HD - Scent Detection

09/16/2025

The Cheermeister Award made it's return!

This year it was award to a volunteer, without a dog or any skin in the game. From driving people up and down the hill, to making lunches, to running scoresheets, to timing, to holding dogs, cheering on competitors and to providing smiles, laughs, and conversations all while being happy to do so. My Bro!

He came to my Spring trial to watch and he instantly said he would love to help out at the next one. I'm not sure he knew what he was signing up for 😆. But he came every day, early mornings and was ready to do whatever. All those little background things so that I didn't have to think of them.

He said the addition to the costume he provides is going to be epic, so I guess that means he's coming back 🤷‍♀️🤪

If he made you smile, laugh or noticed him doing something behind the scenes, I'd love to hear them!

Thanks Bro!!!!

09/15/2025

Our trial weekend has come to an end. And what a trial it was! Between a downpour most of the day Saturday to sunny and hot Sunday who knew how to dress or pack for the weekend? I know none of my clothes matched the weather 😂

I want to send a HUGE thank you to all the competitors for entering the trial! For climbing that hill multiple times and doing it with a smile, or maybe it was whincing pain 🤔, and to everyone for cheering on people as they climbed. You were all great at keeping the day running quickly and being where you needed to be a few dogs ahead. We finished both days 30 minutes ahead of schedule!

Next to my army of volunteers. I cannot run these trials without you. To my timers, you are all awesome. It's a lot of focus needed and stagnat standing but also the best place to be to learn! To my gate and parking lot gate stewards - WOW - you guys were running those walkie talkies like had been doing it all your life. Wrangling people is not for the feint of heart and I hope you were hall treated with kindness. To my Score Sheet Runners, a big thank you and a gigantic I'M SORRY for the extra hill climb you had to do. My original intention was to be stationed in the dining all but things changed and I needed to be where Suzy was. You all are troopers for doing double the climbing.

To my family, thank you for wanting to help, for helping and for jumping in both feet, from 1000 feet up, to support me in something I really love doing. I am lucky.

My amazing judges John Mairs and Marina Skoreiko the biggest thank you for coming out, bunking in the cabins, lots of great searches, lots of laughs, lots of good conversations, and for helping with set up and tear down - that was above and beyond. This weekend was hard but you both made it extra great. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

I know some things I can adjust, some things I need to bring (it gets super dark out in the country without city lights 😂) and some tweaks to make but I think overall it was pretty darn great!

***yes I said next year 😬😬😬 ironing out dates right now***

07/28/2025

Ever wondered what Scent Detection is all about? Want to get up close on the action? Then we need you!

We are looking for volunteers for our Sept 12-14 trial out at Lumsden Beach Camp!

Friday Evening
Saturday 8am -5pm
Sunday 8am - 5pm

We need timers (one of the best ways to see what it is all about), Score Sheet Runners (you'll get PLENTY of steps) and Gate Steward (if you like yelling this is the place for you!).

We will feed you, we will make you laugh (maybe even cry), you'll probably get cake, and if you want to stay on site you can do that too (a little getaway)

If this speaks to you and you are free for those days please reach out! Only free for half a day or one day that is also huge help! Please reach out!

We appreciate our volunteers and can't run smooth, successful event without you!

07/16/2025

Entries have rolled in at a total of 37 emails 🤯. We will be bringing in a 2nd Judge!

Confirmations will go out tomorrow.

I will likely be adding a 2nd games trial spread throughout Sat and Sun. Let me know if this is something you want!

If you haven't sent in an entry yet, better get on it! Limited spots are now available.

Send a message to learn more

07/13/2025

🟣🟡 Sponsor Highlight 🟡🟣

Michelle Monique

Michelle is busy crafting up some crocheted items. Bookmarks (to place hold all those rulebooks you read 😉), bracelets or even zipper pulls. The options are endless!

Handmade items are always appreciated, thanks Michelle!

Find these in your competitor swag bags!

07/13/2025

🟣🟡 Sponsor Highlight 🟡🟣

Nose and Hearts Scentwork Supplies

We are a small family owned business making unique nosework vessels, training aids and handmade BioThane® collars & leashes.

Our scentwork training aids range from advanced to beginner and are for dogs trained on target odour.

Originally from Coquitlam, B.C. and moved to Cobble Hill, B.C on Vancouver Island.

Check your competitor swag bag for an amazing addition that is sure to help your nose work training!

07/12/2025

🟣🟡Sponsorship Highlight🟡🟣

🟣🟡Sponsor Highlight🟡🟣

Inukshuk Professional Dog Food

Inukshuk Professional Dog Food is produced in our family-owned facility in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada under the strictest safety and quality assurance guidelines in the industry.

Inukshuk began as a specialized kibble designed to meet the intense nutritional requirements of Canada’s sled dogs. Sled dogs, like those who participate in the Yukon Quest, race through 1,000 miles of rough arctic terrain in temperatures of -58°F (-50°C). These dogs require a tremendous number of calories to stay healthy. Inukshuk Professional Dog Food was invented to keep up with their extreme nutritional demands.

The CoreyTEC™ innovations in pet food allow us to deliver the highest levels of nutrition and energy in the market. Our nutrient-dense formulas mean you feed less than the common brand dog food, stretching each bag further. Inukshuk is ideal for working dogs of any breed, and for kennel owners, breeders, mushers, K9 units, service dogs and any other owners who require top performance level nutrition.

Look for their sponsorship in both your competitor swag bags and NQ prize draws!

07/12/2025

🟣🟡Sponsor Highlight🟡🟣

ABSolute Agility

Focusing on current experience-based agility training for all levels, for both competitive and recreational agility purposes. Ensuring safety in all training exercises and have up-to-date competition-grade equipment. Located 10 minutes outside Regina. Check them out on Facebook if you're interest in starting agility! It is a very welcoming and fun group of people!

You'll find Absolute Agility's sponsorship in your competitor swag bags!

07/12/2025

I'll have a bunch of pre-made crate tags for customization available at the September trial!

Have specific colors you may want? Let me know below!

07/11/2025

🟣🟡Sponsor Highlight🟡🟣

Barbara Ring

Barb always does something for our trials and we appreciate that so much! With her contribution we were able to purchase some pretty amazing Q prizes for you to choose from when you qualify!

Thank you so very much Barb!

07/11/2025

🟣🟡Sponsor Highlight🟡🟣

Wheat Kings Leather

Personalized Adventure tags, for dogs who go on unplanned adventures, and need help to get home, with the important deets (phone number) prominently shown 💛

Find these in your competitor swag bags!

Wheat Kings Leather will also have a ton of biothane collars and leashes available for purchase in the main hall!

07/11/2025

🟣🟡Sponsor Highlight🟡🟣

Cori Hamilton, Canine Masseur Extraordinaire, has a 1 hour, complimentary massage up for grabs!

Cori has magic hands that can put your pup at ease during the massage! Whether it be preventative, therapeutic, or simply to pamper your pup she is the one you want! Her knowledge, skill, and genuine love for her job and the dogs she works on is immeasurable. She has the ability to put you and your dog at ease....yes even those ones with some extra large feelings! Did I mention she comes to your home, on your schedule, which makes things go even smoother? Once you redeem this certificate I can guarantee you will want her to come back!

You'll find this amazing prize on our Super Raffle Table!

Thanks Cori! Monte wishes he could enter the raffle🤣

**cucumbers not included**
**travel outside of Regina will need to be discussed with Cori**