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Judith Guthrie A professional detection dog trainer, handler who is also an approved Scent Work trial official with AKC Scent Work and USCSS, Judith brings the breadth of knowledge an perspective sought after by many Scent Work handler teams. Accolades Certified Nose Work Instructor AKC Scent Work Judge NACSW Judge USCSS CSD and Judge Member of National Tactical Police Dog Association (NTPDA) Former Member of International Bed Bug Resource Authority (IBBRA). Owner of Nose Dogs Detection Services Judith Guthrie is a detection dog trainer, handler, and certified nose work instructor as well as a certified for The National Tactical Police Dog Association (NTPDA) and the International Bed Bug Resource Authority (IBBRA). Additionally, Judith is an approved AKC Scent Work Judge, NACSW Judge and USCSS CSD and Judge. Raised around working dogs, mainly search & rescue dogs and retired police dogs, she has been part of the dog world her entire life. Dog training and canine behavior is a passion of hers. She always wants to know the "why" of a situation and how to mold the behaviors offered in the direction she needs them to go. In training, she enjoys it all from competition obedience and agility to every piece of police dog work and everything in between. She has been involved in the training of detection and patrol dogs for police, government, and private agencies across the United States. Judith has trained detection canines for narcotics, explosives, bed bugs, and human remains to name a few. On the competition side, Judith has multiple titles in Agility, Obedience, Rally, and K9 Nose Work. She also enjoys finding ways her dogs can help in everyday life from carrying snacks and water when hiking to pulling the feed cart to feed the livestock. Her current competition dogs are a mixed breed rescue she hand raised from 3 days who is currently a national level competitor and a deaf mix breed rescue just starting out in nose work. Professionally she handles several bed bug detection, narcotics detection, and explode detection canines for private businesses and families in the western United States. Judith also loves developing young detection dogs and learns something from every dog. Currently she runs Nose Dogs Detection Services, a police and detection dog training facility. Through Nose Dogs, Judith offers trained and prospective police and detection dogs for sale, detection dog handling courses, workshops, certifications, personal protection dogs, companion dogs (trained, untrained, and/or titled), and a list of detection services for private individuals and businesses. When possible she also works with a variety of rescues. LEARN MORE ABOUT: Judith Guthrie

Titles When you participate in Cyber Scent Work, Inc., you have the opportunity to earn Game, Element and Level titles and ribbons. Cyber Sniffing Games: Titles When participants have completed the requirements of a Game, they will earn a Game title. Participants will receive a .PDF title certificate via email. For every 5 Game titles earned, participants will earn a Game X title (5X, 10X, etc.). Participants will receive a .PDF title certificate via email. In addition, a Game X ribbon will be mailed to the participant’s address (ribbons are typically mailed bi-weekly). 5X Game Title 15X Game Title 25X Game Title 35X Game Title 10X Game Title 20X Game Title 30X Game Title Traditional: Element Titles To earn an Element title, teams must earn 3 qualifying scores in the same level and hide track. ​ For example, to earn the Interior Beginner Title , a team would submit 3 separate videos capturing Beginner Interior searches using the odor hide track . Teams will enjoy the flexibility Cyber Scent Work, Inc. has to offer, as they may pick and choose which element they wish to tackle as well as mixing and match the levels and hide tracks. ​ Additionally, teams may continually earn Element titles in the same level! That's right, you are not forcefully graduated, moved up the levels or barred from participating again. Does your dog love Interior searches? You are welcome to focus on that element for as long as you like, earning titles and ribbons along the way! Check out the teams who have earned an Element title. Interior Beginner Title I-B Vehicle Beginner Title V-B Interior Novice Title I-N Vehicle Novice Title V-N Interior Intermediate Title I-I Vehicle Intermediate Title V-I Interior Advanced Title I-A Vehicle Advanced Title V-A Interior Master Title I-M Vehicle Master Title V-M Interior Expert Title I-E Vehicle Expert Title V-E Exterior Beginner Title E-B Container Beginner Title C-B Exterior Novice Title E-N Container Novice Title C-N Exterior Intermediate Title E-I Container Intermediate Title C-I Exterior Advanced Title E-A Container Advanced Title C-A Exterior Master Title E-M Container Master Title C-M Exterior Expert Title E-E Container Expert Title C-E Traditional: Level Titles To earn a Level title, teams must earn all the Element titles in the same odor track. ​ For example, to earn the Cyber Sniffer Beginner title , a team must earn their Beginner Interior Element title , Beginner Exterior Element title , Beginner Vehicle Element title and Container Element title . Earning a Level title with Cyber Scent Work, Inc. is a major accomplishment! Check out the teams who have earned a Level title. Cyber Sniffer Beginner Title CS-B Cyber Sniffer Intermediate Title CS-I Cyber Sniffer Master Title CS-M Cyber Sniffer Novice Title CS-N Cyber Sniffer Advanced Title CS-A Cyber Sniffer Expert Title CS-E

