K9 Sniff Club Dog Training

11/01/2025

Some days are meant to be savored…..
Parker and I headed to Kentucky for AKC scent trials put on by Greater Louisville Training Club. He blew me away with how well he worked, even Exterior, instead of succumbing to every other smell in the woods 😆. We did all Novice elements in trial 1 and all Advanced elements in trial 2. We qualified in ALL eight searches, earning his Advanced Exterior and Buried titles for his overall Advanced scent title. But, the cherry on top was that he ended up High In Trial in BOTH trials!

08/18/2025

Parker’s first (ever) AKC Advanced Interior search; also from August 16.

08/17/2025

Took advantage of a day off and a local AKC Scent Work trial…. Knew signing up for a trial in mid-August could have a downside, and we had it…. One of the hottest, most humid days of the year. Went ahead and played anyway. Yes, Parker was panting more and I was wilting but we made the most of the opportunity. I also entered him in his first next level (Advanced) searches - doing 4 Novice and 4 Advanced searches for the day. It was a new trial site at a scout camp with a lot of driving between search areas. Parker ended up doing very well for the long, hot day. He ended up passing 2 of his Advanced searches (Containers with 4th place and Interiors). He also added 3 more Qualifying runs towards his Novice Elite titles, taking just 2.66 seconds in his Container search. Thanks to ESSFTA for holding this event. Enjoyed the location, but think I might like it better in a milder season! It was definitely a learning experience, for both of us. Was super having students out competing, too! Here is his Advanced Container video.

08/15/2025

No pressure, just a chance to have some fun with your dog in the fall......

The Belgian Tervuren club (HBTC) I am a member of is holding 4 AKC FastCAT trials the weekend of Oct. 11-12, 2025. Open to all dogs registered with AKC! It's now open and here's how to come join the fun.

Fast CAT - Heartland Belgian Tervuren Club (2025 Event)

06/24/2025

The AKC sent out an email to club about participating in dog sports in extreme heat:

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Summer Heat

By guyhfisher on June 23, 2025
Dear Clubs,
We would like to advise you that this weekend there will be extreme heat in several parts of the country. As a precaution, we advise you have cooling stations available at your events for the competitive canines like ice and kiddie swimming pools to keep them cool. Additionally, please be mindful of the signs of heatstroke and seek immediately veterinary care if you believe a dog is affected.
Signs of heat stroke:
• Heavy panting
o Rapid breathing
o Excessive drooling
o Bright red gums and tongue
o Standing 4-square, posting or spreading out in an attempt to maintain balance.
• If you believe your dog is suffering from heatstroke, get them into a cool environment right away.
• Immerse your dog in cool water—do not use ice cold water, it can shock your dog’s system. Use cool water in areas where blood flows heavily, i.e. the pads of their feet, the groin area, and their jugular vein.
• Cool wet towels can be used to lower your dog’s body temperature
• Get your dog to a vet as soon as possible. Your dog may look like it is responding to the cooling techniques but could suffer internal injury. It is best to have them examined to rule out any complications.
Additional summer tips and information can be found here

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06/09/2025

ABTC AKC Novice Container - was fun to watch him chase the odor.

06/09/2025

Novice Buried

06/09/2025

Parker and I got to attend the American Belgian Tervuren Club’s national Scent Work trial. He passed every element (Interior, Exterior, Buried and Container) which put him in contention for High In Trial! We missed it by 5 seconds but did complete ALL four searches with a total time of a little over 51 seconds! These Qualifying runs helped him earn his Novice Interior, Exterior and overall Scent Work Novice titles.

04/20/2025

Woo-hoo!! Business goal met!!

Had an army of women help me change from old carpet to rubber mats yesterday and today. Well, not an army, just 5 plus me, but the tasks were accomplished like an army. Sherry Cathey helped me muscle out some heavily glued carpet on Friday. We truly thought it might win when we started with the toughest section! 😵‍💫💪🏻 Today Chris Smith brought a crew that layed the mats like pros. I am truly grateful to you all. The place looks great!

04/05/2025

If you have ever wanted to see AKC scent work statistics, there is a group that keeps track of all the records by breed, title, date, etc. There are a lot of different ways to look at the records. Here is the site:

WeSmellBetter.com uses Scent Work trial results published by the AKC to generate statistics and reports to support enjoyment and improvement of the sport. If you have any issues or a new feature you would like to see added please use the Contact Us link.

03/31/2025

The May training schedule is now available! It includes a new Introduction to Nose Work class! See comment for site link.

03/30/2025

Parker (14 months old) got to do his first Nose Work trial today. We headed to Olathe, KS for a NACSW NW1 trial. This level has four searches - container, vehicle, interior and exterior, each with one hide to locate. And, you have to have a perfect day to get the title. I didn’t have a lot of expectations, only a goal for us BOTH to enjoy the experience. He DID it!! I was so proud of his overall attitude and joy throughout the day. He ended up earning “Pronounced” marks from the judges in 3 of his searches. The best part was enjoying the day with friends. Love the comraderie of this sport.