"nosework" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: nose + work Etymology templates: {{com|en|nose|work}} nose + work Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} nosework (uncountable)
  1. The use of the sense of smell (usually of a dog) to track down targets. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-nosework-en-noun-8~D56h3m Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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          "text": "2022, Allie Bender, Emily Strong, Canine Enrichment for the Real World Workbook\nSensory stimulation prioritization\nAcross the Boad: Scent games like scent tubes, scatter feeding, or K9 Nosework\nIf necessary: Sniffaris"
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