11/03/2025
It’s been a HOT minute since we’ve been able to update you guys on our own dogs! We (Stacey & Kristi) believe passionately in learning from those who have been in your shoes. So… today we went out and put on the shoes! 👟
Ember, Arlo, Gaze, Nina and Charlie all came out to play at a CKC containers only trial today and boy did we have FUN! Both Charlie & Gaze made their debut in scentwork, with 2/2 Q’s in novice and open levels. Ember and Nina tried their hand at the excellent level and while they made their handlers sweat a little, they both finally got the job done with 1/1 Q’s! Arlo snagged a Q in the open level and even got to try out the big leagues in excellent.
Between the two of us, we have 6 tracking titles, 9 scent work titles and over 40 qualifying runs on multiple dogs across venues. So when we say we have been in your shoes, trust. Because while we can say we have gone out and came home with a Q over 40 times, we also remember the 40 times that we didn’t. Through the wins and losses, highs and lows, we can confidently say there is without a doubt something to be learned each time you step into the arena- Q or not.
Many congratulations to the other competitors there today, success is so much more fun when you get to share it with good humans. 🫶🏼 and huge thanks to HCKOC for putting on a super smooth and well run trial!
Winter is a great opportunity to get in some classes and start your Nosework journey if you haven’t already… come, join us, you’ll be hooked we promise 🙊
