K9 Nose Time

23/01/2025

New Podcast Episode Alert: Are you ACTUALLY ready for that trial you entered?

🚨 We’re diving deep into the world of trial preparation and mental readiness in our latest episode of the K9 Nose Time Podcast!

🎧🐾 Lesia and Danielle share their insights and experiences on everything from preparing for trials, setting realistic goals, and training strategies for newbie dogs, to handling the pressure of trialing whilst being an instructor.

🙌 Here’s what you’ll get from this episode:

✅ Expert tips on preparing yourself and your dog for trials

✅ The importance of mental readiness and its impact on performance

✅ The do's and don'ts of over-trialing and balancing training with competition

✅ A sneak peek into training plans for upcoming Odour Recognition Tests (ORTs)

✅ Insights into nosework training and strategies for higher level dogs

🐕 Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or just starting your scent work journey, this episode is packed with valuable, relatable, and FUN tips you won’t want to miss!

🌟 🎧 Tune in now and get ready to level up your training!

https://nosetime.podbean.com/e/episode-23-are-you-actually-ready-for-that-trial/

06/01/2025

🐾✨ Reflecting on 2024: A Year of Sniffy Adventures! ✨🐾

This year has been full of incredible moments—training breakthroughs, trial successes, and lots of growth in the scent work community. 💪🌟

From personal achievements to lessons learned, we’re celebrating every step of the journey. 🙌 Now, with 2025 just around the corner, we’re gearing up for even bigger goals and opportunities. 🚀

Here’s to the wins, the growth, and keeping those noses working! 🎉🐕

https://nosetime.podbean.com/e/reflecting-on-a-year-of-scent-success-challenges-triumphs/

💬 What’s been your proudest 2024 moment? Share below! 👇

22/12/2024

🐾 Thank You for an Amazing Year! 🐾🎉

As 2024 winds down, we want to take a moment to say a heartfelt THANK YOU to our incredible dog and handler teams that continue to inspire us 💖 Whether you’re just starting out or have been with us for years, every small victory, and every lesson learned is a testament to your hard work and the amazing bond you share with your dogs. 🐶❤️

To our instructors: Your guidance and expertise have inspired us all and helped build the supportive, fun community we’re so proud of. 🙌

Here’s to the memories we’ve made and the exciting adventures ahead in 2025! 🎆

K9 Nose Time Instructors: Holly, Danielle F, Danielle L, Alison & Lesia
(absent: Margaret)

16/12/2024

Photos from Friday night's Christmas Scent Detectives!

🎄It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!! 🎄

Here is the link to photos from K9 Nose Time's Christmas Scent Detectives event last Friday (Dec 13):

https://confidentcanines.shootproof.com/gallery/26479831/

🎅 Lots of fun, festive sniffing! Hope you all enjoy the photos! 🎅

09/12/2024

Photos are available from this weekend's Level 1 Interior Trial!

Here is the link to photos from the ACSW Level 1 Interiors Trial on Sat 7th Dec, hosted by K9 Nose Time:

https://confidentcanines.shootproof.com/gallery/26385617/

It turned out to be a dark, rainy day and only one search area could be photographed, but the dogs were all clearly having a great time... lots of sniffing success! Well done everyone!

07/12/2024

🌟 Level 1 Interior Trial – What a Day! 🌟

We had an amazing time hosting the Level 1 Interior Trial today!

🎥 For trial videos and debriefs, check out ACSW - Trial Debriefs.
📸 Photos by Confident Canines Photography are coming soon—stay tuned!

A huge shoutout to our fantastic team who made it all possible:
👉 CO/Judge: Lesia Burford
👉 Judge: Lynne Harding
👉 Photographer: Confident Canines Photography

And, of course, our amazing volunteers—we couldn’t have done it without your hard work and support. 💪

Here’s to more sniffing success! 🐕💖

03/12/2024

Emails have been sent for this Saturday's ACSW Level 1 Interiors Trial at North Rocks.

Please note your check-in times and prepare for the day to potentially be really warm.

- Danielle & Lesia

Send a message to learn more

03/12/2024

Photos from the Level 2 Containers Trial! Thanks Confident Canines Photography

Here is the link for photos from the L2C trial held at Castle Hill on Nov 24th, hosted by K9 Nose Time:

https://confidentcanines.shootproof.com/gallery/26275934/

Lots of great container searching by the dogs, despite the heat! 🐶🐾

26/11/2024

🐾 Registration Closing November 30 🐾
Join us for our Level 1 Interiors Element Specialty Trial (L1I) hosted by K9 Nose Time!

