Agile Paws Dog Sports
National Association of Canine Scent Work, LLC®
ODOR RECOGNITION TESTS
Odors: Birch, Anise, Clove
Saturday, October 19, 2019
Los Amigos Elementary School
8398 9th St.,
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
This ORT test site is at a school. School will be in session for some students during this event. Parking in the lot will be limited and some competitors may need to park on the street. No reactive parking at this event. The parking lot, as well as, the pathways are concrete. The test area is a large multi-purpose room. The flooring is linoleum. Due to unforeseen conditions, such as weather, the expected test area, parking, and/or pathways may be modified at the last minute.
Entry method:
First Received by Online Registration. Entries will open on Tuesday, September 3, 2019.
Entries close:
Friday, October 4, 2019 at 5:00 PM Pacific Time or when entry limits have been met.
Entries are limited to 100 tests.
Test Site Hours:
7am-3pm. Details regarding check in time and briefing will be sent approximately 1 week before the ORT.
Odors:
Birch, Anise, Clove
Officials
CO: Chris Busch
Judge: Diane Baley
Test Secretary:
Tammy Wilson
10019 Oakgrove Dr.,
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737
trials.apds@gmail.com
Veterinarian:
Rancho Regional Veterinary Clinic
11981 Jack Benny Dr., Suite 101
Rancho Cucamonga CA 91730
(909) 941-0841
Test Site Information
All dogs must be on a 6’ leash at all times when not being tested. No flexi-leashes for walking dogs on test site grounds; flexis may be used in the test itself.
Competitors should expect to keep their dogs confined in a crate or vehicle when not competing. Competitors should plan to provide their own shade using canopies or shade cloths. Vehicles may not be left running.
Entry Requirements
The handler of the dog must be a current member of the NACSW™. The Dog must be registered with the NACSW™. For information on how to register or become a member go to NACSW.net
Trial Eligibility and ORTs
An ORT must be taken and passed at least 14 days before a trial opening date to be eligible for the first draw period.
Entry Fee and Second Dog Policy
Entry Fee is $35 per odor.
A test is defined as a single dog testing on a single odor.
Only one set up of each odor is being offered. We will not be able to accommodate second dogs.
Closing Date
October 4, 2019 at 5 PM Pacific time or when entry limits have been met.
Refund Policy
For cancellation of entries on or before 5 PM Pacific time October 4, 2019 – Full refund minus $10 processing fee. For cancellation of entries after 5 p.m. October 4, 2019:
50% refund will be issued if host can fill your space. No refund will be issued after this date if host can’t fill your space. No refunds will be issued for cancellations during the last 72 hours before the event or no-shows. Please note: Due to time constraints, host may opt to not fill cancelled spaces and no refund will be issued.
All cancellations must be emailed to trials.apds@gmail.com. You will receive confirmation of your cancellation.
This cancellation and refund policy applies to competitors that must withdraw for any reason including but not limited to injury, illness, emergency, and personal or work-related reasons.
No part of the fee will be refunded if the trial cannot take place or be completed by reason of fire, civil disturbances, an Act of God, public emergency, or any other cause beyond the control of the trial organizers.
Entry fees shall not be refunded in the event that a dog is absent, disqualified, or excused by the NACSW™ official or judge.
Video/Photography Policy
ORT participants are allowed to have a friend or family member video/photograph their test. ORT participants are not allowed to video/photograph one another. ORT hosts are not obligated to provide someone to video/photograph.
ADA Requests
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request accommodation(s), please email ADA@nacsw.net. Please include your name, ORT date, ORT host name, and your requested accommodation(s).
Results
During the odor re-sets, the official results sheet will be brought out to the parking area for testers to photo or review. We recommend you verify your results on the official results sheet and let your host or judge know if you have any questions regarding your results.
Directions to Test Site
Note: Competitor parking for the ORT will be on Baker Ave. If you are familiar with this site from our trials, this is not the normal trial competitor parking.
A list of area hotels is listed here.
Test Information-Notice to Exhibitors
The test site will be open from 8:00am-3:00pm
Check-In/Handler Briefing
Details regarding check in time and briefing will be sent approximately 1 week before the ORT.
An ORT must be taken and passed at least 14 days before a trial opening date to be eligible for the first draw period.
No spectators are permitted in the search area during the ORT except NACSW™ officials, adults accompanying a minor, CNWI-in-training, or immediate family members/friends of the dog/handler team currently being tested.
Entries:
- Entries must be made using the online entry system.
- Mailed, telephone, fax, unsigned entries, AND entries received without fees cannot be accepted.
- Returned checks do not constitute a valid entry fee.
- No entry shall be made and no entry shall be accepted, which specifies any conditions as to its acceptance.
- Owners are responsible for errors in making out entry forms.
If you have any questions or issues completing your entry, please contact the trial host at trials.apds@gmail.com.
Dogs present will not be permitted to roam. Exhibitors are responsible for the behavior of their dogs. The owner of each dog is solely responsible for having it ready when it is to be judged. Be prepared to keep your dog in your car when not being tested or on leash at all times.
There is no inside crating at this test.
Females in season
Contact your test host at least 1 day before the ORT if this becomes a possibility.
Dogs participating in ORT must be at least six months of age and must appear to be healthy on trial day and should be current on all vaccinations required by law.
Acknowledgement of entry acceptance/confirmation will automatically be made when entries are submitted, along with a PayPal payment receipt. If you do not receive a confirmation email and your PayPal receipt, contact the host at trials.apds@gmail.com.
Basic description of test
To successfully pass an ORT a dog must identify the location of the target odor and the handler must correctly call an “alert” within a three-minute time period. The Odor Recognition Test consists of a drill type exercise which requires 12 closed boxes set up in a pattern of one or two rows, spaced a minimum of 48” apart. The ORT is conducted on leash. Complete information can be obtained on the NACSW™ website.
All exhibitors should obtain and review a copy of the NACSW™K9 Nose WorkK® Rule Book. You may get it from their website: NACSW.net
