Michelle Munson has worked with dogs and their humans since 1991 in obedience as well as reactive dog rehabilitation.

She began teaching Scent Work classes since 2015. That year she became only the fourth instructor in Texas to earn a Certified Nose Work Instructor (CNWI) designation through the National Association of Canine Scent Work (NACSW).

In 2016 she achieved the ranks of both Judge and Certified Search Designer for another national scent work competition sponsor, United States Canine Scent Sports (USCSS). Per USCSS, the Chief Search Designer is required to be an “expert on odor” and responsible for designing the search areas and setting the hides for trials.

In 2017, Ms. Munson satisfied the requirements to become an Expert Judge for AKC Scent Work competitions (judging all levels from Novice through Detective), and today is invited to judge at AKC trials around the country. Since 2017 she has also hosted trials in Central Texas for NACSW, USCSS, and AKC.

When not teaching, Michelle is out competing with her three canine companions, Golden Retriever Muira (AKC Scent Work Master, NACSW Elite 2, USCSS Master), Bernese Mountain Dog Apollo (AKC Scent Work Master, NACSW NW3x2 and USCSS Senior), and her English Cocker Spaniel Jazz (AKC Scent Work Excellent, NACSW NW2 and USCSS Advanced).

LEARN WITH MICHELLE

Below you will find the online courses, seminars, webinars, eBooks, video reviews and private video consultation services Michelle offers through Scent Work University.