Yas Bakshian & The K9 Nose hosts
National Association of Canine Scent Work, LLC®
Official NACSW™ Odor Recognition Tests~ The listed start & end times are estimated. The ACTUAL start times will be emailed to the participants closer to the ORT date.
ODORS: Birch, Anise, Clove
TEST LOCATION:
Fusion Pet Retreat
14901 Minnetonka Industrial Road, Minnetonka, MN 55345
Test Host & Secretary: Yas Bakshian | shopk9nose@gmail.com
There are no Breed Specific Legislation (BSL) requirements in Minnetonka, MN.
Certifying Official: Jeff McMahon
Judge: Barb Werle
ENTRY COST:
$35 per dog per odor test
Number of Entries: LIMITED to 100 tests.
Second Dog Policy: Maximum one dog per handler per odor.
Opening Date: September 30, 2020 at 9:00am Central Time
Entries Close: Monday, November 16, 2020 at 6:00pm Central Time or when entry limits have been met. A wait list will be maintained if necessary. Overnight mail entries must have the signature request waived.
NACSW is requiring that all attendees adhere to social distancing - maintaining 6’ of distance - at all ORTs until further notice even if your jurisdiction has relaxed their requirements or recommendations. Social Distancing requirements at an event are MANDATORY. There is no exception unless you live in the same household. There is no option to mutually consent to be closer together than 6’. Please be respectful that your proximity or request for proximity may make others uncomfortable.
Please review the document COVID-19 Event Guidelines that is located in Google docs and was emailed to the membership on 5/8/2020.
In addition to those guidelines the following changes and guidelines are in effect for this ORT due to COVID-19:
All attendees (participants and volunteers) will be required to bring and wear face masks when inside the building or walking around in the parking lot.
Participants are asked to remain in their vehicles when possible. Running of vehicles is permitted as long as there is consideration for the cars parked next to you.
Participants are asked to bring their own hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes, gloves, and pen as needed.
Due to COVID-19, participants will need to electronically sign the Liability Waiver 48 hours before the ORT, confirming their health status. The link will be provided in an email about 48 hours before the ORT.
If there are any changes or updates that information will be included in your final details information that will be emailed 5 days before the ORT weekend.
ENTRY METHOD – First Received | Registration closed
Please email the test secretary if you would prefer a paper entry which you would then fill out and mail back with a check. Please note online registration is preferred.
Owners are responsible for errors in making out entry forms.
Telephone, fax, unsigned entries, and entries received without fees cannot
be accepted.
Returned checks do not constitute a valid entry fee. $25 fee for returned checks
Entries must be made on the official entry form.
No entry shall be made and no entry shall be accepted, which specifies
any conditions as to its acceptance.
Express mail entries must include signature permitting them to be left at the secretary’s address without recipient’s signature.
NOTIFICATION - Acknowledgement of entry acceptance/confirmation, will be made by AUTOMATED email when entry payments are processed through the website. Please make sure you provided an accurate email when filling out the form. If you require a confirmation via USPS, you must provide a self-addressed stamped envelope with your entry. Your payment receipt and email notification is confirmation of your completed entry
Test Site Hours:
The listed start & end times on this premium are estimated. The ACTUAL start times will be emailed to the participants closer to the ORT date. Details regarding check in time and briefing will be sent approximately 5-7 days before the ORT.
Entry Requirements
A Qualified Entry is one that meets all the following criteria:
Complete entry during the specified entry timeframe.
The Handler is a NACSW™ member for the 2020-2021 membership year (8/1/20-7/31/21).
The Dog is registered with the NACSW™.
Dogs participating in an Odor Recognition Test (ORT) must be at least six months of
age.
For information on how to register or become a member go to www.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.
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 WORK® RULE BOOK. You may get it from their website: www.NACSW.net
No dog will be given more than one space in the same odor test at a single event..
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.
REFUND POLICY
REFUNDS will be given, minus a processing fee of $10 per test, if the trial secretary is notified via email at shopk9nose@gmail.com by Monday, November 16, 2020 at 6:00pm Central Time. No refunds will be given after Monday, November 16, 2020 at 6:00pm Central Time.
Entry Fees shall not be refunded in the event that a dog is absent, disqualified, or excused by the NACSW™ official or judge.
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.
If the Odor Recognition Test (ORT) 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 ORT organizers, then the ORT host will make their best effort to provide partial refunds after recouping their expenses.
