Canny K9 Companions, LLC

06/28/2026

Congratulations to everyone who took part in the ORT yesterday. I wasn't able to watch as Dusty and I were testing. I was thrilled with how well my students did. Sadly some of us need more work 😂 We had fun and enjoyed the parking lot camaraderie. Everyone was very supportive and the whole event went smoothly thanks to my host Sally Craver and my wonderful group of volunteers. (Sharon Bolles,Tom Bolles, Susan Garner Dallas, Susan Beall, Tracy Prillaman, CO Thea Yancey and Judge Missi Sanders were super supportive and always a joy to work with. THANK YOU.

Here is one video of our misses, poor handling on my part 😥 He did an excellent job in Birch and I forgot to video...duh.

06/03/2026

Wonderful 4 days with Dana Zinn. So much learning happening, amazing teamwork and growth. Everyone had smiles on their faces (and some tears of joy) the dogs had a blast and excelled.

04/16/2026

Another NW trial is over. We were at a new site and everyone loved it. Thanks to Veritas Collective for the opportunity. Thank you to Connie Marshall Kniseley and all our wonderful volunteers, it wouldn't happen without you. All the competitors who spoke to me mentioned how happy and helpful you all were. Thanks to Nancy Osborne for setting fun challenges and to Greg Wilkie and Julie Gaunt for judging. Thanks to Debbie Crews for running the score room. You guys made it all so easy. Last but not least thanks to Sharon Bolles for keeping us well fed. All the competitors were great sports and I enjoyed watching your dogs having fun.

03/12/2026

I am hosting an ORT Saturday June 27th in Vinton VA.
The premium and application form are available on my website Events page

Canny K9 Companions, LLC is hosting Official NACSW™ ODOR RECOGNITION TESTS Date: Saturday June 27th, 2026  Odors Tested Birch, Anise, Clove  Charles R Hill Community Center 820E Washington Ave, Vinton VA 24179 8AM TO 1 PM Test Host Contact Info Ann Hogg - info@

02/23/2026

The trial I am hosting in Blue Ridge VA April 11th & 12th opens tomorrow at 12 noon. NW3, NW1 & NW2
Go to the events page on my website where the registration links can be found.

Canny K9 Companions is hosting a National Association of Canine Scent Work K9 Nose Work® Trial in BLUE RIDGE, VA  Saturday, April 11th 2026 NW3 Sunday AM April 12th 2026 NW1 Sunday PM April 12th 2026 NW2 Location THE EDUCATION CENTER AT OLD COLONIAL 2941 Webster Road Blue Ridge

01/27/2026

I am delighted to be hosting Dana Zinn for a workshop on May 30th & 31st followed by privates June 1st & 2nd.
For details and application forms follow the link below. Auditing spots available.

DANA ZINN ADVANCED HANDLING SATURDAY MAY 30TH & 31ST 2026 THE EDUCATION CENTER AT OLD COLONIAL 2941 Webster Road Blue Ridge VA 24064 Three working spots are available $350 working one day and auditing the next day. $175 for both days $100 for a single day APPLICATION FORM private

01/09/2026

Instinct and Intelligence Canine is hosting an ORT in Roanoke VA on February 28th. It will be a two trial format which means "A single dog may test on all three odors. A handler may handle two dogs per odor. A handler may NOT re-run the same dog on a re-set if they miss on the first try. They must re-test that missed odor(s) at a different ORT"
The premium is posted. ORT opens January 19th at 8am

12/31/2025

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE 🍾🎉

12/21/2025

Thank you to everyone who has signed up for classes in January. Intro to K9NW classes are both full!
There are a few spaces available in the Advanced classes. If you are interested check out the website. Looking forward to some fun with containers in January.

12/05/2025

The premium is now available for the upcoming NACSW K9 Nosework trials to be held at the Education Center at the Old Colonial, Blue Ridge VA April 11th & 12th 2026

Canny K9 Companions is hosting a National Association of Canine Scent Work K9 Nose Work® Trial in BLUE RIDGE, VA  Saturday, April 11th 2026 NW3 Sunday AM April 12th 2026 NW1 Sunday PM April 12th 2026 NW2 Location THE EDUCATION CENTER AT OLD COLONIAL 2941 Webster Road Blue Ridge