Premium

Official NACSW™
K9 Nose Work® NW1 and NW2 Trial
Saturday, March 16th and Sunday, March 17th, 2019

Trial Host:
Linda Buchanan, CNWI

Trial Location:
Murrieta Equestrian Park
42670 Juniper Street
Murrieta, CA 92562

Please Note: It is not appropriate to visit the trial location prior to the trial date, nor should training take place on the trial grounds once the event is approved/announced. Our locations are real life search environments where people work, go to school, etc. Pre-trial visits risk the host losing the opportunity to use the location again in the future.

NO BSL RESTRICTIONS

NW1 : Saturday, March 16th, 2019

NW2 : Sunday, March 17th, 2019

Certifying Official:
Emily Pyle

Judges:

Saturday: Lauralea Oliver and Jason Stinson
Sunday: Lauralea Oliver and Jason Stinson

Entry Cost:
NW1: 130.00 per dog and handler team
NW2: 140.00 per dog and handler team

Number of entries:
NW1: 45 entries
NW2 : 38 entries
Payable to Linda Buchanan
(payable via Paypal or credit card through the Paypal site-no Paypal account required)

One dog per handler per level

Volunteer

Spectator Liability Form

Trials are not possible without committed volunteers! Thank you for helping us make it a great day for competitors.

Registration Entry and Closing:

Trial entry will open on Thursday, January 17th at 9 am Pacific Time Entries will be awarded by random draw of all entries received between 9 am January 17th , 2019 and 9 am Pacific time January 19th, 2019
Trial entry will close when entries fill after the draw period or March 1st, 2019.
NACSW reserves the right to cancel a trial if minimum entry numbers are not met.
The trial host of an event has the right to refuse entry of any competitor or dog for just cause as approved by the National Trial Committee. Just cause includes lack of adherence to NACSW™ rules and guidelines and the policies outlined in each event entry premium.

Note: We will not be taking payment until you are given a space in the trial. If you are given a space in the trial, you will receive information on how to submit payment. You will then have 48 hours to complete your payment to confirm your space in the trial.

Registration Method:
All registration will be on-line via the link provided to the NACSW™ trial registration form. Paper and phone entries will not be accepted. Completing the form is not a guarantee of entry. You will receive an auto-response email confirming that we received your trial entry after registration-this email does not confirm your space in the trial. There will be a separate confirmation from [email protected] to let you know if your entry has been given space in the trial.

Entry Method:
A Qualified entry is one that meets all of the following criteria:

Complete the on-line trial entry between 9 am January 17th, 2019 and 9 am Pacific Time January 19th, 2019.
The Handler is a NACSW™ member for the 2018-2019 membership year (8/1/18-7/31/2019).
The dog is registered with the NACSW™
Dogs participating in the trial must be at least one year of age.
The dog has passed the appropriate ORT and prior title level at least 14 days before the trial opens for entries.
Qualified entry for NW1-Dog has not yet earned a NW1 title level
Qualified entry for NW2-Dog has earned a NW1 title level and has not yet earned a NW2 title.

Trial spaces will be awarded in the following manner:
Spaces will be awarded by a random draw of all Qualified Entries (see below) received between 9 am Pacific time, January 17th, 2019 and 9 am Pacific time on January 19th, 2019.

In the event that you are having technical difficulties with the entry system, please email [email protected] prior to the end of the draw period.
If the trial level is not full after the draw of Qualified Entries, then there will be a Secondary Draw of entries received that did not meet the ORT or title requirements. These entries will be accepted pending completion of the requirements. Please note: Dogs must earn the appropriate ORT and prior title level at least 3 days prior to the trial date to be eligible to compete.
If the required title or ORT is earned less than 14 days prior to the event, it is the competitor’s responsibility to provide proof of the ORT or title to the event host in the form of a photo of the official results.

Note: If you are entered in another trial before this one and earn the title for the level you are entering (NW1 or NW2) you will forfeit your space in this trial. You may request that the host add you to the list of those wishing to run their dog For Exhibition Only (FEO), in which case you may be given a space in the trial if space remains after all Qualified Entries are accommodated. If you earn the title level after the refund period has ended then you must contact the trial host at: [email protected] within 48 hours of earning your title to let them know you are no longer eligible. If you contact the host within 48 hours of earning your title and at least 72 hours before the trial you are registered for to let them know you are no longer eligible and (1) they are unable to fill your space then you won’t be given a refund, but allowed to keep your space in the trial and run your dog FEO or (2) they are able to fill your space then a refund will be issued minus the processing fee listed in the cancellation policy. If you fail to contact the host within 48 hours of earning your title then you will forfeit your space, you will not be allowed to run FEO, and no refund will be issued.

