O'Brien Canine

08/24/2026

Crossposting a local So.Cal. Nose Work event.
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MENTAL MANAGEMENT® FOR NOSE WORK taught by Teah Anders, Mental Management Instructor (Level III), CNWI, CO and Silke Wittig, Mental Management Couch (Level III), CPDT-KSA, ACBC, CNWI
THIS IS AN AMAZING DUO OF INSTRUCTORS....
Seminar Overview & Topics: Mental Management® for Nose Work introduces participants to proven Mental Management techniques for developing confidence, improving focus, managing pressure, and performing more consistently in competition.
Imagine looking forward to competition knowing you have the mental tools to perform at your best when it matters. The skills developed through Mental Management® cannot only improve your performance as a Nose Work handler, but also provide valuable tools for managing pressure and performing with greater confidence in other areas of life.

MENTAL MANAGEMENT® FOR NOSE WORK taught by Teah Anders, Mental Management Instructor (Level III), CNWI, CO and Silke Wittig, Mental Management Couch (Level III), CPDT-KSA, ACBC, CNWI Seminar Overview & Topics Mental Management® for Nose Work introduces participants to proven Mental Management tech...

08/24/2026

NACSW K9 Nose Work Training Fest Event - NorthTexas
Calling all scent work enthusiasts! 🐾 Join us in Pottsboro, TX for a weekend of K9 Nose Work® Training Fest — North Texas!
📅 Nov 14 & 15, 2026
Whether you're new to the sport or a seasoned searcher, this is a weekend of training and fun in the Lone Star State. Spots fill fast, so don't wait —we have had a couple spots open up. DO NOT MISS THIS CHANCE.🌵Auditors welcome too!
👉 k9nosework.com/workshops/training-fest-north-texas

NACSW® Education Division K9 Nose Work® Training Fest North Texas 2026 Join the founders of K9 Nose Work, Amy Herot and Jill Marie O'Brien, along with two long-

08/04/2026

Looking forward to cooler climates and really cool dogs. Can't wait to hang out and connect with nose work/scent work enthusiasts in Norway.
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Yoohoooo - 26. og 27. september kommer en av grunnleggerne av NACSW & K9 Nose Work® - Jill Marie O'Brien på besøk til Norge, og vi arrangerer to heldags workshoper med ulike tema for Nosework-ekvipasjene. Plassene har fort blitt fylt opp, så her er det greit å booke tidlig!

🔗 Les mer og bestill plass: https://www.nosesofnorway.no/andre-kurs-og-arrangementer/

Her er det mulig å delta uavhengig av om du er fersk eller på nivå med Elite (i USA), for Jill Marie tilrettelegger utfordringene i forhold til ekvipasjene som deltar. Det vil være begrensede plasser med hund, men også muligheter til å være observatør for å lære av vurderingene og problemløsningene som blir presentert.

Skal du være med begge dagene forsøker vi å tilrettelegge dersom du ønsker å komme med bobil eller campingvogn. Vi har ikke tømming av toalettkassett, gråvann eller septikk, men det finnes bare 1 kilometer fra gården. Vi kan heller ikke tilby strøm, men det er toalett og dusj på hundesenteret 🙂

Vil du vite mer om workshopene, følg denne lenken: https://www.nosesofnorway.no/andre-kurs-og-arrangementer/

08/01/2026

National Association of Canine Scent Work's K9 Nose Work Education Division is pleased to present:
Air vs. Odor Movement: What Every Handler Needs to Know
with Dr. Lindsay Waldrop, Ph.D.
DATE/TIME: Thursday August 20, 2026 / 10:00 am – 11:30 am Pacific Time
Understanding how odor moves is essential for handlers who want to accurately interpret their dog’s behavior during a search. While air movement plays a role, it is not the same as odor movement—and confusing the two can lead to misreads in the field. This webinar breaks down the fundamentals of odor behavior, including plume formation and odor availability, and explores how air movement influences—but does not define—odor movement. Handlers will also learn practical ways to visualize airflow so you can better predict and understand how odor is actually traveling in your search environment.
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07/02/2026

