This year, we are changing things up given all that is going on in our world with the COVID-19 pandemic and wanting to keep everyone as safe as possible. Please join us for a sniffin' good time at Camp Ihduhapi, which is located 20 miles west of the Twin Cities area, on the beautiful shores of Lake Independence. In the last year we have lost four wonderful & amazing Sniff-Over dogs: Linda Dawson’s Remy, Barb Werle’s Sacha, Yas Bakshian’s Junuh & Judy Finley’s Ruby. We will be honoring them at this year’s DAY Camps.
This year’s camp format is changing to allow for a ONE day camp experience where each team will work with each of our three nose work & detection professionals. You can pick either Saturday or Sunday with most searches being outside with the possibility of an interior search due to weather considerations. We may have the option for teams to attend both days if all spots do not fill. Dogs will be crated in your car and you may be able to drive from one search area to another. You may also bring a crate in order to crate your dog closer to a search area. It will be a fun time for you and your canine companion, where you can enjoy nose work searches on the picturesque grounds of Camp Ihduhapi & re-connect with your nose work friends. Each person will be in proximity to 15 other participants and 3 coaches per day. We will be maintaining a 6ft physical distance and to the best of our abilities minimize any points of contact. Click on the word "map" to go to Google Maps and see the precise location and to get directions.
The Instructors
Three Experts will share their knowledge & experience in a combination of working sessions. This year we will have John Buchmeier and Janelle Hohnke joining Jeff McMahon, to share their knowledge of dogs and nose work with you. John Buchmeier has been a Police K-9 trainer & handler since 1999. He has trained both his own K-9 partners and K-9s through the SPPD Canine Unit for the 5 state area to perform the tasks of patrol, bomb detection and narcotics. Janelle Hohnke has been involved in the sport of K9 Nose Work since the early days and worked with one of the NACSW founders, Amy Herot.
Accommodations & Meals
There will be no accommodations this year at camp, and if you live in the Twin Cities, you will be able to sleep in your own bed! (thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic) There is also websites such as Bring Fido or Air BnB or VRBO which may provide suitable accommodations. There is also Baker Park Reserve Camp Ground in the area that may be open for reservations. Lunch will be on your own, so please pack a lunch. and we may be able to coordinate a delivery for lunch from a local restaurant - but no promises on this.
SCHEDULE
may be adjusted as needed**
SATURDAY or SUNDAY:
8:30-11:00am - - 1st working session searches
11:00-12:30pm - - Welcome / Explore camp / Lunch Break (BYOL)
1:00-3:00pm - - 2nd working session searches
3:30-5:30pm - - 3rd working session searches
**This is a new format based on our past year’s schedule but fitting everything into a ONE Day Format.
COST
WORKING SPOTS: $225/person**
Working spots is limited to one dog/handler. There will be a total of 24 spots available with 8 teams working with each coach for each session. Initially, working spots will be limited to one day per team for the weekend.
AUDITING SPOTS: $125/person
Auditing spots will be limited to 3 spots per day and with only one auditor present at each working group.
OPTIONAL CHARGES: (this option will only be available if not all spots are filled)
Second Dog, same handler: $225.00 (There is NO extra charge if you bring two dogs and split the searches in which they participate. So that you are only taking up one working spot.)
** All participants will be signing an electronic COVID-19 liability waiver 48 hours before the Sniff-Over, confirming their health status.
Registration
PLEASE NOTE: Currently, all spots have been filled. If you would like to be on the wait list, please fill out this form. If a spot opens up, you will be contacted ASAP.
Payment for both Step 1 & Step 2 must be received to secure your spot. You may add both Step 1 & Step 2 to your cart and complete your registration in one transaction.
ELIGIBILITY
This event is open to dog & handler teams who are on all 3 odors of Birch, Anise & Clove or by approval of Jeff McMahon.
One dog per handler.
In the event there are remaining spots, this event will be opened up to additional qualified teams who may be on Birch odor only.
Cancellations: Please note that all cancellations have been modified with COVID-19 considerations in mind. Any cancellations made before September 1, 2020 will receive a refund minus a $50 cancellation fee as long as your spot can be filled from the wait list. If your spot cannot be filled, then you will NOT receive a refund. Cancellations made after September 1, 2020 will receive a refund minus $50.00 cancellation fee, AS LONG AS YOUR SPOT CAN BE FILLED FROM THE WAIT LIST. IF YOUR SPOT CANNOT BE FILLED, THEN YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE YOUR MONEY BACK. If you are feeling sick with COVID-19 symptoms or had a positive test result for COVID-19, or been exposed to someone who has COVID-19 symptoms, please DO NOT attend and you will be refunded minus a $50.00 cancellation fee up through September 11, 2020. No part of the fee will be refunded if this event cannot take place or be completed by reason of fire, civil disturbances, an Act of God, public emergency, or any other cause beyond the control of the event organizers.