K9 Nose Time

Welcome to K9 Nose Time, the podcast celebrating scent detection for fun. Join us for insights into building a connection in your team, tips for competency and success in competition, and to keep up to date with recent and upcoming scent work events here in New South Wales and around Australia.
In this episode, we delve into the challenges and solutions for training dogs not to eliminate in search areas. This issue can lead to instant disqualification in competitions, making it crucial for teams to address. Our hosts, Danielle and Lesia, share their experiences and strategies for maintaining focus and consistency in training.
We discuss the importance of setting dogs up for success, recognising the signs of distraction, and implementing effective handling techniques. Learn how to establish a reliable pee cue, manage anxiety, and create a clear search routine. Tune in for practical advice to enhance your scent work training.

In this episode, Danielle and Lesia dive into the intricacies of what happens when your dog gets to source in a search. They explore key questions like when to pay, why we pay, and what exactly we are paying for. Tune in for a fascinating discussion on the nuances of scent work and the importance of reward timing.

This episode unpacks some of the benefits and potential side effects of engaging your furry friends in multiple sports while aiming to keep their scent detection abilities sharp.
Our hosts share their training experiences and highlight how each dog's skills and interests guide their training journey. They underscore the importance of establishing a solid foundation in all sports and discuss the delicate balance needed to avoid confusion while trying to enhance their scent detection prowess.
The discussion further emphasizes letting dogs lead during scent detection, stating it reveals much about their unique personalities and inherent problem-solving abilities. The episode ends with a reminder of caution against rushing dogs into odor training and competition. Instead, strengthening the core nose work skills and keeping a balance with other sports are advised for optimal outcomes.
Both hosts discuss the significance of foundational training in nose work, the viable transition from food searching to odor searches, and pinpoint how a well-rounded training program can contribute to a dog’s overall skill set if delivered with clarity and context. The podcast ends with useful tips on rewarding dogs for their best performances during training.
Join us in this stimulating conversation and discover the intricacies of dog training, helping you unlock your canine companion's true potential.

Planning ahead for 2024
Goals for handlers
Goals for dogs
Record keeping and accountability
NW3 Online

Nurturing New Nosework Puppies: First steps with socialisation
Introducing Flare and Bug, we talk about creating confident puppies through thoughtful socialisation. What to think about, and how to go about introducing your puppy to the world.

This week we talk about: 
Dec 3, 2023 Level 1 Exterior Element Trial in Dural
Second-guessing the hide location
How handler trial behaviour can differ from training
Building back clarity after a trial
 
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Website: www.k9nosetime.com.au
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Twitter: @k9nosetime
 
 

This week we talk about:
What does your team need for trial day?
What to expect at ACSW and ANKC trials
Trialing with reactive dogs
Searching skills at an ORT & Novice Levels
Lesia Burford (K9 Nose Time Lead Instructor & CNWI) and Danielle Leong (CPDT-KA) are both K9 Nose Time Instructors, taking classes at Castle Hill, NSW Sydney. Danielle also runs her business Confident Canines that specialises in behavior modification and training.
You can contact us at:
Lesia Burford - hello@k9nosetime.com.au 
Danielle Leong - k9confident@gmail.com 
 
Happy Sniffing!

A debrief on the Nose Work 2 trial from Sunday, October 29 in NSW. 
We chat about:
- Our experience in the searches
- The Dog in White
- Calling Alert & Finish
- What is on next! 
 
Happy Sniffing!
- Lesia & Danielle

This week we chat with Danielle from Confident Canines about:
ORT's Odour Recognition Tests
Tips for training in a class setting
Treats and distractors!
Not being boring with food!
Upcoming Events
- Lesia Burford

I had a chat with Danielle Leong from Confident Canines a few days after the Inaugural Nose Work 3 Trial held on the Sunshine Coast in QLD, hosted by Ultimate K9. Listen in to get some first impressions, find out what was new, unexpected, and just how much fun it was! Happy sniffing!