🐾 20 Years of K9 Nose Work® — and the searching continues! 🐾
The NACSW® Education Division just dropped a packed lineup. Don't miss out:
🎓 Instructor Certification Program — Registration is OPEN, but this is the LAST scheduled course of 2026 and only a couple of spots remain. If becoming a CNWI is on your radar, now's the time.
💻 Upcoming Webinars:
7/7 – Confident Communication: Public Speaking Skills for Nose Work Instructors (Heather Sumlin)
8/20 – Air vs. Odor Movement: What Every Handler Needs to Know (Lindsay Waldrop, PhD)
9/12 – Short Sniffs: Quick, Easy Searches for Your Busy Life (Chris Mason, CNWI)
10/28 – Implementing Double Blind Exercises for Your Detection Dog (Fred Helfers, CNWI)
🌟 CANIS Conference 2026 (Oct 7–10) — Catch NACSW co-founders Jill Marie O'Brien & Amy Herot plus a stacked roster of CNWI speakers on the Affiliate Dog Sport Stage.
👉 Full details, webinar registration & instructor info: k9nosework.com

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07/01/2026

Join us for an engaging webinar focused on enhancing public speaking skills specifically for K9 Nose Work instructors or anyone that has to communicate effectively. This session will provide valuable insights on how to communicate with confidence and clarity, fostering stronger connections with your students. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your teaching effectiveness. Register now!
Registration: https://conta.cc/3SY3w21

A message from Heather
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06/20/2026

Sniffing Out the Fun: A K9 Nose Work® Workshop is coming to Santa Barbara!
Join Jill Marie O'Brien — co-founder of NACSW® and co-developer of K9 Nose Work® — for a full day of hands-on learning in the California sun.
Date: Saturday, July 18, 2026

🕰️Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (includes a one-hour lunch break)
🗺️Location: Santa Barbara, CA
Hosted by: Joan Hunter Mayer, The Inquisitive Canine

This workshop is dedicated to developing the nose work team — elevating both dog and handler performance while keeping the game exactly what it should be: fun.
Topics we'll cover:
Search Enthusiasm — building and maintaining your dog's drive, focus, and joy in the work
Strategic Planning — how to approach searches thoughtfully for consistent, successful outcomes
Handling Skills — leash mechanics, body position, and reading your dog in real time
The Independence–Involvement Balance — knowing when to step back and when to step in, and how that relationship evolves over time
Keeping the Game Fun — for the dog, the handler, and the team as a whole
CEUs available: CNWI (9) | CCPDT (7.5 — 3.0 Knowledge + 4.5 Skills)
Auditing spots are open, and we're accepting waitlist sign-ups for working spot. Come join the fun!
Fill out the registration form now: https://forms.gle/Ln9v4SFxaxuWp1GKA

05/29/2026

Check out the jam packed summer ahead...
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Email from NACSW-K9 Nose Work 20 years of K9 Nose Work     WEBINARS QUICK LINK For individual webinar information - see below.   Instructor Certification Program ***Registration now open*** LAST SCHED

05/06/2026

SAVE THE DATE!!!! Registration and details will be available in a few weeks. Spots will be limited (both working and auditing). Santa Barbara, CA can't be beat for it's beauty and activities in addition to a fun day of K9NW training.

04/10/2026

NACSW is excited to be an affiliate of the CANIS CANIS Conference for 2026. You can attend in person or virtually. Please remember to use the NACSW dedicated links to register.
NACSW
In-Person: https://whova.com/portal/registration/pXdzUlO819titrHgU7BP/oqgl4mlj?source=vc7fbxmc
Virtual: https://whova.com/portal/registration/pXdzUlO819titrHgU7BP/r2u9iwp0?source=ewf6az15

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