Andy Sperber, CNWI
Andy first discovered K9 Nose Work in 2012 when he was looking for an activity his energetic 2-year-old Golden Retriever “Maho” could participate in. After the first 6-week class, he was immediately “hooked” and intrigued by the activity.
Using every opportunity to observe and learn how our friends communicate with us in everything they do has become a passion. Attending multiple Nose Work Camps, Seminars, Webinars, and Workshops has exposed the team to an even larger variety of training techniques and environmental situations to expand this knowledge.
His love for nose work has lead him on a wonderful journey! Andy & Maho have achieved the titles of NW1, NW2, NW3, NW3 Elite, ELT1, ELT2, ELT3 and the coveted ELT-CH along with several Element Specialty titles. They were invited and competed with some of the top nose work teams in the country at the NACSW National Invitational competition in Loveland, CO in 2015 and in W. Springfield, MA in 2017. They competed in the first Summit League trial July 2018 and continue to play at the Summit level.
Andy likes to say that we never stop learning from the dogs.
Andy is a Certified Nose Work Instructor (CNWI) with the National Association of Canine Scent Work (NACSW).
Dara Sperber, CNWI
Dara has been a keen observer of K9 Nose Work since 2012 and was fascinated from the beginning watching Andy & Maho develop as a team. Coming from a scientific background the science of olfaction really peaked her interest. Not having a dog to work for those first few years she spent her time honing her skills of observation by volunteering at as many K9 Nose Work trials as possible. She became an approved Score Room Lead at all levels to participate in the sport of K9 Nose Work, sans dog.
December 26, 2015 Dara & Andy brought home the newest member of the family “Kira”, who was to become Dara’s K9 Nose Work teammate. Much fun is being had along the journey. Kira earned her NW1 title with a Pronounced overall, NW2, NW3, NW3 Elite, ELT1, ELT2, ELT3 and her L1E, L1I, L1V, L1C, L2E, L2I, L3I titles. They most recently achieved the ELT-CH title, on to the Summit!
Dara is a Certified Nose Work Instructor (CNWI) with the National Association of Canine Scent Work (NACSW).