Let's talk about a quality of training that no one talks about... Latency.  Reducing is  necessary for success at trialing at the upper levels, but is so easy to start training at the lower levels.  Let's talk about the concept and how we can apply it.

Join Me in this latest episode in order to reduce chances of missing HIDES by  understanding our dog's latency to reengage!

This isn't really a Podcast...  it's a recording of my musings on the phrase "Trust Your Dog"....  the file is unedited and unrehearsed.

Confidence is a challenging concept...  it's a matter of balance...  knowing your dog and setting your dog up for success. This Podcast explores how we assess confidence and how we determine how to build it.

Why, Stacy's Mini Aussie, went from not being able to search 3 boxes in his front yard to earning Overall Pronounced at his NW2.  His transformation is nothing short of amazing, and it's entirely possible to replicate.  In this Podcast, Stacy Barnett will talk about how to instill Confidence in the Nosework dog through careful training and trialing strategies.

We all want an amazing Nosework / Scent Work dog, right?  In this episode we will talk about Odor Hygiene and what we need to do in order to maintain our own training and to ensure that we are being good Nosework Citizens.  Learn about residual odor and how to minimize it so that it doesn't sabotage your odor obedience!

Online instruction and education has started to become popular in dog sports.  Learn WHY it's so powerful and HOW you can get the most out it.  You'll be amazed!

We all hear the adage "Trust Your Dog"...  this is perhaps the most misused phrase in canine sporting detection.  More importantly, does your dog trust YOU?  

Do you want to know the SECRET to successful trialing?  It's AROUSAL.    This podcast is focused mostly on canine scentwork however these concepts apply to all dog sports.  Getting your dog into peak arousal is the key.  What really IS High Drive?  In fact, does it actually exist?  What about anxiety and longterm implications of high arousal?  Get an overview with this short minipod on arousal in canines with this podcast!

Is something missing in your training?  Do you have issues or struggle with an aspect of your searching?  Learn about the often neglected aspects of Nosework Foundations in this podcast.  We chat about the theory but we also talk about some fun exercises that can bring out Joyful, Happy searches.  Happy Sniffing!

The beginning of a new year is a time for reflection...  reflect with me on the gifts your dog has given you!  Appreciation is the root of passion....