Last weekend I earned two new nose work titles. The first day, Saturday, was the big trial, but I failed miserably. If you read my post about my hormones, you know I’ve had trouble with fear. Well, it happened again, and I ended up placing dead last at the trial. I was too scared to search and to tell Mom about hides. Olivia was along both days as my cheerleader. She tried her best to cheer me up, but it didn’t work on Saturday.
We were back in Northfield on Sunday for my two element specialty trials. Level 1 Containers (L1C) was in the morning. There would be four searches. I failed this trial back in March, and in May, I earned a leg, so I only needed to pass three searches on Sunday. It was not a piece of cake, and Mom had to get creative with me to get me working, but I passed all four of the searches and earned my L1C Title. Only twelve of the thirty five dogs passed all four, which makes me feel really good about being one of those dogs.
Olivia was pretty bored and getting a bit mad about spending a second day in the car. She wanted to sniff too, but she is too young to trial. Can you see how mad she is? I had to do the same thing with Bailie, so I feel for her. We have our shade cover over the car, and our big fan to keep us cool, but two days is a long time in the life of a five month old puppy.
Sunday afternoon it was the Level 1 Interior (L1I) trial. I’ve never tried for this one before, so I needed to pass all four searches to earn a title. I worked hard, Mom worked hard, and team pink passed all four searches and I earned my L1I Title. It was amazing to go from such a terrible day on Saturday to such a great day on Sunday! I’m super proud of my two nose work titles! A lot of our friends were working at the trial, and all their support cheering for me really helped me out a lot. Good friends are the best!
When the photos and videos come out, I will post again so you can see my sniffer nose in action!
After our lousy nose work day on Saturday, Mom took Olivia and I for a nice walk in Northfield along the Cannon River. She told us how when she worked in Northfield years ago, she would sometimes take Emma and Katie for walks along the river.
The park area has a lot of trails and is somehow associated with Carlton College, but we did not visit the college. My brain was too fried from the stress of the day to think about college.
It was real quiet, and relaxing which was perfect after a long day of nose work. One day I think we will go back when Olivia is older. We only walked for a half hour because she isn’t suppose to walk too far at her age. What a great way to clear our minds after a bad day, and get ready for our next day!
We are joining our friends at Living Laughing and Barking in Our Backyard is for their Nature Friday blog hop.
Wow! Always remember you have friends all over the world cheering you on.
I love it when I do my sports and the crowd roars when I get it right, plus a lot of the people that we hang out with waiting for our turn give me some love too. That is all better than any treats.
Way to go, Madison! So happy you bounced back on Sunday after your meltdown Saturday. I also tend to be on the shy side, and I forgot to tell you yesterday I am having behavioral issues at home (on the carpet.) My mom is not very happy with me. it started before Puffin arrived so we can’t blame her. Have a happy weekend! XOXO, Sparkle
I’ve never been fearful, so it is all new, but it is going away, thank goodness. Olivia has carpet issues. She pulled out the carpet in three spots. Mom is not happy.
Hooray and big congrats on the 2 titles, that was a wonderful recovery after the bad day on Saturday. That park really looks like a nice one!
Mom never gives up, and sometimes like last weekend, it is a good way to be.
You did good, Madison! I know how difficult working under stress is – I don’t work well in extreme heat. We attempted L1V a few months back in an early heat wave and although I found the hides, I didn’t stop long enough to give a signal; I was headed for the shade! Zachary
I found the L1V hides earlier in August, but I was too scared to tell Mom. I’m getting back to my old fearless self which makes us all happy. Searching in hot weather is quite challenging!
oh what a day!!! congrats to you so much good things made that bad day much better and to see how much friends you have is something like a big trophy too … you were a double winner that day and every day yay! the mama is on the way to arm up our equipment too, after that day in the glowing heat …
Overall, it turned out to be a good weekend. We all went home happy, except Olivia who was held hostage in the car for two days, LOL!
Madison darling we all have off days..thing is you know you can do and and so does Mom!! Just no telling what might have triggered the bad day but a new day brought success. Olivia you look like you are ever so ready I bet it is fun watching you and Madison sniffin’ in unison.
Hugs Cecilia
I never had this fear thing before, but it has been bad. Now it is finally going away.
Congratulations Madison! Wishing you all a great Labor Day weekend!
Mine will be quiet. My sisters have some things planned, and Mom really needs a few days off! Enjoy your weekend.
Aw, we’re so proud of and happy for you, Madison! Those hormone-charged days are really rough, so we’re glad you’re getting past them now! And it’s always a great thing to have your friends cheering you on and supporting you. Have a great Furryday and Weekend with your Mom, Bailie, and Olivia!!
Mom was amazed we were able to pass all the searches, but is shows that I am coming back.
WOOOO HOOO!!! Congratulations!!
Thank you!
Adorable and so smart too. Congratulations.
Have a woof woof day and weekend. My best to your peeps. ♥
I got beauty and brains, but not size, LOL!
Go Madison!! Way to come back on the second day of the trials! We can only imagine how well you’ll do now that you are back to your old self!
xoxo,
Rosy, Jakey & Arty
Mom can’t wait to have my old self back. It has been hard on her.
so awesome!!! You’ve really been managing a lot lately. So glad you’re on the other side of it now. My brother went back to day care today (he had HIS surgery last week). If he had to… he could have RUN all the way there! On the highway!! 😉. Have a great weekend. Your friend Lilly
For boys it is easier, but I’m glad mine is done. Hope Chester is doing great and being normal.
Congratulations, Madison! Your bedroom walls must be loaded with beautiful ribbons!
Our office is called our motivation room with all our winnings on the walls 🙂
Excellent work! As things settle down, i know you will be back to yourself and able to earn more titles soon.
I sure hope so, because this summer has been tough.
Well done! Some wins are a bit harder than others but you did it! Congrats.
Some days are just harder, but we keep on trying.
An awesome day, huge congrats
Thank you.
It must have been that nice walk that renewed your spirits and got you going on that second day, Madison. Good job, congratulations on your new titles!!
Thank you. I was still a bit off on Sunday, but I was not as scared.
Nice and good luck to you 🙂