After all entries received during the draw period are processed, if the trial level is still not full, entries will continue to be accepted in the order they are received through the closing date or when entries are full.
You may enter multiple dogs for entry in the draw. However, only one dog/handler per title level will be accepted into the trial. Entry will go to the dog selected in the draw-you may not swap to an alternate dog. In the event that multiple dogs are selected in the draw, you may select which dog you wish to enter. Once a dog has been entered as a second dog/handler entry, you may not swap handlers after the draw to change the entry to a first dog/handler unless the trial is not full.
No dog will be given space in more than one trial of the same level at a single event
Some trial entries may be given priority entry based on contributions to the organization and the trial and the trial process.
If space remains after all qualified entries are accommodated on January 25th, 2019 then we may accept entries for those who wish to run FEO. Dogs running FEO are not eligible to receive title or earn placement ribbons. FEO results will not be included in the posted trial results.

You will be notified via e-mail of the results of the random draw by 5 pm February 2nd, 2019. If you are given space in the trial, you will receive information on how to submit payment. You will then have 48 hours to complete your payment to confirm your space in the trial.
A waiting list for alternates will be started as soon as entries fill. Alternates will be contacted when a space opens. Note: Depending on last minute trial logistics, we may opt to not fill cancelled spaces.
Be sure you read and understand the guidelines for this trial before entering. By submitting a registration for this NACSW™ Trial, you acknowledge that you have read and understand, and accept the policies and liability information of NACSW™.

Cancellation Policy:
Refunds:
The following cancellation policy applies:

For cancellation of entries on or before 5:00 pm Pacific time March 1st, 2019 - Full refund minus $25.00 processing fee.
For cancellation of entries after 5 pm Pacific Standard Time March 1st, 2019 - no refunds will be issued, except for title earned and properly notified as stated above, full refund minus $25.00 processing fee.
All cancellations must be emailed to [email protected]
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.
No part of the fee will be refunded if the trial cannot take place or be completed by reason of fire, an Act of God, public emergency, or any other cause beyond the control of the trial organizers.

Trial Conditions:
Modeled after real-life detection work, K9 Nose Work® trials are held in many different locations, with a variety of terrain, under varying weather conditions. Dogs and handlers need to be able to safely negotiate a variety of surfaces, including, but not limited to, tile, linoleum, carpeting, gravel, asphalt, uneven surfaces, and slippery footing. Handlers should be prepared to deal with a variety of weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain and snow. Trials frequently require covering extensive distances to get to and from the parking area to each of the search areas and generally require that this be done across natural, uneven surfaces. Handlers should be prepared for the physical demands and must be able to navigate the terrain with their dog accordingly. Participants should expect to spend most of the day outside or in their vehicles as there are rarely indoor crating options at trials. Please be prepared for you and your canine partner to deal with all of these varying environmental challenges. Handlers should familiarize themselves with potential regional risks and health concerns that may affect themselves or their dogs. Handlers agree that they are entering this trial at their own risk.

Trial Location:
Trial location is a historic horse ranch. The competitor parking and pathways to the search areas are hard packed dirt with some loose gravel. The search areas may include, concrete, grass, carpet, tile and hard wood flooring. The walking distance to each search areas is moderate. The parking lot is spacious.

Liability:
By registering for the trial, 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 agrees that NACSW™, Linda Buchanan 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.

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 competition search.
Reactive and/or spatially challenged dogs should wear a red bandanna (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 in their vehicle or tethered in their vehicle when not competing. The logistics of a trial typically do not allow for dogs to hang out on leash in between searches.
Dogs not entered must remain crated or tethered in the competitor’s vehicle during the trial day. There will be ample potty areas, but unentered dogs are not be allowed to play, exercise or train on trial grounds.
Competitors should plan to provide their own shade using canopies or shade clothes.
Spectators should leave their dogs at home.

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 trial if the location logistics permit. Handlers must contact the host at [email protected] so plans can be made for the dog.

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.

RV Parking:
There is limited space for RV’s to park during the day of the trial. Overnight parking is not available. To reserve a space, you will need to contact the host at [email protected] after you have received confirmation of entry into the trial.

Idling cars or running generators in the competitor parking lot is not allowed.

Smoking:
Smoking is not allowed on the trial site, including the use of e-cigarettes.

Harry Award:
The Harry Award is given at the NW1 level to the most outstanding rescue dog that demonstrates extraordinary ability and spirit in nose work. A rescue dog may be defined as a dog that was not purchased from a breeder, private party or store. The dog may have been adopted from a shelter, rescued from the street, fostered with a rescue organization, etc. The five highest scoring rescue dogs will be considered for the Harry Award when available. Rescue designation is taken from your NACSW(tm) dog registration information. If you are unclear if your dog is a rescue, please email: [email protected]

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.

NACSW™ Results:-
Results for each search and overall will be posted after all searches are completed and scores are verified for you to record your results for your own records. It is your responsibility to ensure your scores are accurate prior to leaving trial grounds. In the event that a discrepancy cannot be verified at the trial, you may be instructed to submit a score card review request. It is not the responsibility of the host or NACSW to return score sheets that are left behind or to mail ribbons that are not picked up.

