About Us
Welcome to River Poodles Training!
River Poodles Training, LLC is owned and operated by Judy Harris. Judy travels extensively promoting nose work by teaching all levels of nose work classes and holding workshops and clinics. Judy is a Certified Nose Work Instructor (CNWI) through the National Association of Canine Scent Work (NACSW™), a NACSW™ Certifying Official, a NACSW™ Supervising CO and a NACSW™ ORT Coordinator.
Judy has over 15 years of experience training and competing in a wide variety of dog sports. She has handled dogs who have achieved the following titles:
- AKC Champion Tracker
- NACSW™ K9 Nose Work Elite CH
- AKC MACH Agility
- AKC & UKC Open Obedience
- UKC HRCH Title
- AKC Master Hunter
- Barn Hunt Senior
Her standard poodle Desi crossed over the Rainbow Bridge on 11-2-18. He was retired and had earned the Champion Tracker and NACSW™ Elite 2 title. Moni crossed over the Rainbow Bridge on 7-3-21. She earned the Elite CH title which is the highest level of competition through NACSW™. Ritz and Razz have earned the Elite title. Evita (Vita) has earned the NW3 title and Ziva has completed the Senior and Seasoned titles and learning more about field work, working nose work puzzles and lots of other fun games.
Judy has been interested in scent work for many years through tracking then NACSW™ expanded her opportunities for more nose work fun. She continues her education in scent training through camps, workshops, seminars and private training.
Contact Judy at riverpoodles@gmail.com for information about classes, private lessons or a workshop/clinic in your area.
Upcoming Nose Work Trials & Hunt Test Workshops
Mark your calendars:
- December 13-14, 2025 DeLeon Springs, FL NW3 & Elite Premier, Elite Select, ESTL2 Containers Trials
- January 17-18, 2026 Melrose, FL NW1, NW2, EST L1V, EST L1E
- February 28-March 1, 2026 Keystone Heights, FL - Summit
- April 18-19, 2026 Keystone Heights, FL - Elite & NW3
May 9-10, 2026 Mitch White - Strategy Workshop,
Williamsburg, MO
June 12-14, 2026 Kevin Cheff - Everything Water, Williamsburg, MO
Nose Work Classes
Workshops and Seminars
This sport is a fun search and scenting activity for all dogs and people. This easy-to-learn sport builds confidence and focus in many dogs and provides a safe way to keep dogs fit and healthy through mental and physical exercise.
K9 Nose Work starts with getting your dog excited about using his nose to find a favorite toy or treat reward hidden in one of several boxes, expanding the game to entire rooms, exterior areas, and vehicles. As your dog grows more confident with his nose, target odors are introduced, and competition skills are taught.
For more information contact Judy Harris at riverpoodles@gmail.com or call 573-690-4188.