Endurance Odor Puzzle Level: Expert Elements: Interior, Exterior and Container Number of hides: 5 or more hides - up to the assistant See Rules Get Started This is when there are 5 or more hides within a given search area. The purpose of this odor puzzle is to test the dog’s endurance and the handler’s ability to read their dog. This odor puzzle should be present in one of the searches in the Interior, Exterior and Container search elements at the Expert level. See All Odor Puzzles IT IS EASY TO GET STARTED Create your account, register your dog and submit your entry - get started on the fun today! Get Started Now

About Us Passionate about Scent Work, our goal is promote every dog and handler to play the sniffy game and have fun doing so! Our Story The idea for Cyber Scent Work has been years in the making, but it truly started to come together in August 2019. ​ Simply put, the goal of Cyber Scent Work is to get more dogs sniffing! Scent Work is an excellent activity for all dogs, allows them to tap into their amazing sense of smell, increases their confidence and further cultivates the bond between dog and handler. As if all of that were not enough, Scent Work is also mentally stimulating for the dog. Which means it can help tire them out, even if they don’t have the opportunity for tons of physical exercise. ​ Thus EVERY dog should be playing this wonderful game. We wanted to create a solution that would encourage more dog and handler teams to take the plunge. ​ With this in mind, we created an online Scent Work testing with training solution! Participants are incentivized to play Scent Work with their dogs, since they could potentially earn titles and ribbons, while also receiving helpful and informative training feedback and advice to further improve their skills. Win-win! "Witnessing dogs light up as they get to play a game that is designed just for them is something I will never get tired of!" -Dianna L. Santos, President and CEO Dianna L. Santos President A professional dog trainer since 2011, Dianna has focused on helping dogs who were reactive, fearful and aggressive. As she worked to improve her canine clients’ quality of life, she stumbled upon Scent Work and was immediately hooked! ​ Jumping in with both feet, Dianna became a Certified Nose Work Instructor through NACSW™ and taught group Scent Work classes on both coasts of the United States. Dianna was privileged to be a staff member of United States Canine Scent Sports when it first launched and is also an approved USCSS CSD and Judge and AKC Scent Work Judge. ​ Following a serious neck and back injury, Dianna stepped away from in-person training services and worked to launch an online dog training platform. Launching in 2017, Scent Work University hosts a large catalog online Scent Work courses , seminars , webinars and eBooks as well as a regularly updated blog and the ever popular All About Scent Work Podcast . ​ Witnessing firsthand the value of online training, Dianna sought to award the same convenience and benefits as an intermediary between training and formal Scent Work competition. Thus, she reached out to her mentor, Sean McMurray and together they worked to create the Cyber Scent Work program and site. As the saying goes, the rest is history. Vice President Sean McMurray Sean has over 25 years experience professionally training dogs, being the inaugural employee and instructor for Tails-U-Win! Canine Center, LLC in Manchester, CT. ​ Sean has not only assisted countless dog and handler teams over the years, he has also mentored numerous training assistants and interns, ensuring the next generation of dog trainers are a promising and talented bunch. One such intern was Dianna. ​ Developing the Scent Fun program at Tails, Sean has been instrumental in dog and handler teams becoming enamored with this awesome activity, whether they were interested in competition or simply playing for fun. Pragmaticism and good humor are trademarks of Sean’s approach both as an instructor or as a trial official through United States Canine Scent Sports, where he is an approved CSD and Judge. A huge fan of USCSS, Sean has done a great deal to help this newer organization gain a strong foothold in the Northeastern United States. Sean is excited to be a part of Cyber Scent Work. He cannot wait to see how it will help get even more dog and handler teams get involved in the sniffing fun! ​ When Sean is not teaching group classes, setting up searches or officiating trials, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Sue, and their 5 children and 3 dogs.

Webinars Learn more about Cyber Scent Work with these informative webinars. ​RESOURCES Download the .PDF version of the slide deck here . Learn more about the Evaluator Program here . Learn more about the Cyber Sniffing Games Program here . Learn more about the Traditional Cyber Scent Work Program here . Join the Friends of Cyber Scent Work Facebook Group here . ​RESOURCES Download the .PDF version of the slide deck here . Learn more about the Evaluator Program here . Learn more about the Cyber Sniffing Games Program here . Learn more about the Traditional Cyber Scent Work Program here . Join the Friends of Cyber Scent Work Facebook Group here . ​RESOURCES Download the .PDF version of the slide deck here . Learn more about the Evaluator Program here . Learn more about the Cyber Sniffing Games Program here . Learn more about the Traditional Cyber Scent Work Program here . Join the Friends of Cyber Scent Work Facebook Group here .

