by Julie A Symons | Apr 9, 2026 | Dog Sports
Recently, while traveling, I forgot to pack my hair brush. It was metal barrel shaped one with bristles for blow drying and styling. I’ve had mine for probably 10 years. While I was away, I picked up a similar brush at a store. It was inexpensive, ceramic instead of...
by Julie A Symons | Jan 26, 2026 | Dog Sports
Recently, I was discussing with other Nosework trainers the usefulness of attending sniff-thrus and whether there can ever be too many. With official trials few and far between, it’s easy to feel rusty when you finally step to the line, so it makes sense to take...
by Julie A Symons | Jan 12, 2026 | Dog Sports
One of the most common Nosework questions I get from students is how to build more duration at source. Stronger duration and intensity make it much clearer when your dog has truly found the hide. One of the most effective ways to achieve this is by using markers...
by Julie A Symons | Aug 12, 2025 | Dog Sports
It’s my opinion that our goal for handling is that we establish a communication system that creates clarity for the dog. The question isn’t whether we influence our dogs – we do, whether we realize it or not – but whether our handling fosters the outcomes...
by Julie A Symons | Jul 5, 2025 | Dog Sports
Starting a new dog in any sport is always a bit nerve-wracking! Katniss is just a year old, and aside from a few AKC Scent Work searches at a local trial, this felt like her first real test. We made the 1.5-hour drive to a fairground for a half-day of running three...
