Workshops & Events
Expand your learning and have FUN with your dog!
Do Over Dog Training is passionate about bringing in the best in the industry to share their knowledge on a wide variety of topics. No matter the subject, our workshops and special events are designed to be informative, engaging, and—most importantly—fun. These events are a great way to learn something new, challenge yourself, and enjoy building your skills and connection with your dog in an encouraging, community-focused environment.
We are proud to offer Mock Trials, Sniff-n-Gos, and Run-Thrus led by Certified Nose Work Instructors and Trial Officials, providing teams with knowledgeable guidance and a realistic, supportive trial-like experience. These events give teams a chance to practice in a trial-like setting without the pressure of competition. These events help build confidence, sharpen handling skills, and expose dogs to new environments, making them an invaluable step between class and trial day—all while keeping learning fun and low stress.
See all of our currently scheduled workshops and events below, and check back often—our schedule is constantly growing with new opportunities to learn and have fun!
To reserve your spot in one of our events, full payment is required. Registration is confirmed once payment has been received.
Mock Odor Recognition Test
Get some practice in before the upcoming Odor Recognition Test (ORT)! Work with an NACSW™ Certifying Official and Certified Nose Work Instructor who will coach you through the entire ORT experience. Whether you're preparing for your very first ORT or just want to build confidence before test day, this is a great opportunity to fine-tune your skills.
Birch, Anise, and Clove will all be available during the Mock ORT. Complete all three odors for just $35.
During your runs you'll experience an ORT-style setup while receiving helpful feedback on search strategy, handling, leash management, start-line routine, timing, and reading your dog's behavior. We'll help you identify areas to polish before the real thing so you can head into your ORT feeling prepared and confident.
The Mock ORT is open to everyone—you do not need to be an NACSW member to participate. It's also excellent container practice for teams competing in any nose work or scent work venue, including AKC, C-WAGS, USCSS, and more.
Need even more practice? Sign up for a second run! A second attempt gives you the chance to immediately apply what you learned during your first run and build even more confidence before your next trial or ORT.
Date: Friday, October 30, 2026
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Do Over Dog Training, 12500 Reinhardt Rd W, Alden, NY 14004
Rodeo Dog Trial
Giddy-Up! It’s Rodeo Dog Trial Time!
Ready to try something super fun, fast-paced, and a little bit different? Saddle up and join us for our next Rodeo Dog Trial!
Rodeo Dog is beginner-friendly and open to all kinds of teams—you don’t have to be a seasoned competitor to come out and play. It’s a great way to introduce your dog to trialing, build confidence, and have a whole lot of fun together.
Whether you’re a Rodeo Dog regular or this is your first time in the arena, come play the games, cheer on your fellow competitors, and see what your dog can do!
Giddy-up and get ready for some Rodeo Dog FUN!
Registration: Entries are available through Secreterrier.
Date: Sunday, December 20, 2026
Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm
Location: Do Over Dog Training, 12500 Reinhardt Rd W, Alden, NY 14004
Master the Balance: Canine Search Management with NACSW™ Judge Brian Jordan
A successful search requires more than a dog with a good nose. Learn how to balance canine independence with effective search patterns, recognize your dog’s behavior, and make smarter handling decisions in the field. Discover how to work with your dog, not against it, to build confidence, improve coverage, and maximize search effectiveness. Take your search skills to the next level!
Saturday will be a half-day workshop focusing on containers
Sunday will be a full day workshop - lunch provided
Date: Saturday, March 13, 2027
Time: 9:00am - 3:00pm
Location: theWELLbuffalo - Millgrove Campus, 11517 Genesee St, Alden, NY 14004
Date: Sunday, March 14, 2027
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: Do Over Dog Training, 12500 Reinhardt Rd W, Alden, NY 14004
Mock Trial
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.
The Mock Trial will start at 10am and will run throughout the day starting with NW1 and ending with ELT. A run order and estimated time for each level will be sent a few days 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.
Date: Saturday, March 20, 2027
Time: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Location: Ischua Paws 'n Play, 2101 Baxter Mills Rd Hinsdale, NY 14743
Coaching Day with Roberta Scarbeck, DVM, CNWI
Join us for a day of hands-on coaching with Robert Scarbeck, DVM, CNWI! This is a great opportunity to work on your individual goals, fine-tune your search skills, and gain insight from an experienced K9 Nose Work instructor, certifying official and judge. Whether you’re preparing for competition or simply looking to improve your team’s searching, come ready to learn, work, and have fun!
