Author: Adam Selkirk

NOSA has Fall Session classes starting Wednesday, September 13. NOSA holds its classes at the Mary Winspear Centre in Sidney, BC.   There is still space available in the following classes: Puppy Advanced/Trials Practice Intermediate Open Open   The class descriptions and registration info can be found on our Classes page.

In the past 4 weeks there have been 4 scent trials on Vancouver Island, 2 SDDA , 1 CKC and 1 CDSA. NOSA members participated in 2 of the 4 trials, attaining three championships and several new titles. Our congratulations to club members and their dogs for the following accomplishments:   Victoria SDDA scent trial… Continue reading Scent Trials – June & July 2023

Congratulations to the NOSA Members and their dogs who participated in the Clever Canine SDDA nosework trial in the Glenlyon Norfolk School, June 3, 2023. Several NOSA members competed with the below noted successes:   Barb Wright and Parker Shetland Sheepdog– Q’d in Advanced Containers and Advanced Interiors, working stream. Working on 3rd Advanced title.… Continue reading Clever Canine SDDA nosework trial – July2023

Congratulations to the NOSA Members and their dogs who participated in K9 Scentinels Chilliwack SDDA nosework trial in the Atchelitz Threshermen’s Association Museum May 28, 2023. The most notable result is as follows:   Betsy Moyer and Ranzfel’s Time Will Tell, “Teagan” earned their Elite Champion and Grand Master Champion titles under judge Lou Ann… Continue reading K9 Scentinels Chilliwack SDDA nosework trial – June 2023

NOSA’s Fall session begins September 13th. Online registration is now open. To register please go to the Classes page to view class descriptions and to register online. If you have questions, please Contact Norah Shandley or Cherry Condrey, CoTraining Chairs.

Congratulations to the NOSA Members and their dogs who participated in Cowichan Valley K9 Nosework Club Scent Trial this past weekend in Shawnigan Lake. Some notable results are as follows: Lisa Jenkinson and Luke – High in Trial, working stream, 4th Advanced title, Q and 1st place Advanced Exteriors, Q and 2nd place Advanced Containers,… Continue reading Cowichan Valley K9 Nosework Club Scent Trial – May 2023

Congratulations to the NOSA Members and their dogs who participated in Tyee Kennel Club’s show and trials this past weekend. Some notable results are as follows:   Daryl & Selkie – High in Class – Utility A Shay & Ruby – Group 4, Best of Breed x4, New Champion Liz & Rocket – Best of… Continue reading Tyee Kennel Club’s show and trials – May 2023

NOSA would like to thank all the sponsors, volunteers and participants who came and made our CKC Obedience and Rally trials a success.   Special thanks to the following corporate sponsors: Buckerfields Saanichton Sidney Pet Centre Tanners Books Thrifty Foods Sidney

Thank you to everyone attending the NOSA scent trials March 18 and 19, 2023 in Victoria.  It was exciting to have so many search teams from both the island and the mainland. There were many titles earned, a few major achievements and a strong supportive community spirit over the weekend.   A very special thank you… Continue reading Scent Detection Trials – March 2023

Announcing: NOSA Mock Obedience & Rally Trials, Wednesday, March 15th. 2023. See the poster for details.