Putting your dog’s nose to work
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...
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...
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...
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.
Any harness you want to use for Nose Work must have a back clip. There are two big reasons...
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...
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...