Fun

For K9s

National Association of Canine Scent Work
Odor Recognition Test (ORT)
Odors: Birch, Anise, Clove

Saturday October 18, 2014

Test site: 3980 East Columbia Street, Tucson, AZ 85714

Entries open September 8, 2014
Entry method First received by USPS service.
Overnight deliveries must have the signature waived box checked
(There will be a wait list)

Entries close October 4 or when entry limit has been reached
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Entries are LIMITED to 100 TESTS

Test Site Hours

Test site open from 7:00 AM to 15 minutes after the last dogs run.
Check in: 7:30 AM
Handler Briefing: 8:00 AM
First test will start at 8:30 AM.


You will be sent information about your specific start time after the closing date. There will
be 2 groups for each odor with a briefing for each group. We will determine the schedule
such as to minimize wait time for the largest group: two dogs on the same odor versus one
dog on each odor. We want to minimize the length of time that people have to be available
at the site for as many people as possible. Handler briefing information and schedule
will be sent about a week before the ORT date.

NACSW Score books are optional and are not required to participate in an ORT. They
are for personal record keeping. If you need a replacement score book, it can be requested
by logging into your account www.nascw.net under the My Account section, go to My
Dogs and choose the option to order a replacement score book there. Cost will be $20.

For questions regarding this event: The trial Secretary will respond to questions that are
not answered in the NACSW ORT rules or in this premium. It is the responsibility of each
handler to read and know the rules. Rule book can downloaded at
http://nacsw.net/trial-information/trial-rule-book

Trial Secretary: Jean Harrison jeanharrison@funfork9s.com 520-579-9352

Please put Fun For K9 ORT in the subject line of all correspondence related to this event.

Veterinarians

Southern Arizona Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center
141 E. Fort Lowell Road
(520) 888-3177

Veterinary Specialty Center of Tucson
4909 N. La Canada Dr.
(520) 795-9955

(Both are open 24/7)

Test Site Information

Dogs present will not be permitted to roam. Exhibitors are responsible for the behavior
of their dogs. Be prepared to keep your dog in your vehicle when not being tested and on a
6 leash at all times outside the vehicle. No flexi-leashes may be used on test site grounds
except during the test itself. There will be no inside crating at this ORT so please be
prepared to work from your vehicle. Dogs are required to be in their owners vehicle
unless out for potty or to work the warm-up/recovery boxes and then test.

Please clean up after your dog! Dog waste should be deposited in trash cans.


Entry Requirements

The handler of the dog must be a current member of NACSW. The dog must be registered
with NACSW. For information on how to register or become a member go to
www.NACSW.net .

DOGS PARTICIPATING in the ORT must be at least six months of age and must appear to
be healthy on the test day and should be current on all vaccinations required by law.

FEMALES IN SEASON Contact your test host if this becomes a possibility.






 Entry Fee and Second Dog Policy

Each odor test for each dog is $30

Handlers may enter a second dog in the same odor and the second dog will be grouped
separately.

ENTRIES
TELEPHONE, FAX, UNSIGNED ENTRIES, AND ENTRIES RECEIVED WITHOUT FEES
cannot be accepted.
RETURNED CHECKS do not constitute a valid entry fee. A charge of $40 will be made
for each returned check.
ENTRIES MUST BE MADE ON THE ATTACHED ENTRY FORM
NO ENTRY SHALL BE MADE and NO ENTRY SHALL BE ACCEPTED with specified
conditions to its acceptance
OWNERS are responsible for completing entry forms
EXPRESS MAIL entries must include a signature permitting them to be left at the
Secretarys address without recipients signature.

Acknowledgement of entry acceptance/CONFIRMATION will be made when entries are
processed for those handlers that provide a legible email address. If you require a
confirmation via USPS, you must provide a self-addressed stamped envelope with your
entry.

Refund Policy

Entries refunded in full prior to October 4th (closing date).

Entry fees shall not be refunded in the event that a dog is absent, disqualified, or excused
by the NACSW official or judge.

Video/Photography Policy

ORT participants are allowed to have a friend or family member video/photograph their
test.
ORT participants are not allowed to video/photograph one another.
ORT hosts are not obligated to provide someone to video/photograph.






Location and Directions

Test Site: 3980 East Columbia Street, Tucson, AZ 85714

Directions:

From West (Phoenix/downtown Tucson) Take I-10 east to Palo Verde Road Exit 264B to
Irvington Road (0.9 mi). Turn right onto Irvington Road to S. Contractors way (0.7 mi).
Turn left onto S. Contractors Way to E. Columbia Street. 3980 E. Columbia is on the right
side.

From East (Vail/Sierra Vista) Take I-10 west to S. Alvernon Way Exit 265. Merge onto S.
Alvernon Way. Take first right onto Irvington Road to S. Contractors Way (0.7 mi). Turn
left onto S. Contractors Way to E. Columbia Street. 3980 E. Columbia is on the right side.

Dog Friendly Hotels near test site:

Red Roof, 3704 East Irvington Road, Tucson, AZ 85714 520-571-1400
Crossland Economy Studios, 4800 S. Butterfield Drive, Tucson, AZ 85714
520- 745-3612
Holiday Inn & Suites Tucson Airport- North, 4550 S. Palo Verde, Tucson, AZ 85714
520-499-0001
Americas Best Value Inn Tucson, 810 E. Benson Highway, Tucson, AZ 85713
520-884-5800

Test information Notice to exhibitors

NO SPECTATORS ARE PERMITTED IN THE SEARCH AREA during the ORT except NACSW
officials, adults accompanying a minor, CNWI-in-training, or immediate family
members/friends of the dog handler currently being tested.

BASIC DESCRIPTION OF TEST to successfully pass an ORT, a dog must identify the
location of the target odor and the handler must correctly call an alert within a three
minute time period. The Odor Recognition Test consists of a drill type exercise which
requires 12 closed boxes set up in a pattern of one or two rows, spaced a minimum of 48
apart. The ORT is conducted on leash. Complete information can be obtained on the NACSW
website.

All exhibitors should obtain and review a copy of the NACSW Rule Book. You may obtain it
from the NACSW website: www.nacsw.net .