N101J NW101 - Introduction to Nosework

Prerequisites: Appropriate for all ages.

MINIMUM EQUIPMENT NEEDED:

1. Soft treats
2. Odor kit supplies (see below for vendors)
   1. Pre-scented Qtips -or- below for makingy your own qitips
      1. Qtips, cut in half
      2. Essentional oil
   2. Tweezers
   3. Small metal tin with holes (vessel to hold scented qtips)
   4. Quake Hold or Glue Dashes
3. Odor Conditioning Container
   1. Medium/Large Dogs: Three (3) sturdy 5 quart colander and/or deep bowl with a wide rim. Two will stay cold and one will be "hot". Recommend one of these sturdy colandars below for the initial conditioning. You can get cheaper ones at the dollar store when adding in cold colanders.
      • Target - stainless still figmint
      • Amazon - Stainless Steel Professional Strainer
      • Walmart - Pioneer Woman Enamel
   2. Small Dogs: Can use a smaller colander or a pie pan. I also like these "pavlov" plates from K9 NW source. I would get the set of 5. You'll get 5 tins with magnets as a bonus! I keep one hot and the rest cold for discrimination. Later on you can turn some of the cold tin vessels to be hot when adding new odors.
      https://k9nwsource.com/shop/pavlovs-classical-conditioning-introduction-plate/

4. Game Containers - any one or two of the following sturdy and open top "conatiners":
   • Ceramic Mugs
   • Shoes
   • Metal Switch boxes, comes in 2 pieces (qty 3-6)
     
     4" metal box bottom
     Round mud ring top
     
     
   • PVC drain caps (qty 3-6). The part without the holes is a drain cap. The drain grate should fit inside the drain cap.
     Drain cap bottom
     Drain cap top
     

5. Assorted cardboard boxes that you have around the house (Needed for Week 2). 10-15 of varying shapes and sizes - roughly 10x8x4 - single fold or 4 fold flap. Start saving all your amazon delivery boxes!
6. Single Flap Mailer Boxes: Optional but VERY useful to have throughout NW career - used for NACSW Odor Recogniiton Tests (ORT) boxes and all levels of container trial searches (Needed for Week 5 and 6).
   
   To order online, they come in a 50 pack and ship in a small unassembled stack. Split with friends or you will find you'll go through them as they get damanged/used and always nice to have "new" ones to pull out.
   
   Uline - 9x6x3
   Amazon: 9x6x3

7. Three (3) Plastic 6 Quart/5.7 Liter Storage Box (Dollar stores). Put a few dime size holes on sides to allows encourage dogs to work the seams for odor and not the top.

Sources for Pre-Made Odor Kits in the US:

• At http://k9nwsource.com/product-category/containers/odor-kits/ - the minimum you would need is the "student starter kit". Located in the east/PA.
• At http://www.paws4fun.net/target-odor-kit - the minimum you would need is the "labeled jar". This kit only comes with 5 scented qtips. The "target odor kit" includes the dram bottle of oil, more scented qtips and a cute case! Located in the west/CA.
• At http://www.thek9nose.com/ - the minimum you would need is the "starter travel kit". The "Beginner Starter kit" includes a bottle of oil and some additional qtip holders. Located in the mid-west/MN!
• At http://www.allgooddogs.biz/products - the "Travel kit starter with Birch" or "Student kit with single odor" are good options. (Specific to NACSW).

Internatinoal Orders

Check with your country organization to confirm the correct target scents. If you're training strictly for fun, you may select any scent that is available to you and safe for your dog! Order early, sometimes the scents are back ordered.

• Canadians, you may order here: http://www.newdirectionsaromatics.ca/
• Australians, you may order here: https://k9pro.com.au/nosework-kit/ and https://www.puppingtons.com.au/store/p110/Scent_Work_Mini_Kits_-_Matchy_Matchy.html#/
• For Poland, you may order supplies directly from Nosework Polska / Nosework Poland: https://noseworkpolska.pl/

The specific scent for the ORT (NACSW), Pre-trial (UKC), or the Novice (AKC) title is: BIRCH: (aka "Sweet Birch" or Betula Lenta). Make sure you buy this specific one! Wyndmere brand is Available at Whole Foods, but is not always in stock. You can also order online at: http://www.wyndmerenaturals.com/

NOTE for Canadians:

Odors required for Sporting Detection Dogs Association (SDDA) are:

• Wintergreen (Gaultharia procumbens), Pine (pinus pinaster or sylvestris) and Red Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)
• It may be quickest and cheapest to put together your own kit. You will need to start with Wintergreen unless you are planning to train all 3 odors together. You can get these Essential Oils at your local health food store.

ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL SUPPLIES will be listed in class material)