Follow the Research
Thank you for stopping by for updates and news on the research study for determining whether in-shelter K9 Nose Work® programs can increase the adoption rates of the participating shelter dogs.
This page will be updated as the study moves forward so you can track and stay on top of the progress. Thank you so much for your interest and support in helping to provide more dogs and shelters with access to the amazing benefits of K9 Nose Work®.
* K9 Nose Work is a registered trademark of the National Association of Canine Scent Work.
Follow the Research...
Follow the Research...
June 12, 2025
Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor Supports Research to Bring K9 Nose Work® Program to More Shelters.
* K9 Nose Work is a registered trademark of the National Association of Canine Scent Work.
June 1, 2025
Happy Sniffing Research forms nonprofit organization to study whether shelter dogs that participate in K9 Nose Work programs have higher adoption rates than dogs that do not participate.
April 15-18, 2025
March 2025
2025 Animal Care Expo, Las Vegas, 2025 NACSW has booth to announce K9 shelter research initiative and upcoming research study.
Shelter survey is opened for shelters to provide information on K9 Nose Work as an enrichment program and corresponding adoption rates.