I recently completed a training course through Fenzi Dog Sport Academy on NASDA Lost Item Recovery. I found this to be one of the most satisfying scent activities that my dogs and I have done. For one thing it is practical-finding lost items like glasses, jewelry, ear buds, etc. And the other thing is teaching your dog to not only find your lost items, but also the ability to find anyone else’s lost item by sniffing a sample and matching their scent! These are the same basic skills that are used in search and rescue, tracking, etc. and this is what makes this program unique from other scentwork/nosework titling programs. This is a great standalone activity, but is also a great complement to any other scent sport.

Link to NASDA program that also includes an online titling option: https://nasda.dog/NASDAResources/NASDA_Master_Handbook.pdf?cache=0

Below are links to videos of my own dogs searching for a credit card wallet in bales of straw, and ear buds on ring gates:

Wilkie, earbud search: https://youtu.be/XDY_QNh5KDs

Flash, Credit Card wallet search: https://youtu.be/cl-6extHnCs

If you would like to train for this fun activity, I can help! Classes forming upon request. Email dogsontheball@gmail.com