by Stacy Barnett | Nov 12, 2022 | Nosework
Every hide has a purpose. A well balanced training program includes both Known and Blind hides. The success of your training may depend on how much of each you do! The balance between Known and Blind Hides depends on your point in training and the training challenges...
by Stacy Barnett | Nov 11, 2022 | Nosework
So you titled in a level? It can be temping to train for the level that you CAN enter rather than training for the QUALITY of your dog’s searching skills. I see this phenomenon more in AKC handlers than I do with NACSW handlers. That is not a judgement, more of...
by Stacy Barnett | Nov 10, 2022 | Nosework
Think back to a project that you were assigned at work or at school. Can you think of one? Was your assignment vague or was it clear? Did it have buzzwords in your objectives like “improve customer experience” or “enhance employee engagement”?...
by Stacy Barnett | Nov 8, 2022 | Nosework
On November 3, I hit a three year milestone of losing my “Epic Dog” Judd to cancer. I admit to crying… a lot… as I generally do when I think about losing him. We have all been there. If you have loved a dog, you have probably lost a dog too. We...
by Stacy Barnett | Nov 8, 2022 | Nosework
When we call Alert, we have usually gone through a series of decisions in our minds. The more straightforward the hide, the easier that thought process is. When the hide is more complex, we might have to do a more thorough risk assessment. In order to call Alert...
