Category: Scentwork
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Scent Work Trials of 2024
I have been horribly delinquent on keeping the blog updated with our Scent Work trials of 2024, but fear not, we have certainly been busy with them!
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OCSDC Scentwork Trial – Dec 2023
A LONG overdue post on our last Scent Work trial of 2023, where Iris wrapped up an already incredible year with an absolute BANG, earning 6 Master-level qualifying scores, all of which were top-10 and 3 of which were top-4 placements, and most notably, a Master High-In-Trial award!!
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Puppy Prep – Resources
Bringing home a puppy soon, from Meliora or elsewhere? Here are some resources I’ve found most helpful in different areas of preparing for & training a puppy.
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SWCSGF Scentwork Trial – Oct 2023
Iris finishes off her Scentwork Excellent Overall title and gets her first two qualifying scores at the Master level!
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Flagstaff KC Scentwork Trial – October 2023
12 searches in one weekend plus a bonus visit to our friends at High Desert Drents!
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OCSDC Scentwork Trial – July 2023
Iris’s genetics, training, and maturity just keep coming together better and better. She expertly performs in an Excellent level Interior and Buried trial!
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HVOC Scentwork Trial – May 2023
There’s not much I’d rather do on my birthday weekend than a scentwork trial with my girl!
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Understanding Sniffing, Searching, Sourcing, & Alerting
Handling a dog in scentwork is an exercise in observation. Understanding these four behavior patterns of a dog using their nose can help tremendously with understanding the nature of the search.
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SCVC Scentwork Trial – April 2023
A handling breakdown on Iris’s first Excellent-level search, and 4 more Advanced Q’s – finishing off her SCA and SBA titles!
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How to Get Started in Scentwork
Scentwork is the greatest gift you can give your dog, whether you compete or not. But how do you get started?
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