2/NW1 Trials, Bandon, OR
- July 2017 - Fred Helfers (CNWI/Master Trainer - Detection Dogs) Olfaction & Odors Seminar, Castlegar British Columbia
- July 2017 - Fred Helfers (CNWI/Master Trainer - Detection Dogs) From Foundation to Finesse (Two Working Teams), Castlegar British Columbia
- August 2017 - Competitor NW1 Trial, Camano Island WA
- August 2017 - ORT Host, Bozeman MT
- August 2017 - Fred Helfers (CNWI/Master Trainer - Detection Dogs) Olfaction & Odors Seminar, Bozeman MT
- September 2017 - Ron Gaunt (NACSW Founder) Hide Placement & Communication at Source (Two Working Teams), Bozeman MT
- September 2017 - Competitor NW3 Trial, Carson WA
2016
- June 2016 - NACSW Certified Nose Work Instructor Training, Pasadena CA
- September 2016 - Jill Marie O'Brien (NACSW Founder) - Intro to K9 Nose Work (Audit), Nelson British Columbia
- September 2016 - Jill Marie O'Brien (NACSW Founder) - K9 Nose Work Skill Building (Working Team), Nelson British Columbia
- October 2016 - ORT Host, Bozeman MT
- October 2016 - Kimberly Buchanan (NACSW Senior Faculty) NW2+ Competition Strategies, Bozeman MT
- October 2016 - Kimberly Buchanan (NACSW Senior Faculty) NW2+ Coaching Seminar (Two Working Teams), Bozeman MT
- December 2016 - NACSW Certified Nose Work Instructor Training, Pasadena CA
2015
- May 2015 - Participant ORT, Two Dogs, Salt Lake City, UT
- September 2015 - ORT Host, Bozeman MT
- September 2015 - Wendy Krehbiel (CNWI) - ORT to NW1 Workshop (Audit), Bozeman MT
- September 2015 - Wendy Krehbiel (CNWI) - NW2+ Workshop (Working Team), Bozeman MT
- December 2015 - Trial Host NW3/NW1, Billings MT
Carolyn is committed to K9 Nose Work, whether teams are involved in competition or simply playing for fun. She hosts multiple private events every year giving dog owners across the state the opportunity to simply play with their dogs. Stay tuned for more exciting things to come!