🔍 Event: ACSW - Australian Canine Scent Work- L1I
📍 Location: North Rocks
✅ Requirements to enter: Passed Birch ORT
📆 Saturday Morning Dec 7, 2024: early start!

Don't forget to complete your registration AND pay to secure your spot! 🐕

🔗 Register here: https://app.acsw.com.au/members

24/11/2024

🌟 What a Day at the Level 2 Containers Trial! 🌟

We had a lovely (but super hot!) day hosting the Level 2 Containers Trial today, and what an incredible group of dogs and handlers we had! 🐕✨

There was some truly beautiful handling on display, with so much trust in your dogs and training shining through. 🥰 A massive well done to everyone who participated! 👏

📸 Photos by Confident Canines Photography will be up soon!
🎥 For trial videos and debrief, head over to ACSW - Trial Debriefs

Huge thanks to our amazing team of volunteers! and officials!:
👉 CO/Judge: Lesia Burford
👉 Judge: Sue Town
👉 SRL: Holly Floyd
👉 Photographer: Confident Canines Photography

We couldn’t have done it without you all! 💪

11/11/2024

🐾 Registration Closing November 17 🐾

Join us for our Level 2 Containers Element Specialty Trial (L2C) hosted by K9 Nose Time!

🔍 Event: ACSW - Australian Canine Scent Work- L2C
📍 Location: Castle Hill
✅ Requirements to enter: Passed L1C AND Birch ORT AND Anise ORT
📆 Sunday Morning Nov 24, 2024: early start!

Don't forget to complete your registration AND pay to secure your spot! 🐕

🔗 Register here: https://app.acsw.com.au/members

04/11/2024

Photos from the recent level 1 containers trial are up! Thanks Confident Canines Photography!

Here is the link for photos from the L1C trial at Castle Hill on Nov 1st, hosted by K9 Nose Time:

https://confidentcanines.shootproof.com/gallery/25922497

📦🐶🐾🐕🎁

02/11/2024

We had an amazing time hosting the ACSW - Australian Canine Scent Work Level 1 Containers Element Specialty Trial last night! 🎉 Thanks to all the teams who made this an awesome event!

📍 Castle Hill, NSW
🗓️ 1 November 2024
👥 Host: K9 Nose Time
🎖️ Certifying Official: Lesia Burford
🧑‍⚖️ Judge: Danielle Foster

🐾 Huge congratulations to everyone who participated! 🏅
30 out of 46 teams titled in L1C – a fantastic 65% success rate!

Check out the full results and search details over at ACSW - Trial Debriefs

Thank you Confident Canines Photography for the photos. Keep a lookout for more photos soon!! 📸🐕

28/10/2024

📧 Emails Sent for This Friday's L1C at Castle Hill!

Check your inbox and junk mail to make sure you’ve got all the details!

We can't wait to see you there, teams! 🐾🎉

27/10/2024

Update: SOLD OUT

🐾 Does your dog need extra space or a confidence boost? Whether they're shy, sensitive, or simply eager to learn, K9 Nose Work® is a game every dog can enjoy! 🐾

🌟 Join our Intro to K9 Nose Work® Workshop and unlock the joy of scent work with your dog!

🔍 What You’ll Learn:

Foundations of K9 Nose Work®
To prepare for “Intro to Odour"

📍 Location: Castle Hill
📅 Date: November 6, 2024, Wednesday evening.
🏆 Instructor: Danielle Leong

🎁 Give your dog the gift of scent work! This rewarding activity strengthens their natural abilities, builds confidence, and is great for all dogs.

🔗 Register now: https://k9nosetime.com.au/workshops-2/

26/10/2024

Hi Teams!

This Intro workshop sold out in 30min. We will have another one soon I promise!

If you would like to keep up to date please visit our website and fill in the expression of interest for Mantrailing.

Happy Sniffing!
-Lesia

https://k9nosetime.com.au/mantrailing-with-k9-nose-time/

25/10/2024

UPDATE: SOLD OUT

🚨 Exciting News, Teams! 🚨

We’re thrilled to announce our first 'Intro to Mantrailing' Workshop 🎉, led by Mantrailing Global instructors Danielle Leong and Lesia Burford! 🐾

🗓 Limited to 6 spots! If you miss out, fill out our Expression of Interest form to be the first to know about future Intro Workshops and Progression classes.

📍 Sydney, we can’t wait to get trailing with you!

https://k9nosetime.com.au/intro-to-mantrailing-workshop/

23/10/2024

🌟 We’re looking forward to our vehicle workshops this weekend!

Emails will go out tonight.

Just a heads up that all working spots are now SOLD OUT for both levels. However, we do have a few auditor spots still available if you’d like to join us and learn alongside the participants.

We can’t wait to see everyone there! 😊🚗