Rules and Regulations, and a Spooky Sniff and Go

This is pretty obvious, but read the rules for each organization you trial with. NACSW premiums contain this phrase:

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.

AKC trials have this phrase in the premium:

In consideration of the acceptance of this entry, I (we) agree to abide by the rules and AKC Official Entry Form regulations of The American Kennel Club in effect at the time of this event.

Rules and regulations are excruciatingly boring to read, but it's heartbreaking to NQ because you didn't know the rules. If you have questions about the rules, you can always ask your CO (at NACSW trials) or judge (at AKC trials) during your briefing. Current regulations are here -


NACSW: https://www.nacsw.net/trial-information/trial-rule-book

AKC: https://www.akc.org/sports/akc-scent-work/regulation-resources/

USCSS: https://www.uscaninescentsports.com/rules/

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Several people have asked me what a sniff & go entails - it's a nosework event set up like a trial but is run just for fun. The term comes from obedience fun matches, called a "Show & Go." There are no ribbons or titles, you can ask for as much help as you want, there are usually no prerequisites for entering. It's just great practice for a trial.

On Saturday, October 28, 2023, Julie Harbican hosted a fun Spooky Sniff N Go at All Breed Rescue's facility. Julie and the ABRT crew set up three searches - containers, and two interiors. SO MANY DISTRACTIONS!! There were skeletons, spiders, spooky sounds, things hanging from the ceiling, webs, and so much more.