Last weekend, Mom and I took a road trip to Davenport, Iowa for my NW3 Trial. We both had real high hopes for a successful trial. Going in I had a chance to bring home three titles, but in the end I came home with one. We are both a bit disappointed, but one ribbon is something to be thankful for.
Last week, I wasn’t my usual self even before we left for Iowa. Mom thought it was the heat and humidity, and didn’t worry much about it. At my trial, I wasn’t my usual enthusiastic self. It was a chore just to get me to the search area, and then Mom had to almost pull me around in a few searches. I was happy to be doing nose work, but I wasn’t on task as always. After we got home, Mom realized I had a skin rash in a “sensitive area” between my back legs. That explains why I wasn’t into walking. I’m doing much better now.
I did find eight of the ten hides, but my searches were not pretty, and Mom doesn’t want to even post videos because it is not the usual Emma searching. Thankfully, I did pass the vehicle element, with three vehicles, and one hide. This was my third time, which means I earned my NW3-V Title.
See the vehicle in the middle? The hide was a simple license plate hide on that car. By coincidence, Mom put my face right on the license plate with her hands because I was not searching, but I didn’t alert to the odor. We went all the way around the car an on the second pass I found it. That is how off I was.
I have a photo of all the searches and the hides. I found the three exterior hides, but kept one of them to myself. I missed one in the third interior room, but I passed vehicles and containers.
It’s been a year since I earned a nose work title, so I am pretty happy to have another title. Mom and I will keep on trying, but Bailie got the spots in the next two trials. She has more luck getting in than I do lately. As long as I am having fun, and enjoy nose work, I will keep on trying!
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Well that’s really wonderful, congrats on the new Title, we’re so proud of you! Thanks for joining the Thankful Thursday Blog Hop!
Thank you. It wasn’t pretty, but it still counts.
Well done on getting a title!
Thank you.
congrats Emma you are always the n°1 with da bestest nose of da world. we hope the skin rash is much much better now and forgotten soon. and hey the ribbon is even made with purple… your color!!! how great!
I’m feeling much better now, thank you.
Great job. Sorry you were feeling bad, but you did great just the same.
It took a lot of the fun out of things for both of us, but at least we got one title.
You WON a ribbon…WOOHOO and well done
I do hope that rash has cleared up now and you’re all better again
Loves and licky kisses
Princess Leah xxx
I’m feeling better now, but it sure hit at a bad time.
I hope you are feeling better. One title is excellent. Toning to sneeze at
No, I’m proud of it, but it was not how I wanted to end the trial. Maybe next time will run better.
One title is better than none! BIG congratulations!!! especially working under duress
Considering I didn’t feel well, it was a good performance, but tough for both of us.
I’m sorry about the rash. You can’t be chipper when your skin hurts or burns. You’ll do better next time. Emma
I tried to be happy, but it was not really possible a lot of the time.
We are so proud of you, Emma! You are always #1 with me. XXOO Bentley ♥
Thank you. I’m happy about it, but I wish I had done better. I love the sport so much, but I didn’t feel good.
Congrats on da title and I’m glad ya got da rash cleared up!
Thank you. It was not fun, but I’m feeling much better now.
Congratulations on another title!
Thank you. It was not a pretty one, but it is a title.
We love your attitude Emma! It is all about the fun and Mama time. Ribbons are just a fringe benefit!
xoxo,
Rosy, Arty & Jakey
Mom is really into the ribbons, I just enjoy the sport.
Congratulations on your new title! We’re sorry that rash was bothering you and put a damper on your weekend. Glad you are feeling better though!
I have always been a drama queen which makes a small issue into a mountain.
Congrats on your title, Emma. I’m so glad that your mom figured out why you weren’t yourself. Heal fast, sweet girl.
I’m doing much better. It just took a few days of Mom helping me out with caring for the area.
Well done with the nose work, in spite of your trials.
Thank you. Considering I wasn’t feeling right, I did pretty well.
Huge congrats!
It wasn’t all we hoped for, but I’m happy to have at least the one title.