by Stacy Barnett | Aug 18, 2022 | Nosework
We have Cultural Norms in our sport that limit us and that keep us from growing as trainers and handlers.
by Stacy Barnett | Mar 27, 2021 | Nosework
Sourcing is at its core, one of the MOST important skills that you can create with your searching dog. It’s the very essence of finding a hide. Sourcing skills are what separate a well trained dog from a dog that doesn’t really understand his job. What is Sourcing?...
by Stacy Barnett | Oct 30, 2020 | Nosework
What truly IS a Final Response? A Final Response is an intentional behavior given to communicate to the handler that the dog believes that criteria has been met so that the handler will produce a reward. That’s all it is… Final Responses are fraught with...
by Stacy Barnett | Apr 4, 2020 | Nosework
What if I told you that you could fix your Pooling Odor problem without working on Pooling Odor? Would you believe me? It’s true. Well, at least initially. First, let’s talk about Pooling Odor… now “technically” there is no scientific...