Get ready for a thrilling day of sniffing fun at Niagara Amusement Park & Splash World on Sunday, October 12th! This is a scent work adventure you won’t want to miss – open to all teams, with challenges for every level.
Challenge Divisions
• Must Be This Tall to Ride – 1–3 known hides per search with 1 special challenge in each search area (4 searches total)
• Grown Up Fun – 0–3 unknown hides per search with 1 special challenge in each search area (4 searches total)
• Senior Pass – 2 Elite-style searches, unknown number of hides with many challenges!
Bonus Points
Earn extra points for:
• Calling “finish” before the 30-second warning
• Exceptional teamwork
• Smooth leash handling
• Demonstrating joy in your search
Faults & Deductions
• Standard fault deductions apply
• False alerts = deductions, but teams may continue searching
• Dismissal for: unsportsmanlike conduct, property destruction, or elimination in a search area
Awards
• One winner per division will receive a gift certificate to a nose work–related business.
• Scores will be tallied after the full event and posted on the Do Over Dog Training Facebook page.
FEO Spots Available
Want to run for fun, or bring a second dog? Run For Exhibition Only (FEO) and join the adventure without the pressure!
Location: Niagara Amusement Park & Splash World, 2400 Grand Island Blvd, Grand Island, NY 14072
Date: Sunday, October 12, 2025
Time: A tentative schedule will be sent before the event. We will begin with “Must Be This Tall to Ride” and end with “Senior Pass”
Entry Fee: $75
Master of Ceremonies – Lori Timberlake
Ringmasters – Anne Coughlin & DJ Rehberg
We will be using a parking lot app to keep this event running smoothly!
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