Super Sniffers Nosework

09/09/2024

With Canadian Detection Sport Association – I just got recognised as one of their top fans! 🎉

07/09/2024

Reminder: CDSA Trial, DS1 & DS2 being held in Coombs on October 13th opens for registration tomorrow (September 8th) at 7pm. Reminder you have 48 hours to register and participants are chosen by lottery.
Links to the registration forms below:
DS1: https://forms.gle/TAfSNF5Mcp7SVPq27
DS2: https://forms.gle/pVUS5R5SanvysAB88

16/07/2024

Great day at our Super Sniffers Sniff n Go. Here’s a couple of photos of the search area.

We were at the Coombs Fair Grounds doing K9 ABC style searches with our students.

This style has the teams find a container, interior, exterior and vehicle (anything with wheels) in a certain amount of time. I always tell anyone who listens to, this is my favourite way to play the game. Hoping to be able to bring this way of trialling to the Island someday.

Lots of wonderful searches and lots of learning happened. What more could we ask for. ❤️

07/05/2024

Thank you to the Valley Visitor Centre and the Comox Valley Regional District for being open and giving us the opportunity to trial in such a fabulous setting.

A Special thank you to our sponsors for this weekend's Canadian Detection Sport Association trial in Courtenay...
Bosley's by Pet Valu Courtenay for your lovely Judge's Choice gift baskets.
Royal Canin and Pederson for the amazing Raffle prizes (pictures are with models as the winners had already left for the day). We raised $300 for Operation Freedom Paws Canada.

Our Raffle prizes went to:
Chair and small gift basket - Alex
Backpack full of goodies - Marianne
Gift basket - Maureen

Ladies I will bring your prizes to class.

07/05/2024

Congratulations to all the teams who came out and played this weekend at Super Sniffers' Canadian Detection Sport Association trial. We had 28 DS1 teams, and 15 DS2 teams participating for titles. Below are the results and pictures of the search areas. Thank you to Allison Maxwell and Karen Bereti for being our SO's for the event and Lisa Affi, Cliff Powell and Allison Maxwell for judging the teams.

31/03/2024

Reminder that Super Sniffers CDSA DS1 and DS2 on May 5th opens on Monday, April 1st at 4pm.
I can finally announce that we will be at the Comox Valley Visitor Centre for the trial. We are very excited to bring to you this new space for people to search.

Register for DS1 HERE https://forms.gle/9cECbZaW6tyw8Xbw7

Register for DS2 HERE https://forms.gle/DFSBQtCpSnEZMzi77

13/03/2024

Premium for Super Sniffers May 5th CDSA Trial. Please note that there currently is no location listed as we are finalizing an amazing location for the trial, but do not want to post until all i's are dotted and t's crossed. Another location is an option if this one is not longer available to us.

14/02/2024

A great resource for teams new to trialling.

What is normal trial etiquette?

When we talk about trial etiquette at CDSA we are describing the way you conduct yourself around other participants and volunteers in the parking lot, dog potty and staging areas. Detection Sport is one of the few sports that has a distance rule between dogs so that even reactive dogs can participate. We want everyone attending to feel as comfortable as possible. There are a few things to be aware of in the areas in and around the trial:

1. Your dog should only be out of the car to potty or get ready right before their run. If they are done with their search they should return to the vehicle.
2. Dogs should be secured in the vehicle and they should not be hanging out or loose, and able to jump out at any point.
3. Do not get your dog out too early for your run. We do appreciate prompt teams in the staging areas, BUT we do not want a large group of dogs waiting for their turn outside of the vehicles; this can be agitating for other dogs that are up next.
4. Assume ALL dogs need space, and provide it. 15 feet is the MINIMUM rule with CDSA; however, when available, you should give much more so all dogs and humans can be as comfortable as possible.
5. Do not discuss the locations of hides with others until the entire day is done. You do not want anyone overhearing you and ruining their day. This includes being careful talking about old trial details.
6. Warm-up boxes are for the next teams ready to stage or in the staging area. Until you are very close to your turn, you should let others have access to these boxes that are up next.
7. Always be kind and courteous to your volunteers. Trials can run because of them!

Are we missing anything? Let us know below in the comments of something you would consider good ‘trial etiquette.’

12/02/2024

Super Sniffers is excited to hold the first DS2 on Vancouver Island.

Save the date! Vancouver Island’s first CDSA DS2 Trial! DS1 & DS2 May 5th, 2024 in Courtenay BC hosted by Super Sniffers. Mark it on your calendars to not miss out on the fun! Premium TBA 📸:

29/01/2024

We are excited to unveil our new logo!!
Thank you Martina for such an amazing logo!

04/01/2024

Super Sniffers Nosework has a couple of spots still available in our Intro to Nosework. Classes are Mondays, January 15 - February 26, 11-12:30pm at the Sea Side Veterinary clinic Annex (Errington).
If you are interested or know someone who us looking to start please email me (Linsay) at [email protected]