ODOR RECOGNITION TEST

 

The Odor Recognition Test (ORT) verifies the dog's recognition of the target odor(s) used in trials.  

The odor is hidden in one of twelve identical boxes.

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Passing an ORT requires a dog "to identify the location of the target odor and the handler to correctly call an alert . . . within a three-minute time period."  (NACSW Rule Book 10.4)

 

Dogs must pass the ORT for each target odor in order to be eligible to compete in a trial.  

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