O'Brien Canine

11/02/2026

“But he’s just hunting for food…” — NOT! 🐾

Ever had someone dismiss your dog’s search as “just looking for treats”? Join Tony Gravley for a live K9 Nose Work® webinar on what’s really going on when our dogs hunt, and why it matters for how we train, handle, and support them.

Tony brings 30+ years as a trainer and handler of police and military working dogs, plus a deep background in K9 Nose Work® as an NACSW® Judge and instructor. You’ll come away seeing your dog’s search with fresh eyes.
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10/26/2026

🚨 Last call to attend the live presentation of our webinar on double blind exercises with Fred Helfers. If you can't attend live be the first to receive the recording by signing up now. Don't miss it! 🐾 https://k9nosework.com/product/webinar-implementing-double-blind-exercises-for-your-detection-dog/

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10/01/2026

Exciting news for K9 Nose Work Enthusiasts, trainers & detection dog professionals! Join our webinar on October 28, 2026, to learn about implementing double blind exercises for detection dogs, featuring expert Fred Helfers. Enhance your training techniques and discover the protocols necessary for success. Plus, mark your calendars for our 2027 Instructor Certification program! AND SO MUCH MORE

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09/19/2026

Yes. Let’s bring back communication and our voice to training our dogs. They aren’t automatons they are complex emotional creatures with social needs like us human animals.

09/09/2026

Short Sniffs, Big Wins — The busy handler's guide to quick, easy searches coming this weekend to a comfy couch near you. Join Chris for a fun adventure in how to maximize your training when time is short and space is limited. This Saturday 10:00AM-11:30AM PT.
Register at: https://k9nosework.com/product/webinar-short-sniffs/
A special message from Chris:
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09/02/2026

Check out what is happening with the NACSW K9 Nose Work Education Division....

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08/24/2026

Crossposting a local So.Cal. Nose Work event.
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MENTAL MANAGEMENT® FOR NOSE WORK taught by Teah Anders, Mental Management Instructor (Level III), CNWI, CO and Silke Wittig, Mental Management Couch (Level III), CPDT-KSA, ACBC, CNWI
THIS IS AN AMAZING DUO OF INSTRUCTORS....
Seminar Overview & Topics: Mental Management® for Nose Work introduces participants to proven Mental Management techniques for developing confidence, improving focus, managing pressure, and performing more consistently in competition.
Imagine looking forward to competition knowing you have the mental tools to perform at your best when it matters. The skills developed through Mental Management® cannot only improve your performance as a Nose Work handler, but also provide valuable tools for managing pressure and performing with greater confidence in other areas of life.

MENTAL MANAGEMENT® FOR NOSE WORK taught by Teah Anders, Mental Management Instructor (Level III), CNWI, CO and Silke Wittig, Mental Management Couch (Level III), CPDT-KSA, ACBC, CNWI Seminar Overview & Topics Mental Management® for Nose Work introduces participants to proven Mental Management tech...

08/24/2026

NACSW K9 Nose Work Training Fest Event - NorthTexas
Calling all scent work enthusiasts! 🐾 Join us in Pottsboro, TX for a weekend of K9 Nose Work® Training Fest — North Texas!
📅 Nov 14 & 15, 2026
Whether you're new to the sport or a seasoned searcher, this is a weekend of training and fun in the Lone Star State. Spots fill fast, so don't wait —we have had a couple spots open up. DO NOT MISS THIS CHANCE.🌵Auditors welcome too!
👉 k9nosework.com/workshops/training-fest-north-texas

NACSW® Education Division K9 Nose Work® Training Fest North Texas 2026 Join the founders of K9 Nose Work, Amy Herot and Jill Marie O'Brien, along with two long-

08/04/2026

Looking forward to cooler climates and really cool dogs. Can't wait to hang out and connect with nose work/scent work enthusiasts in Norway.
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Yoohoooo - 26. og 27. september kommer en av grunnleggerne av NACSW & K9 Nose Work® - Jill Marie O'Brien på besøk til Norge, og vi arrangerer to heldags workshoper med ulike tema for Nosework-ekvipasjene. Plassene har fort blitt fylt opp, så her er det greit å booke tidlig!

🔗 Les mer og bestill plass: https://www.nosesofnorway.no/andre-kurs-og-arrangementer/

Her er det mulig å delta uavhengig av om du er fersk eller på nivå med Elite (i USA), for Jill Marie tilrettelegger utfordringene i forhold til ekvipasjene som deltar. Det vil være begrensede plasser med hund, men også muligheter til å være observatør for å lære av vurderingene og problemløsningene som blir presentert.

Skal du være med begge dagene forsøker vi å tilrettelegge dersom du ønsker å komme med bobil eller campingvogn. Vi har ikke tømming av toalettkassett, gråvann eller septikk, men det finnes bare 1 kilometer fra gården. Vi kan heller ikke tilby strøm, men det er toalett og dusj på hundesenteret 🙂

Vil du vite mer om workshopene, følg denne lenken: https://www.nosesofnorway.no/andre-kurs-og-arrangementer/

08/01/2026

National Association of Canine Scent Work's K9 Nose Work Education Division is pleased to present:
Air vs. Odor Movement: What Every Handler Needs to Know
with Dr. Lindsay Waldrop, Ph.D.
DATE/TIME: Thursday August 20, 2026 / 10:00 am – 11:30 am Pacific Time
Understanding how odor moves is essential for handlers who want to accurately interpret their dog’s behavior during a search. While air movement plays a role, it is not the same as odor movement—and confusing the two can lead to misreads in the field. This webinar breaks down the fundamentals of odor behavior, including plume formation and odor availability, and explores how air movement influences—but does not define—odor movement. Handlers will also learn practical ways to visualize airflow so you can better predict and understand how odor is actually traveling in your search environment.
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