NASDA Scent Work
NASDA stands for North American Sport Dog Association. It’s a scent‑detection organization that focuses on practical, real‑world style nosework.
Their sports are inspired by the kinds of scenting tasks dogs have done for centuries—tracking lost items, locating animals, following trails, and searching natural environments.
It’s a great fit for dogs who love to use their nose and enjoy problem‑solving in a more rustic, instinct‑driven setting.
See our NASDA FAQ for more information about the sport.
Our NASDA Courses
Unlock your dog’s sharpest sense.
Introduction to NASDA
This is a 6-week class that will run at the same time each week. 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 track down gerbils. This class will also touch on retrieving and off-leash skills.
NASDA Level 2
This is a 6 week class that will run at the same time each week. 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 Searches
This is a 6-week class that will run at the same time each week. This class will continue proofing the skills previously taught such as locating personal items, how to hunt for antlers and track down gerbils. This class will continue retrieving and off-leash skills. There will also be continued practice runs throughout the course.
Private Lessons with Kendra Tkach
This 30-minute private training session will be geared towards the level your dog is at in NASDA sports. It can be for beginners who want to try out the sport, more advanced dogs who are looking to fine tune their dog’s skills or people getting ready to trial that want that practice time.