Ellie & Cabell earn their TD
SavySn1ff3rs2023-02-20T09:46:39-05:00Ellie & Cabell earned their TD in Winston Salem, NC, on Sunday, February 19, 2023.
NW3 Elite Title
SavySn1ff3rs2022-04-21T20:07:11-04:00On Saturday, April 16, 2022 Team Wiley successfully completed the NW3 Elite title! Our favorite quote from one of the judges was, "Dog genius, great teamwork and he is beautiful!" We are looking forward to [... read more ...]
Emmie earns her Elite 3!!!!!
SavySn1ff3rs2022-03-22T20:44:59-04:00Whoever would have thought it! From the time we started until now, we have learned sooo much. Many thanks to Janie, Jim, Jen and Deb for all you have done for this team.
Yogi earns his NW1 title
SavySn1ff3rs2022-02-05T13:26:31-05:00Yogi earned his NW1 title in Chesterfield, VA on 11/7/21, at 13 months old! It was his first NW trial! He came in 1st place in vehicles and 3rd place overall! I was so proud [... read more ...]
Bear Earns His NW3 Elite Title
SavySn1ff3rs2022-02-05T09:02:39-05:00Bear earned his NW3 Elite title on 1/8/22 in Emmitsburg, MD. It was his 5th NW3 trial. Now onto Elite! Thank you to our Paws Plus family for supporting us on this journey!
Emm earns Elite 2
SavySn1ff3rs2022-01-27T17:45:53-05:00Emm and I are having SOOOO much fun in Elite. She recently earned her Elite 2 and is working towards her Elite 3. Just a wonderful time with your dog and very little stress.
Addy earns her NW2
SavySn1ff3rs2022-01-27T15:20:44-05:00Over the last year and a half, Addy has become less confident in new locations and very scared of loud noises. This has made class and trials a challenge! Thanks to the patience and guidance [... read more ...]
Body Language: You and Your Dog’s
SavySn1ff3rs2021-12-13T02:00:17-05:00Body language plays an important role in nosework. Your Body Language: Where are you in relation to your dog? What are you communicating to your dog through your... Posture? Stand up! Leash Tension? Class [... read more ...]
Searching Strategies: Things to Consider
SavySn1ff3rs2021-12-13T01:55:43-05:00Think about search areas from your dog's point of view.PatternsDetermine whether it is more important for you and your dog to run a pattern that you define, or follow you dog's natural pattern.Consider time pressure [... read more ...]
Leash Management: Things To Remember
SavySn1ff3rs2021-12-13T01:47:28-05:00Here are a few things to remember about managing your leash: Release the leash smoothly when the dog starts to search. You, the handler, should only move once your dog begins searching. Use the [... read more ...]