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...
by Stacy Barnett | Nov 6, 2022 | Nosework
Have you ever heard the phrase “train like you trial”? Today I would like to talk about some of the differences between training and trialing. For me, I often approach my training hides differently than my trial hides. Why? Because each type of hide has a...
by Stacy Barnett | Nov 5, 2022 | Nosework
This weekend, Why did his very first Elite trial. Why is my naturally low confidence dog who at 11.5 years old has turned into a different dog! We were far from perfect but my goals for him were (1) keep him happy and confident, and (2) keep my points. I have happy to...
