NASDA (North American Sport Dog Association)

North American Sport Dog Association is a scent based sport based on tasks for the average farm dog. It was founded in 2016 and has become popular for its welcoming of all different dogs and breeds.

There are 4 divisions in which our classes will cover in depth on how to find the different scents. We will also work on recall games to prepare for the dog for being on a long line.

Lost Item (LI) is the finding of personal items such as keys or wallets from the owner and strangers.

Shed Dog (SD) is finding deer antlers in an outdoor setting that have been shed in the late winter months from the animal. In higher levels a retrieve is added.

Urban Locate (UL) is finding a gerbil or rat in an urban setting from bathrooms and offices to parks.

Trail and Locate (TL) is tracking a trail to the gerbil or rat. In higher levels multiple trails are used with aged scents as distractions.

A long line 10ft – 20ft, harness, and item smelling of the handler are recommended for this class.

NASDA Try It

none scheduled at this time

Have you wanted to try NASDA with your dog but don’t want to sign up for an entire set of classes incase you or your dog don’t like it? This one time class will introduce you to the sport without having to commit to a full set of classes. With the help of our trainers, we will be helping you navigating your dog through a variety of different skills required for the sport. Emphasis will be on having fun with your dog. Bring lots of high value treats, and your dogs favourite toy if they have one.

Introduction to NASDA

Thursday 4:30-5:30pm Oct 10- Nov 14

This class is a 6-week course with hour long weekly. NASDA is a scent and locating based sport with emphasis on the dog using their natural scenting abilities. This upbeat sport will teach your dog to locate personal items such as keys, wallets, and mittens. They will also learn how to hunt for antlers and tracking down gerbils. This class will also touch on retrieving and off leash skills.

NASDA Level 2

Thursday 5:45-6:45pm Oct 10- Nov 14 (Drop In’s Open)

This class is a 6-week course with hour long weekly. This class will continue proofing the skills taught in our previous class such as locating personal items such as keys, wallets, and mittens. They will also continue proofing how to hunt for antlers and tracking down gerbils.

NASDA- Searches

Thursday 7-8pm Oct 10-Nov 14 (Drop In’s Open)

This class is a 6-week course with hour long weekly. This class will continue proofing the skills previously taught such as locating personal items, how to hunt for antlers and tracking down gerbils. This class will continue retrieving and off leash skills. There will also be continued practice runs throughout the course.

NASDA PRIVATE LESSONS

Mon 3-4pm
Tues 4:30-5:30pm
Thur 4-5pm
Frid 4:30-5:30pm

This 30 minute private training session will be geared towards the level your dog is at. It can be for beginners who want to try out the sport, more advanced dogs who are looking to fine tune their dogs skills or people getting ready to trial that want that practice time.