EVENTS

What is nasda?

NASDA stands for North American Sport Dog Association. It’s a dog sport organization that focuses on natural hunting and working instincts, especially scenting and problem-solving, in a fun, accessible way for many breeds and mixed breeds.

What makes NASDA unique

• All breeds welcome (including mixed breeds)

• Emphasizes instinctual behaviors rather than strict obedience

• Many events are designed to feel real-world and natural, not overly technical

• Beginner-friendly but still challenging at advanced levels

Main NASDA Sports & Events

Here are the most common NASDA activities:

Trailing & Locating

• Dogs follow a mixture called “rat tea” that contains the smell of rat urine and droppings to locate a hidden cage that contains the live rat. 

• Great for dogs that love tracking and problem-solving

Shed Dog

• Dogs search for naturally shed antlers

• Popular with sporting and hunting breeds, but open to all

• In the first level dogs just need to locate the sheds, not retrieve them, for full points. 

Lost Item / Urban Locating

• Dogs locate a specific item with human scent

• Mimics real-life scent challenges

• Perfect for dogs who’ve done AKC Handler Discrimination, but open to all dogs. 

Urban Locating 

• Dogs search for rat(s) hidden either indoors or out. Setup mimic real life urban rat hunts while utilizing a dog’s natural instinct to search. 

• Focus on scent, independence, and drive (rats are always safely contained)

Levels & Titles

• Events are offered at multiple levels, from beginner friendly to more challenging as your dog advances. 

• Dogs can earn titles as they progress

• Handlers are allowed to encourage and support their dogs 

Why people love NASDA

• Low pressure, supportive trial environment

• Excellent for high-energy dogs, shy dogs, and dogs that need a job

• Strengthens the dog–handler bond

• Mentally and physically engaging 

To get started in NASDA, sign up for classes through My Nosey K9! 

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