Spectators:
Family members and friends are welcome to watch certain elements if there is appropriate viewing space for a gallery that will not interfere with the dog working or the judging. Limits may be put on the number of spectators depending on the turn out. Children under 18 must be directly supervised by a parent/guardian at all times. Spectators MUST check-in at registration, sign a waiver, and get a name badge. No dogs will be allowed in the spectator area. Spectators are reminded that the hide placements must not be discussed nor, should they speak with any competitors about what they saw until after the trial is complete. Competitors are not allowed to watch the trial at any time.

Video Taping and Photography:
Due to site privacy issues or time constraints, competitors may not be allowed to photograph or video a search area during the walk through.

Photography: Will be provided by Marcella Winslow
www.pawprintz.pics

Video: Will be provided by Annick Loomis , Nosework Addict.

As a condition of your entry, you agree to allow NACSW™, or their agents, to video you and your dog, during the entirety of the NACSW™ event. These videos are the property of NACSW™. All competitors, through entry at any NACSW™ event, waive any and all rights relative to video broadcast or photography of such event.

Veterinary Clinics:
California Veterinary Specialists
californiaveterinaryspecialists.com/
24 hour emergency services available
951-397-0257
39809 Avenida Acacias, Suite E, Murrieta, CA 92563

For a list of hotels, click on the link: form.jotform.com/83204425208146

For directions to the trial site, click on or copy and paste the following link: goo.gl/maps/35azfRwtZKS2

Questions:
Please contact Linda Buchanan at [email protected] for all trial related questions.

Trials are not possible without committed volunteers! Thank you for helping us make it a great day for competitors.

Registration Entry and Closing:

Trial entry will open on Thursday, January 17th at 9 am Pacific Time Entries will be awarded by random draw of all entries received between 9 am January 17th , 2019 and 9 am Pacific time January 19th, 2019
Trial entry will close when entries fill after the draw period or March 1st, 2019.
NACSW reserves the right to cancel a trial if minimum entry numbers are not met.
The trial host of an event has the right to refuse entry of any competitor or dog for just cause as approved by the National Trial Committee. Just cause includes lack of adherence to NACSW™ rules and guidelines and the policies outlined in each event entry premium.

Complete the on-line trial entry between 9 am January 17th, 2019 and 9 am Pacific Time January 19th, 2019.
The Handler is a NACSW™ member for the 2018-2019 membership year (8/1/18-7/31/2019).
The dog is registered with the NACSW™
Dogs participating in the trial must be at least one year of age.
The dog has passed the appropriate ORT and prior title level at least 14 days before the trial opens for entries.
Qualified entry for NW1-Dog has not yet earned a NW1 title level
Qualified entry for NW2-Dog has earned a NW1 title level and has not yet earned a NW2 title.

In the event that you are having technical difficulties with the entry system, please email [email protected] prior to the end of the draw period.
If the trial level is not full after the draw of Qualified Entries, then there will be a Secondary Draw of entries received that did not meet the ORT or title requirements. These entries will be accepted pending completion of the requirements. Please note: Dogs must earn the appropriate ORT and prior title level at least 3 days prior to the trial date to be eligible to compete.
If the required title or ORT is earned less than 14 days prior to the event, it is the competitor’s responsibility to provide proof of the ORT or title to the event host in the form of a photo of the official results.

After all entries received during the draw period are processed, if the trial level is still not full, entries will continue to be accepted in the order they are received through the closing date or when entries are full.
You may enter multiple dogs for entry in the draw. However, only one dog/handler per title level will be accepted into the trial. Entry will go to the dog selected in the draw-you may not swap to an alternate dog. In the event that multiple dogs are selected in the draw, you may select which dog you wish to enter. Once a dog has been entered as a second dog/handler entry, you may not swap handlers after the draw to change the entry to a first dog/handler unless the trial is not full.
No dog will be given space in more than one trial of the same level at a single event
Some trial entries may be given priority entry based on contributions to the organization and the trial and the trial process.
If space remains after all qualified entries are accommodated on January 25th, 2019 then we may accept entries for those who wish to run FEO. Dogs running FEO are not eligible to receive title or earn placement ribbons. FEO results will not be included in the posted trial results.

For cancellation of entries on or before 5:00 pm Pacific time March 1st, 2019 - Full refund minus $25.00 processing fee.
For cancellation of entries after 5 pm Pacific Standard Time March 1st, 2019 - no refunds will be issued, except for title earned and properly notified as stated above, full refund minus $25.00 processing fee.
All cancellations must be emailed to [email protected]
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.
No part of the fee will be refunded if the trial cannot take place or be completed by reason of fire, an Act of God, public emergency, or any other cause beyond the control of the trial organizers.

All dogs must be on a 6’ leash at all times when not being tested. NO flexi-leashes while not participating in a competition search.
Reactive and/or spatially challenged dogs should wear a red bandanna (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 in their vehicle or tethered in their vehicle when not competing. The logistics of a trial typically do not allow for dogs to hang out on leash in between searches.
Dogs not entered must remain crated or tethered in the competitor’s vehicle during the trial day. There will be ample potty areas, but unentered dogs are not be allowed to play, exercise or train on trial grounds.
Competitors should plan to provide their own shade using canopies or shade clothes.
Spectators should leave their dogs at home.