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…]
Is Prime Rib Really A Thing? You Betcha!
Turns out, prime rib is a high value food at my house, at least for Bailie. My mom has always loved it, and when she found out she can buy a slice at the store, rather than making the whole thing, she started buying one now and then. One night she offered some to Bailie who pretty much eats anything. Her reaction was different than usual, she seemed to be extra crazy about it. [Read more…]
Motivational Training In Nose Work Is Paying Off
Our motivational training in nose work seems to be paying off. Both Bailie and I are good at nose work, but lately, we have been lacking enthusiasm. Both of us go to our regular class, and Mom has taken us each to some private lessons to work on our motivation. [Read more…]
A Successful Raffle And Nose Work Trial Weekend
We are thankful for a successful raffle and nose work weekend! Mom is part of a nose work committee that puts on trials a couple times a year in our area. The big guy in the back was our certifying official from Texas, Jason. This past weekend the trial was at the Lakeville Ames Arena, an ice arena, but one of the rinks had the ice out so we could use it. The trial was super close to where we live which is nice, and we had a fun raffle! [Read more…]
The Road To Nose Work In Appleton, WI
The last weekend in February, Mom, Bailie, Madison, and their driver/nanny hit the road to Appleton, WI for nose work elements trials! Bailie got her L1V Title last April and wanted to get a couple more. It is about a five hour drive with a stop or two, each way. Madison went along to experience her first road trip, and to learn what it is like at a nose work trial. Stay tuned, Madison starts nose work class on March 7th! [Read more…]
A Two Day Road Trip For Two
Last Thursday, Mom and me headed off on a two day road trip for two. I’ve never traveled with only me and Mom before. I’ve always had at least one sibling along, so this was super fun for us both! We headed off for my nose work trial at Abe Lincoln YMCA Camp in Blue Grass, Iowa. The drive was just over five hours plus stop time. [Read more…]
The Road To Somers Wisconsin By Bailie
The road trip to Somers Wisconsin was supposed to be a really fun two days with just me and Mom, but things didn’t really go as planned. I was called up from the wait list for an NW2 Trial spot just a week before the trial on July 24th. Mom and I took the opportunity and wanted to turn it into a fun road trip but it turned out to be more of just an adventure. [Read more…]
How Bailie Earned Her NW1 Title
A huge congratulations to Purple Girl, Bailie, who earned her NW1 Title (Nose Work 1 Title) on May 7th. She did an awesome job and had a lot of fun too! After missing the title by one element in Iowa, she was ready to prove to everyone she could do it! [Read more…]
Happy Mother’s Day Weekend
Happy Mother’s Day Weekend, my friends. I thought it would be nice for us each to take a selfie with Mom for my post. Of course, my sisters are not real good at selfies, and neither is my mom. If you look at the photos, the only real decent one is of me! Oh well, I can only do so much! [Read more…]
A Hair Raising Experience
Bailie says her Nose Work 1 trial on Saturday was a hair raising experience. She was number 3 in the run order, thus the “3” in the back window. With the strong winds, and farm challenges, I do believe her. Actually, the proof is in her head furs! [Read more…]