Nose Work

With mostly hounds in my home, you would think I had no questions about nosework - but, there is nosework and there is Nose Work. Nose Work proper is a new, fun training/acitivity you can do with your dog - no matter what type of dog she is. 

Honey and Pam can give you hands on information through their blog HERE and how to start doing Nose Work with your dog(s). Justus and I did it inadvertantly the other evening. We were walking out behind Panera and other shops after my supper. I saw the closed Popeyes box just as Justus leapt for it - and he didn't pick it up - he stuck his nose right in the middle of the closed boxtop! Good boy - that's when he wanted to open it; sorry, dude, I didn't know how long it'd been sitting there.....I gave him one of our treats instead for being so good. 

Who has the best nose at my house? Cyrano - he who is mostly blind but can smell out kibble no matter how far or high it is. He is hilarious to watch as he both ground and air scents for food - and yes, he is a Beagle! 

So, start playing with Nose Work at your house - you'll both have fun!