Advanced Level Teams must navigate two consecutive searches for each Element (e.g., Interior A → Interior B). All hides are blind. The first search will offer the Distance Odor Puzzle or have 1 hide for the Vehicle element. See Rules Get Started Search Area Details # of Search Areas 2 Consecutive Searches YES Blank Searches NONE Odor Puzzle Requirements Distance odor puzzle Location of Search Ideally novel location ( e.g. dog-friendly business, public park, etc. ) Hide Details # of Hides 4 total hides Odor Type Birch, Anise, Clove Noted Hides NONE Blind Hides ALL HIDES MUST BE BLIND Inaccessible Hides NO Maximum Hide Height Maximum of 5’ Search Details Time Limit 5:00 minutes to complete both consecutive searches Points to Qualify 70 points Distractor Details # of Distractors 2 Distractor Categories Toy Food People See All The Levels IT IS EASY TO GET STARTED Create your account, register your dog and submit your entry - get started on the fun today! Get Started Now

Resources and Helpful Tips Here are some resources and helpful tips so you may get started with Cyber Scent Work, Inc. Ideal Video Submission Example This video demonstrates what to include: ​ show the search area indicate where the hides are indicate where the distractors are keep the dog and handler in view handler calls "ALERT" and "FINISH" assistant says "YES" Thank you to Deb and Daci for this fantastic video! Ideal Video Search Examples Are you stumped on how to design your searches? ​ See visual examples of searches for each level and element! ​ ​ Get ideas for your own searches, be creative and have fun! ​ These are only suggestions. Searches do NOT need to follow or mimic these images. Search Examples

In-Person vs. Online Assessment How do I submit an online entry? How do I find an Evaluator to work with in-person? Find answers to these questions and more below. In-Person Assessment OVERVIEW ​ In-person assessments are where you work locally with an approved Cyber Scent Work Evaluator. The Evaluator will design the search for you and score your run, so you will get your results immediately. ​ SEARCH SETUP ​ The Evaluator is responsible for setting up the search in accordance with the Cyber Scent Work Rules, so you can just focus on searching with your dog. ​ When working with an Evaluator, it may be within a class or as part of an event. We encourage Scent Work instructors to become certified as Cyber Scent Work Evaluators so that they can incorporate CSW searches into their curriculum or program. Learn more about the Evaluator program here . ​ The Evaluator may charge a fee to participate in their class or event at their discretion. ​ SCORING ​ The Evaluator will score your search and provide you with a paper scorecard. It is your responsibility to upload a photo of your scorecard to Cyber Scent Work so we can record your progress and provide you with any titles and ribbons you may earn. There is a separate recording fee charged by Cyber Scent Work for this process. This recording fee is in addition to any fees charged by the Evaluator. The Evaluator cannot upload your scorecard and will not collect your recording fee. ​ FINDING AN EVALUATOR ​ You may search for an Evaluator in your area by logging into your account on the Cyber Scent Work site and clicking on the Evaluators menu link. The Evaluator program is being launched in Q4 2023 and Evaluators will be approved in the coming months. Online Assessments OVERVIEW ​ Online assessments are where you may either design the search yourself at home or work with an Assistant who will design the search for you. You will need to record a video of your search and one of our Online Review Officials will review the video and score your run. This option also allows you to request custom training feedback. ​ SEARCH SETUP ​ You do not need to be an expert to design your own searches. The Rulebook for the Cyber Sniffing Games and Traditional Cyber Scent Work outline all the requirements for each type of search in convenient one-page summaries. ​ Most searches require the help of an Assistant, which can be a friend or family member, to help set the hides, officiate and film the search. The Assistant does not need to be certified by Cyber Scent Work or any other organization. More details on the Assistant's responsibilities are outlined in the Rules. ​ For those looking to participate fully on their own, the Cyber Sniffing Games have an option that allows you to set your own hides and does not require having an Assistant. See the Rules fo r more details. ​ FILMING Film with your phone or camera. Video includes the setup and any searches themselves. You will need to combine both the setup and search into a single video. You will upload this video to YouTube and share the link as part of your online entry. ​ SCORING ​ Our Online Review Officials will score your entry within 7 business days. You will receive an electronic scorecard via email. You can also see your scorecard and track your progress on your dashboard. ​ TRAINING FE EDBACK ​ You may choose to receive custom training feedback from your Online Review Official. Our officials are all experienced and accomplished Scent Work instructors, trial officials and/or professional detection dog handlers/trainers. You may review their bios here . ​ Training feedback will consist of a video review utilizing the video from your search. The Online Review Official will point out specific moments where there are opportunities for improvement and suggest training tips for you to try with your dog. Frequently Asked Questions Can I submit both an in-person and an online entry? Yes! Both types will work toward earning titles and ribbons. A benefit of submitting an online entry is you may opt to receive training feedback from our Online Review Officials. ​ Do I have to register online if I'm working with an in-person Evaluator? Yes. When you register your dog, you will receive a registration number that your Evaluator will need to properly complete your scorecard. To receive credit for any passing/qualifying entries, you will need to upload a photo of your scorecard and pay the required recording fee. ​ Can I choose my Online Review Official? Due to their extremely busy schedules and varying availability, unfortunately we cannot accomodate assigning specific Online Review Officials for individual reviews. Ideal Video Submission Example This video demonstrates what to include: ​ show the search area indicate where the hides are indicate where the distractors are keep the dog and handler in view handler calls "ALERT" and "FINISH" assistant says "YES" Thank you to Deb and Daci for this fantastic video!

