Shelley Smith is the founder of K-9 Enterprises and a Certified Nose Work Instructor (CNWI) and Certifying Official (CO), Judge, and Supervising Certifying Official (SCO) under K9 Nose Work and the National Association of Canine Scent Work (NACSW). Shelley is also a Pet Partners Evaluator and National Program Director (NPE).

She began her Nose Work training with the Founders in 2006 in Long Beach, California, and has been involved in Nose Work classes since their inception.

Shelley resides in Glendora, CA.

Shelley has trained and/or competed in K9 and Equestrian events including; hunter jumping, agility, obedience, studio training, therapy work, K9 crisis response, and freestyling. She currently has two Golden Retrievers; Tilly (Summit Titled) and Daisy (NW2 Titled and Scent Work Masters level).

I love the Nose Work sport because all dogs can do it. We learn to understand and observe our dogs in this sport, through doing what they like to do. We learn to observe and listen to communication coming from them, through their eyes and body movement. We bring happiness to their spirit, as they do something that they love to do, while we encourage their natural instincts. I believe this sport will add a very special bond between you and your dog.

Shelley enjoyed evaluating therapy animal teams as a Pet Partners Evaluator in both the Portland area and presently in the So. California area. She has volunteered with Pet Partners for close to 20 years with her Golden Retrievers and at present, and evaluates new and renewing teams for Pet Partners.

Shelley currently teaches K9 Nose Work classes, conducts workshops and demonstrations at various local events.

Many thanks to Terri Spaeth-Merrick for taking photos, several of which are featured on this website.