In October 2012, Tigger and I competed in our first NW1 Trial. If you’ve read about Tigger’s first Nose Work class, or his Birch ORT, you know that he has some serious behavioral issues. I worked very hard to prepare Tigger to survive his very first competition. I was so proud that he somehow made …
The big moment arrived: Tigger’s first Nose Work class. Was this a big mistake? Would he have a melt-down? Would I be shamed by the behavior of my dog? It was never my plan. My other dogs had all been emotionally stable. But now I found myself living with dog full of serious issues. His …
A while ago we discussed what makes for a good Nose Work treat. I mentioned a recipe for Tuna Fudge. At the time I hadn’t tried it. So, I got busy. Turns out, these home made tuna treats are not hard to make, and my dog Tigger is a huge fan of the result! Update …
Handlers need nice gear, too. We’ve talked about what our dogs wear for Nose Work: whether they should wear a Nose Work harness, what kind of harness might work best, and what kind of long-line might work best. What about us? It’s time to outfit the other half of the team. Carrying Cookies Starting gear: …
When I took my very first Nose Work class, I bought a 15′ nylon lead. It was cheap. It was lightweight. It came in a pretty red. I thought I was done buying Nose Work leashes and long-lines. Fast forward to today. I keep finding excuses to buy new leashes: new colors, new materials, new …
Back in May, we discussed whether to use a dedicated Nose Work harness. Now we’ll talk choosing a Nose Work harness, including features, and some of the available choices. Harness Features Any harness you want to use for Nose Work must have a back clip. There are two big reasons to use a back clip …
Nose Work is still a new sport. It is growing at an astonishing rate, as handlers and their dogs fall in love with this fascinating activity. In fact, there are brand new Nose Work recommended books that did not exist before. Even if you go to regular K9 Nose Work classes, there is so much …
You’ve signed up for Introduction to Nose Work, or another Nose Work class, and you’d like to know: Does your dog need a designated Nose Work harness? Is your dog better off if that special harness is a Nose Work cue? It depends on who you ask. Personally, I prefer equipment flexibility. My Labrador, Tigger, …
So perhaps you’ve signed up for an Introduction to Nose Work class, and perhaps you’ve even read why great Nose Work treats have just the right taste, size, and integrity — and that the stink and slime factors matter too. There are so many great dog treats produced today. Which ones will be the most …
So you’ve signed up for an Introduction to Nose Work class. You want to be prepared, and you want your dog to have a great time and learn new things. Secretly, you also hope your dog will shine and impress your classmates. Don’t worry, we want your dog to shine too! So, what treats will …
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