Lori Timberlake The owner of Do Over Dog Training, Lori is an approved trial and official for several Scent Work competition organizations, hosts many trials and events every year and is an accomplished competitor in her own right! Accolades Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed Certified Nose Work Instructor NACSW Certifying Official NACSW Judge AKC Scent Work Judge UKC Certifying Official USCSS Judge and CSD Summit-Level Competitor Certified International Dog Parkour Instructor Owner of Do Over Dog Training Lori has been working with dogs for over 15 years. She was introduced to the sport of Scent Work in 2011 and it has become her passion. While she will still take an occasional private behavior consult or training lesson, Scent Work has become the focus of her business. Do Over Dog Training, the business Lori runs with her husband Aaron Timberlake, was founded to help all of those rescue dogs that deserved a “do over.” Lori quickly discovered that the best way to help a fearful dog build confidence is Scent Work! The best activity for a reactive dog is Scent Work! The best activity for a busy puppy is Scent Work! The best activity for an older dog to keep their mind active is Scent Work! There isn’t a dog she’s met that wouldn’t benefit from this activity. And then there’s the competitive side of Scent Work. While the sport was invented as a way for pet dogs to play and go to trials it has quickly become a very competitive sport. Lori has caught the competition bug and so have her students! Lori and her dog Daisy compete in NACSW™ trials and have earned their Elite Champion title and continue to trial in Summit League and Element Specialty trials. Daisy loves this game and she has a way of making it look easy. Lori and Daisy have received many placements and pronounced designations throughout their trialing experience as have many of Lori’s students. Lori is very involved in the sport of Scent Work and offers many opportunities for her local community to learn and compete. She hosts trials, seminars, coaching days, sniff n’ gos, teaches classes for all levels, conducts seminars and workshops and is very excited to be an instructor at Scent Work University. LEARN MORE ABOUT: Lori Timberlake

Beginner Level 2 hides 70 points 2:00 minutes Learn More Advanced Level 4 total hides 70 points 5:00 minutes to complete both consecutive searches Learn More Novice Level 3 hides 80 points 2:30 minutes Learn More Master Level 5 total hides 80 points 7:00 minutes to complete all consecutive searches Learn More Intermediate Level 3 hides 90 points 3:00 minutes Learn More Expert Level Maximum of 10 total hides across all three searches 95 points 10:00 minutes to complete all consecutive searches Learn More Levels Offered These are the levels offered through Cyber Scent Work, Inc. ​ To earn a level title, handlers must earn all of the Element Titles (e.g. Interior Beginner, Exterior Beginner, Vehicle Beginner and Container Beginner ) in the same Hide Track (Food Hide Track, Paired Hide Track or Odor Hide Track ). ​ Teams may choose to start in any level they choose, but it is should be noted the levels are designed to be progressive. ​ NOTE: Information contained in the latest version of the Rules and Regulations always takes precedence. See Rules Get Started IT IS EASY TO GET STARTED Create your account, register your dog and submit your entry - get started on the fun today! Get Started Now

Hide Tracks These are the hide tracks offered through Cyber Scent Work, meaning the type of hides dog will be hunting for in their searches. ​ Teams may chose any hide track they prefer or mix and match. ​ NOTE: Information contained in the latest version of the Rules and Regulations ​ always takes precedence. See Rules Get Started IT IS EASY TO GET STARTED Create your account, register your dog and submit your entry - get started on the fun today! Get Started Now

Beginner Level Search Examples Get some ideas for how you can design your searches in this level. See Examples Intermediate Level Search Examples Get some ideas for how you can design your searches in this level. See Examples Master Level Search Examples Get some ideas for how you can design your searches in this level. See Examples Novice Level Search Examples Get some ideas for how you can design your searches in this level. See Examples Advanced Level Search Examples Get some ideas for how you can design your searches in this level. See Examples Expert Level Search Examples Get some ideas for how you can design your searches in this level. See Examples Search Examples Inspiration for Your Searches Be inspired with some visual suggestions on how you could design the various searches for each level and element. See the Rules Get Started IT IS EASY TO GET STARTED Create your account, register your dog and submit your entry - get started on the fun today! Get Started Now