Webinar: Screen to Search Area: Teaching Nose Work Online
This webinar is available to active NACSW instructors only.
COST:
$30 for NACSW Instructors (CNWI/ANWI/PNWI) in active status
INSTRUCTOR: Natalie McManus and Michael McManus
DATE/TIME: Thursday June 11, 2026 / 1:00-2:30pm Pacific Time
WEBINAR DESCRIPTION:
Teaching nose work online presents unique challenges and excellent opportunities. In this webinar, Michael and Natalie will share practical, proven strategies for successfully teaching nose work in a virtual environment. They have been teaching virtually since before 2020, but their business went to 100% virtual and then transitioned back where it has stayed, at least 50% virtual. While most of those classes are real-time Zoom classes, Michael and Natalie also offer self-paced courses, which they will discuss as well. This webinar is designed specifically for nose work trainers who want to expand their reach, improve their online offerings, or refine what they are already doing. You’ll learn how to translate core nose work concepts to an online format without sacrificing clarity, skill development, or student motivation.
NACSW CEUs: 3 for CNWI
REGISTRATION:
Please click the link below to begin the registration process. You will be asked for your name and email, then payment information.
NOTE: Active NACSW instructors should use the “unpublished” email address associated with their instructor portal account.
REFUND POLICY:
Refunds are not offered for purchased online events, including webinars and Enhanced Education Days/Weekends. Webinars and EED events are recorded, and all registered participants will receive access to the recording. This allows registrants to view the material at a later date if they are unable to attend the live presentation.
Please note: recordings are provided for personal use only and may not be shared, distributed, or reproduced in any form.
Description
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:
Natalie McManus is a Certified Nose Work Instructor who has been specializing in K9 Nose Work® for more than 16 years. She is a Certifying Official and Judge for the National Association of Canine Scent Work (NACSW), a Certified Search Designer and Judge for United States Canine Scent Sports (USCSS), and a Judge for AKC Scent Work and K9 Scent Games,. Natalie has titled a wide range of dogs, including the 5th mixed-breed dog to earn an NW1, the first Pomeranian to earn an NW1, and the second Border Collie to earn an NW3. She currently competes in Summit League with her ELT-CH Belgian Malinois and is preparing her young Malinois for NW3. Natalie COs, judges, and teaches at seminars and camps around the country. She and Michael live outside of St Louis, MO with their 6 dogs and 2 cats.
Michael McManus has been working professionally with dogs since 2009, specializing in K9 Nose Work®, Treibball, Herding and Hunting. Michael is a Certifying Official and Judge for NACSW, and a judge for USCSS and K9 Scent Games. Michael is Certified in Applied Animal Ethology and is a Tutor and Approved Regional Education Provider for the Ethology Institute. Michael is a Certified Nose Work Instructor (since 2013), and has a strong interest in working with and titling dogs of different breeds including a Siberian Husky, Basenji, Flat-Coated Retriever, Border Collie, Doberman, Spanish Water Dog, Bloodhound, Golden Retriever, German Shorthaired Pointer, Labrador Retriever, Basset Hound, English Bulldog, and Belgian Malinois. He is currently trialing his Labrador in Elite and his English Bulldog in NW2. Michael COs, judges, and teaches at seminars and camps around the country. He and Natalie live outside of St Louis, MO with their 6 dogs and 2 cats.