TEST SITE INFORMATION
Fusion Pet Retreat is a stand alone building with multiple entries into the building. The ORT will take place OUTSIDE in the parking lot OR INSIDE in the training ring. There will be a contingency plan to move the ORT into the main agility ring, due to weather. Dogs will be crated in your car in either scenario. To enter or exit the ORT, you will need to walk around the building through the parking lots surrounding the business and through uneven lawn & curbs, and possibly snow & ice. Human Restrooms are accessed through the dog boarding lobby area in the front of the building - both restrooms will be UNISEX with the main doors open to minimize all points of contact and only one person per restroom with your choice of stalls. Restroom lines will maintain a 6ft distance between each person in line. Parking is paved. The inside flooring for the test area is agility mat flooring along with linoleum surrounding the ring and linoleum in the hallways leading into the ring. Due to unforeseen conditions, such as weather or change in availability of areas at the location, the expected test area, parking, and/or pathways may be modified at the last minute. 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.
Reactive Dog Parking There will not be reactive dog parking at this test. Due to unforeseen conditions, such as weather or change in availability of areas at the location, this policy may be modified at the last minute.
Unentered Dogs Unentered dogs must remain in the competitor’s vehicle during the test day. There will be limited potty areas, but unentered dogs should not be allowed to “play”, exercise, or train on the test grounds.
RV Parking There is NO space for RVs to park in the competitor parking area during the test day. Due to unforeseen conditions, such as weather or change in availability of areas at the location,
this policy may be modified at the last minute.
Running Vehicles or Generators in the parking lot The parking is tight at this location and running your vehicles or generators in the parking lot should be kept at a minimum with consideration to your neighbors at this test. Due to unforeseen conditions, such as weather or change in availability of areas at the location, this policy may be modified at the last minute.
Dog Policies
All dogs must be on a 6’ leash at all times when not being tested. NO flexi-leashes while not participating in a test.
Reactive and/or spatially challenged dogs should wear a red bandana (to be provided by the dog’s handler) to help signal others that the dog needs extra space from other dogs.
Dogs will be toileted in designated areas and handlers must pick-up and dispose of waste.
Dogs and handlers must stay in designated areas to avoid contaminating testing space, interrupting a test, or from viewing any part of the testing.
Competitors should expect to keep their dogs confined in a crate or vehicle when not
testing and should plan to provide their own shade using canopies or shade cloths.
Females in Season Will be allowed to run wearing “pants” at the very end of the running orders after all other dogs have been judged. Females in season will be parked and pottied in areas separate from the other dogs while at the test if the location logistics permit. Handlers must contact the host so plans can be made for the dog.
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).
SPECTATORS
To minimize the number of people on site, anyone not volunteering, competing, or officiating should stay home except in the case where someone requires support to travel to the event. Spectating is currently not allowed. An adult accompanying a minor must be present during the searches. Everyone at the trial site must sign the waiver provided by the host and comply with all event requirements.
Smoking is not allowed on this test site including the parking lot, this includes the use of e-cigarettes
Dog Friendly Hotels
Some motels may require dog deposits. Please check on dog policies as policies do change. Please clean up after your dog -- do not leave dogs unattended in motel rooms. We are guests in their space and need to make certain that dogs are always welcome at their facilities.
La Quinta Inn & Suites ……………………………………... (952) 830-1300
5151 American Blvd W, Bloomington, MN 55437
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham …………………………….………………. (952) 854-6600
801 E 78th St, Bloomington, MN 55420
Veterinarian: Affiliated Emergency Vet Services
7717 Flying Cloud Dr, Eden Prairie MN 55344 Phone: (952) 942-8272
RULES
Complete rules are available at www.NACSW.net. It is the responsibility of each competitor
to read and understand the current NACSW™ Rule book prior to participating in a
NACSW™ event.
LIABILITY
By registering for the ORT Test, the competitor hereby assumes all risks of, and responsibility for, accidents and/or damage to her/himself or to her/his property or to others, resulting from the actions of her/his dog. The competitor expressly agree that the NACSW™, The K9 Nose & Yas Bakshian and its assignees or any other person, or persons, of said groups, shall not be held liable personally, or collectively, under any circumstances, for injury, and/or damage to her/himself, for loss or injury to property, whether due to uncontrolled dogs or negligence of any member of said groups, or any other cause, or causes. The competitor also agrees to assume all financial liability that may be incurred by the NACSW™ due to the actions of themselves or their dogs regardless of the cause.
Sportsmanship All competitors/handlers and spectators are expected to follow the rules of the NACSW™ and demonstrate good sportsmanship. This includes making sure the hide placements are unknown to the handler prior to testing and kept secret from other competitors. Please do not discuss hide placement or any details of a dog's performance that may provide information or clues to other handlers or may be overheard.
Questions All test related questions, contact Yas Bakshian