*Lunch will be provided*
About Roberta
Roberta was first introduced to nose work in 2012 with a brochure left at her veterinary office introducing the sport. At the time, Roberta’s little dog Skeeter was having major issues with anxiety and sound sensitivities and she was hopeful that this activity would build coping skills. Not only did it help tremendously with building Skeeter’s confidence, but it also saved her when Skeeter lost her eyes to glaucoma. Roberta has been hooked on the benefits of nose work since that time. When she first started training her younger dog, her instructor insisted that she explore the world of Nose Work competition. Chirp, a 6 year old beagle that believes Nose Work is the best part of life, has successfully managed to “open the door” and expose Roberta to all of the many ways to become involved in the sport.
Roberta’s enthusiasm for “all-things-Nosework” has led her to travel coast-to-coast attending many Camps, continuing education workshops and seminars, and countless NACSW Nose Work trials. Since the “door opened”, Roberta is now a CNWI teaching all levels of students, is an ORT CO and judge, and has recently become a Certifying Official and judge for NACSW trials. She is involved in all aspects of NACSW Nose Work trials and has hosted, been Volunteer Coordinator and volunteered at all positions. She competes with her dog Skeeter (NW3-ELT) and has received 2 SMT titles (one with a 3rd place overall) with her wonder dog Chirp-currently the only Beagle in the country to hold a SMT title. Being able to travel across the country to volunteer and compete at trials has allowed Roberta to observe a tremendous variety of competitor and trial host teams and how they work, thereby creating amazing opportunities for continued learning.
Roberta has worked professionally with dogs for over 35 years in the Veterinary Medical field and received her DVM in 2000. She built a start-up Veterinary Practice in Northeastern IL from the ground-up that served a grateful community for almost 25 years. Roberta’s ability to read and understand dog behaviors helped her to become a caring, compassionate, and capable Veterinarian. This background has also given her a different perspective and education on the many applications for Nose Work for our canine companions.
Understanding the strong and beneficial connection we humans have with our canine friends and how Nose Work beautifully complements this-motivates Roberta to enthusiastically share the joy of Nose Work with as many people as she can! Roberta lives in NE IL and shares a home with her hounds Chirp and Skeeter, and her spouse Donna Rauch (also a Score Room Lead and ELT competitor) and “the fuzzies”-Beaker (Boston/Shih Tzu mix) and Squeak (a one-eyed Morkie).
Date: Monday, April 26, 2027
Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Location: Do Over Dog Training, 12500 Reinhardt Rd W, Alden, NY 14004
Elevated Hides: Taking Your Nose Work to New Heights!
with Lee Laubach
When odor goes up, the challenges get interesting! Join us for a hands-on workshop focused on elevated hides and the unique challenges they present for both dogs and handlers.
Learn how dogs work elevated odor, recognize changes in odor movement, and improve your ability to read your dog's behavior when the source is above nose level. We'll explore different elevated hide scenarios designed to build confidence, strengthen problem-solving skills, and help teams tackle those tricky high hides in trials.
Lunch will be provided
About Lee
Lee Laubach has trained, worked, and certified with K9’s in scent detection for over 16 years.
He is an Accelerant Detection K9 handler, Trial Judge, Certified Nose Work Instructor and Certifying Official for the NACSW.
Lee and his K9 partner “Judge” have worked over 600 fire scenes together where they found evidence that led to multiple arrest and civil penalties for insurance fraud cases. They have also done over 1000 demonstrations on how accelerant K9’s work, locating the accelerant using their outstanding sense of smell. In 2016 “K9 Judge” was awarded the American Humane Hero Dog Award in the Arson Dog Category.
Lee holds group and private classes and has conducted numerous workshops, NW camps and seminars. Lee is using his years of training, experience, and knowledge to help teams excel in Nose Work and gain that special bond with their K9 partner.
Lee lives in eastern PA with his wife and 2 Golden Retrievers (Boo and Stella) that love Nose Work.
Dates: Monday, August 30, 2027
Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Location: Do Over Dog Training, 12500 Reinhardt Rd W, Alden, NY 14004