We were in Sandwich Illinois last weekend for my NW1 nose work trial it was held at the fairgrounds which always makes for some fun sniffing. Our photographer loves this fair sign, so we had to get a shot of it!
As with all dog sports, I spent a lot of my day waiting in the car for it to be my turn. I have to be hooked in because if I’m not, I will explore the entire interior of our car and Mom doesn’t find that amusing. Madison was with us, but she doesn’t have to be tied down since she is a good girl and stays in the backseat.
Unfortunately, I had a problem with some air flow and I made a false alert on the chair next to the correct chair in my interior search. Mom and I were shocked and sad, but it is what it is. I did my other three searches really well. I’m still young and have a lot to learn. The results were posted at the end of the trial. A friend said to Mom, “Olivia placed 3rd in vehicles.” Mom laughed and said, “yeah, right.” Guess what, I did place 3rd in vehicles!
Placements are always great, but this one is very special. Mom did her first nose work trial with Emma in September 2014. Since that time, with four different dogs, she has done almost forty NACSW trials and never once has a dog earned a placement. It is something Mom has accepted will never happen. I am fast compared to the other family dogs, but there are dogs that make me look super slow. Earning a placement after so many trials with so many dogs is a very special thing for our family, and I am super proud of myself.
My placement in Sandwich Illinois more than made up for missing the hide in my interior search. Maybe if I work on it there will be other placements down the road, but if not, no one can take this one away from me! I also earned a “P” for pronounced. Pronounced is given by a judge in a search where they feel there was great teamwork and exceptional handling. Mom has only ever had one of those before with Emma, so she is thrilled I achieved that as well at such a young age.
congrats for the wonderful results in vehicle search!!! we know you will become one of the bestest sniffing dogs … or even the best one ever.
I have plans to be a sniffing star, but we will see if it happens.
Olivia is going to be a superstar. I can see it and I think you can too.
Have a fabulous day. Scritches to all the pups and a hug to your wonderful mom. ♥
Thank you. Mom and I have big plans, but we take it one step at a time. Every accomplishment is another towards our goals.
WOW, WOW, WOW, congrats on the Placement and the P too sweet Olivia, ya sure did great!!! Thanks for joining our Thankful Thursday Blog Hop!
Yes, I am pretty proud of what I have done that my sisters couldn’t get done. Hopefully there will be more to come.
YAY, Olivia! You do look so proud of yourself – as well you should. Congratulations to your team. XOXO, Sparkle
Thank you. Mom always makes sure we know when we do well, and we are proud when we do a good job.
We are all so proud of you, congratulations!
Thank you. Mom is very proud of me too.
Your purple Pronounced ribbon is just beautiful, Olivia, and you look as proud of yourself as we are of you!
Mom makes sure I know when I do a really good job, and I love that.
Congratulations Olivia…what a beautiful purple ribbon!!
Thank you.
Awesome work Olivia!
Thank you. I did my best and it paid off on that search especially.
great work for such a new star and a youngin’ at that.
I take my work very seriously, and aspire to do well. Mom loves it when I do really well too.
Wahoo, Olivia! You and your mom are rock stars!
I’m the rock star, she just follows my lead 🙂
Congratulations!
Thank you.
WOW! Congratulations Team Olivia!! We are very proud of you! And I’m sure Emma is smiling down on you from the Rainbow Bridge, quite proudly. ❤️
I hope so. Since I never knew her I don’t know but I hear she was a real wonderful girl.
Bravo, Olivia! Well done.
Thank you. I’m super proud of myself.