We are getting started in AKC Scent Work here at my house. NACSW will always be our number one sport, but another venue for sniffing is a good thing for a house full of scent hounds! My sisters got to give it the first try last weekend. Mom registered Bailie in novice containers and buried hides, Madison in interiors. [Read more…]
The Great Minnesota Sniffover 2018
The Great Minnesota Sniffover 2018 is now in the books. My sisters went to camp this year, and not only learned a lot, they had a fabulous time at Camp Warren by Eveleth. This was the fourth year of camp. Bailie and I attended the first two, and then Madison took my place as only two dogs per handler can have a working spot. [Read more…]
I Earned A New Nose Work Title Last Weekend!
I earned a new nose work title last weekend! Just a few days after turning twelve, Mom had me entered in a Level 2 Interior Element Trial, just ten minutes from our house! I’ve been in a few trials at the Hasse Arena before, and actually earned my Level 1 Interior Element Title there. [Read more…]
A Dog Sports Road Trip – Part 1 De Land, IL
Last Friday, Mom and my sisters headed out on a 1200 mile, 3 day, dog sports road trip. The first destination was De Land, IL for a nose work trial. Bailie was entered in another NW3 trial. The drive to De Land took about eight hours including a few short stops for fun, food, and going potty. Originally, they had planned to stop at Montrose Dog Beach because they loved it so much last year, but with Madison in heat, and Bailie not able to run wild, they had to cancel that part of the plans. [Read more…]
I’m Thankful For Another Nose Work Title
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. [Read more…]
Madison Earns Her First Nose Work Title In Joliet Illinois
Madison earned her first nose work title in Joliet, IL on July 15th. Mom, Madison, and Bailie all took the almost seven hour drive for her to compete. It seemed a bit silly to travel so far, so early in her career, but Mom really wanted to give it a try, and they did it. [Read more…]
A Fun Afternoon Of Vehicle Sniffing For Bailie
Back on Mother’s Day, Bailie and Mom had an afternoon of vehicle sniffing. Bailie has been doing really well with vehicles, so they hoped to get a title. There were four searches, each with two hides. [Read more…]
An NW3 Vehicle Element Title for Bailie in Luxemburg
On May 5th, Bailie earned an NW3 Vehicle Element Title at the trial in Luxemburg, Wisconsin. It was not the day they had hoped for, but Mom and Bailie are proud to have at least accomplished something. [Read more…]
I’m Thankful For Personal Successes In Nose Work
I’m thankful for personal successes in nose work I’ve recently attained. My mom is very competitive, and not a real team person. Selecting dogs as teammates has been very humbling, and difficult for her, but through a lot of failures, she has learned to really appreciate spending time with us, doing what we love, and attaining some personal goals. [Read more…]
Nose Work At The Ski Lodge For Bailie And Madison
Bailie and Madison were at the ski lodge for their Afton Alps nose work trials earlier this month. Who would have thought it would be below freezing with snow still on the ground in April! Mom snapped the photo of the old sign on the way to the trial one morning. She thinks old signs are cool. [Read more…]
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