Events

NACSW ORT

Sunday, May 4, 2025

We are pleased to announce that we will be holding a NACSW ORT (Odor Recognition Test) on Sunday, May 4, 2025. Opening date for entries is Monday, February 10, 2025.  Cost is $35 per odor ( ex.: 3 odors being tested equals $105). We WILL be accommodating handlers who are looking to have two dogs tested at this event.

Please note that as of January 1, 2025, the handler must call an “alert” within a two minute thirty second (2:30) time limit.  In addition, the ORT boxes will typically be set up in two rows, spaced a minimum of 36” apart.  This is a change in the rules from previous ORTs.

FMI, contact the Test Secretary, Patty Sontag, at MasterPeace (508-553-9300) or at pattynosedogs@gmail.com.”

AKC Trick Dog & CGC Testing

Sunday, May 11, 2025

Memorial Day Sniff Thru

Monday, May 26, 2025

Amie Duplessis and Amy Conrad are hosting a Sniff Thru MasterPeace Dog Training on Memorial Day Monday at MasterPeace  in Franklin, MA!

We are offering PRIMARY – NW3 Searches! 
Primary and NW1 will consist of 4 searches, plus the opportunity for a Bonus search! 
NW2 and NW3 will consist of 5 searches, plus the opportunity to a Bonus search! 

**Entries open Monday, April 21st at noon!** 

*Details about the Bonus search will be given closer to the date* but this is “Escape Room” themed – so be prepared to solve riddles, codes, and finding hides with your dog!

***We are looking to fill about 10 spots per level. If one particular level is light on entries, we may be able to accommodate more in the other levels***

We look forward to seeing you – Happy sniffing! 

Upcoming Events and Classes at MasterPeace

DateMonth/ClassSign-up method

May 2025

5/4NACSW ORTmasterpeacedog.com/events
5/5Loose Leash Walkingmasterpeacedog.com/classes
5/11CGC/Tricks TestingCall Masterpiece 508-553-9300
5/15Dog Trail Trainingmasterpeacedog.com
5/17-5/18TACCMA Trial Taccma.org/events
5/26Sniff-Thrumasterpeacedog.com

August 2025

8/3NACSW ORTmasterpeacedogs.com/events
8/24CDSP Obedience Trials companiondogsportsprogram/events

Updated COVID Policies, including Masks (2/15/22)

Based on the positivity rate of COVID continuing to decline, and the recent advisory released by the MA Dept. of Public Health, we are updating our COVID guidelines, effective immediately.

  • Masks will no longer be REQUIRED inside the building. If you have underlying health issues, other risk factors, have someone at home who is immunocompromised, or are unvaccinated, it is ADVISED that you wear a mask.
  • If you are not feeling well (and this includes sneezing, runny nose, or are exhibiting even minor cold symptoms), please stay home! Be mindful of any changes you may feel, including fever/chills, loss of taste or smell, etc.). It is advised that you get tested (either rapid or 24 hour) to rule out COVID. Also, please advise us that you will be absent from class because you are not feeling well.
  • Should a household family member, or someone that you have been in close contact with, test positive, please get tested yourself. If you test negative, you may attend class, but we do ask that you wear a mask to protect others.  Obviously, if you test positive, you will have to stay out of class for 5 days, and may return after those 5 days, wearing a mask, provided your symptoms are subsiding or have subsided.
  • Sharing of food may resume.
  • Please do your best to stay at least 6 feet apart.

We thank you in advance for your cooperation regarding all of this.

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