About Us

Having worked with the founders of NACSW® and many other experienced professional K9 handlers, Chris and Laura have a great appreciation for the science behind training methods, keeping them up to date on coaching techniques. While keeping in mind the importance of having fun with your dog and building a closer bond with them. 

Chris Busch, Certified Nose Work Instructor (CNWI), NACSW Certifying Official, NACSW Trial Judge, ORT Certifying Official and Judge.  (Chris@alliedk9.com)

Chris has been very active with K9 Nose Work® and NACSW® since 2008. Chris has watched this new sport grow since the very first sanctioned trial and is proud to be involved with this growing sport. 

His passion for this sport compelled him to learn more about canine behavior. He spent several years volunteering his time with the behavior and education department at his local shelter learning more about canine behavior. 

He has been honored to be an instructor at both Georgia Nose Work® Camp and at Pennsylvania Nose Work® Camps.  Camp is designed to enhance the understanding of K9 Nose Work® and to develop the skills necessary to compete in the sport.

Chris and his K9 partner, Barley, qualified to compete in the first two NACSW® Nationals competitions.  At Nationals teams compete against one another, over several days, in a format based on professional detection trials. 

He is also a Certifying Official and a Trial Judge and travels across the country officiating NACSW® sanctioned trials.

Laura Busch, Certified Nose Work Instructor (CNWI), NACSW Certifying Official, NACSW Trial Judge, ORT Certifying Official and Judge.  (Laura@alliedk9.com)

Laura has been very active with K9 Nose Work® and NACSW® since 2008 and has been a part of this sport as it has grown nationwide. 

She started Nose Work® by co-handling Barley in a class with one of the founders of NACSW®.  Since that time, she and her husband have added Heidi to the household and has taken classes exclusively with all three founders.  

Her passion for this sport compelled her to learn more about canine behavior. She spent several years volunteering her time with the behavior and education department at her local shelter to learn more about canine communication. 

She has also been honored to be an instructor at Georgia Nose Work® Camp  and Pennsylvania Nose Work® Camps.  Camp is designed to enhance the understanding of K9 Nose Work® and to develop the skills necessary to compete in the sport. 

She has helped to coordinate K9 Nose Work® trials in Southern California, acting as Trial Host, Trial Representative and/or Volunteer Coordinator.  She is also a Certifying Official and a Trial Judge and travels across the country officiating NACSW® sanctioned trials.