Trials
Current Trials Available in the Region
DODT Volunteer Incentive Program
It’s a fact – we can’t run trials without volunteers. And we can’t run efficient trials without a good amount of volunteers! To thank you for your time and support of our trials we will now offer Volunteer Cash!
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How it works:
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Sign up to volunteer via the Volunteer Sign-Up Form (if we don’t have this info, we can’t track your cash!)
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Check-in with the Volunteer Coordinator at the trial
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Receive an email after the trial with confirmation of your Volunteer Cash. There’s no coupon, no code, no certificate – we will track your Cash!
What you get:
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Volunteer for a half day (4+ hours) - $5
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Volunteer for a full day (over 4 hours) - $15
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Use of your vehicle in a vehicle search - $5
Use your Volunteer Cash towards any class, event, seminar, workshop or trial that DODT is hosting! Email info@dooverdogtraining.com BEFORE registering for any event to let us know you would like to use your Volunteer Cash and we will deduct your Volunteer Cash from the total.
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*Sorry, we will not go back into the registration system and make refunds for Volunteer Cash after payment has been made, you have to let us know beforehand that you would like to use it.
*For bookkeeping purposes, Volunteer Cash expires 1 year after the trial you volunteered for.
Keep track of your Volunteer Cash by viewing this worksheet.
Mock Odor Recognition Test
Date: March 21, 2025 @ 6pm
Location: Supernova Dogs, 363 Delaware Street, Tonawanda, NY 14150
Get some practice in before the upcoming Odor Recognition Test (ORT). Birch, anise and clove will be available for the MOCK ORT. Offered as all three odors for $35.
The MOCK ORT is open to all! You do NOT need to be a member of NACSW. This will be great container practice for all Nose Work/Scent Work venues.
Do you want extra practice? Sign up for a second run!
Mock Trial with Anne Coughlin
Date: May 3, 2025 @ 10am
Location: Ischua Paws 'n Play, 2101 Baxter Mills Rd, Hinsdale, NY 14743
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Prepare for upcoming trials! These searches will follow the philosophy and rules of NACSW™, but they are open to all. No matter what organization you trial with, this will be great practice!
Searches will be timed. Competitors can ask for as little or as much support as they would like.
If you are running multiple dogs at multiple levels, know that some searches may be nested if we need to re-use search areas.
NW1 mock trial: 4 total searches - $40
NW2 mock trial: 5 total searches - $50
NW3 mock trial: 6 total searches - $60
ELT-S mock trial: 4 ELT-S level searches (combination of elements) - $50
The Mock Trial will start at 10am and will run throughout the day starting with NW1 and ending with ELT-S. A run order and estimated time for each level will be sent a few days before the Mock Trial.
Cancellation policy:
Full refund up to 2 weeks before the Mock Trial
50% refund up to 1 week before the Mock Trial
No refund for any cancellations the week before the Mock Trial
This location is also someone’s home, so please respect the property. Any dog found damaging property will be dismissed immediately.
Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, Senior, Master Classic Trial + Games
Date: March 30, 2025
Location: Niagara Orleans Country Club, 8981 Telegraph Rd, Gasport, NY 14067
Opening Date: Monday, December 9 @ 8:00am
Wondering if we received your payment? What you're signed up for? Where you are in the run order? Who needs a teammate for Pairs or Team Spirit? Click the button below to answer all of your questions! If you can't find your answer or have a discrepancy, contact stephortel@gmail.com.
Did you know that USCSS competitors can also volunteer in trials they are running in? Please support our trial by staying to volunteer for a class or two - we would really appreciate your help!
Official NACSW™ NW3/ELT Trials
Date: April 26-27, 2025
Location: HoliMont Ski Club, 6921 Route 242, Ellicottville, NY 14731
Opening Date: Tuesday, March 11, 2025 @ 12:00pm
Official NACSW™ ELT-P/L1I/L3I Trials
Date: May 24-25, 2025
Location: Harkness Career & Technical Center, 99 Aero Dr, Cheektowaga, NY 14225
Opening Date: TBD
Official NACSW™ TBD/TBD Trials