I joined the NW3 Club that our family is the only member of, on the weekend. We went to Union Grove, Wisconsin for my NW3 Trial at the Racine County Fairgrounds. On the way into town we saw this mural and Mom said we would need a photo by it if I got my title. That is a challenge I accepted and won! The sign is even in lime green, so I knew it was meant to be!
Most of my sniffing so far has been at camps or fairgrounds, so the types of areas are something I am familiar with. There is always lots of stuff piled up and animal smells too, but I can work through all of that. Mom took this photo of me after my first interior search. I searched some horse stalls in a big barn. An NW3 has six searches, all are zero to three hides, unknown which is the challenge for the human.
My second two searches were containers. I nailed the first one. As we were leaving the area, the judge was laughing. He told Mom he has judged a lot of dogs over the years, but he has never seen a dog so excited about “his snacks” as I am. That made both Mom and me happy. Remember the photos of me with my “snacks” back in February?
The day started our really great, but then the last two searches became a problem for my teammate, aka Mom. I had a big area full of stuff to search and I didn’t tell her about any odor. She was quite upset when we left the area. The next area was similar, but I found one hide. Still, she was not happy. Sometimes it is hard to know what to do to make her happy when I am sniffing. She figured I was just goofing off, even though I am not the type to do that.
After the trial ended we found out how many hides there were and where they were. This is where I found out Mom didn’t believe me in the last two searches. She says we need more pilot hours so she can understand me better. No matter, the main thing is I only missed one hide in my second container search. I earned a leg and since I had a leg from November, I earned my first NW3 Title! There were thirty eight dogs and I placed tenth, which isn’t bad for being only two years old. Team Lime Green is now a member of the exclusive GBGV NW3 Club. We are the only GBGV’s to hold this title, and we need three of them to move to the next level.
I also earned my third NW3 Element Title in Vehicles. After collecting my ribbons, we had a friend take our photo with this silly cow. It’s a fairgrounds, so we thought a farm themed photo would be nice.
This month I have two more chances at NW3 Titles. We will see how that goes. I had a real great time sniffing for my first NW3 Title and when we got back to the hotel, I ate my dinner and it was lights out for this guy! Sniffing is super fun, but it wears me out!
My GBGV Life is happy, so we’re joining Comedy Plus for Happy Tuesday!
You sound pretty smart and gifted to me, Nelson. Congratulations on your wins! Your ribbons are sure pretty!
Thank you. Mom says I’m the smartest boy and such a hard worker.
You’re a super start, Nelson. I know your mom is proud and so are all of us. All of you are most talented.
Thank you for joining the Happy Tuesday Blog Hop.
Have a fabulous Happy Tuesday. Scritches all around and my best to your wonderful mom. ♥
Mom is really liking having a boy, as I am a very good example.
Congratulations!!!
Thank you.
WOW, what an amazing day you had and big congratulations on joining The Club!
I had an amazing and super fun weekend!
Tell Mom you have a better nose than her and she should take your word for it.
Yes, she is learning to read my behavior and to trust my opinion, but it is hard for humans.
Well done Lime Boy!!! Maybe your mom will learn to trust you more now? Moms can be hard to train sometimes – just ask Olivia! What a lovely elite club you have joined!
Mom and Olivia are amazing but they have a lot of trials under their belts. We are doing well, but she needs to study me more so she knows why I’m doing what I am doing.
Great work! You are smart boy!! We are so impressed. We love all the photos but Mom said the one of you snoozing made her smile the most. You were zonked!! Have a great day. your friend Chester
It is really a lot of mental work over the course of an entire day. I love my sniffing and the snacks part is the best!
Wow! Nelson ~ congrats to you and Mom ~ wonderful photos of you both ~ and so proud of all you both did ~ glad you are resting now ~ hugs,
Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
We had a great day! Hopefully the next trial will be just as much fun!
Go Nelson…we think you did a pretty great job. We can’t wait to see how the next two NW3s go!
xoxo,
Rosy & Sunny
I’m excited to sniff again, so we will see how it goes and I can’t wait.
Hi Nelson, we want to thank you and your Mom for all your lovely comments on our blog. We have to read more and find out more about you. You sure are smart and very handsome too.
Woos – Misty and Timber
Thank you. We know you huskies. Mom has known your blog for many years she says. Thanks for stopping by!
Hooray and Yippee for you! It’s such fun to read about your sniffing and nose work, I know you all love what you do.
We do all love it, each in our own way. It is a great sport for doggies.
Congratulations! That’s awesome.
Thank you. Mom and I are quite happy.