Introduction to Nosework for Dogs

[jenbridwell]

Hi everyone!

Nosework is fun and fabulous mental and physical exercise for dogs of all sizes, ages and abilities.

Here are some good resources from the internet to help you get started:

Getting Started in Nose Work

I have written about K9 Nose Work and folks have been asking me about what is needed to get started and the best way to introduce their dogs to a more formal nose work routine. The greatest thing about doing K9 Nose Work is how easy it is and portable it can be. Your dog’s nose goes everywhere...

www.dogstardaily.com

What is K9 Nose Work? | K9nosework

www.k9nosework.com

Tips for Practicing K9 Nose Work at Home | K9nosework

www.k9nosework.com

How To Get Your Dog Started With Nosework At Home

You bring your well-trained dog to the park – only to immediately lose their focus. They’re overwhelmed by a smorgasbord of aromas that we humans can’t even begin to imagine. With smelling powers that beat ours at least 40 times over, we shouldn’t be surprised. Harnessing your dog’s innate...

tethertug.com

How to Train Your Dog in Nosework: 9 Steps (with Pictures)

Professional canine handlers use nose work to help find lost people, bombs, cancer, bed bugs, pirated CD's, endangered animals and much more. Any dog can by taught how to find a target odor in a just few easy steps and with lots of...

m.wikihow.com

 

[Dr. Jeff]

Wow, thanks so much for sharing these awe-some resources Jen.

Just like our own feeling awe, nosework is a fantastic way to improve balance and decrease disease.

https://ggsc.berkeley.edu/images/uploads/GGSC-JTF_White_Paper-Awe_FINAL.pdf

Just today I recommended it to Patti whose Berner has metastatic cancer and Suzanne whose Dachshund has some unknown mystery dis-ease.

 

[jumstead1023]

Wow, thanks so much for sharing these awe-some resources Jen.

Just like our own feeling awe, nosework is a fantastic way to improve balance and decrease disease.

https://ggsc.berkeley.edu/images/uploads/GGSC-JTF_White_Paper-Awe_FINAL.pdf

Just today I recommended it to Patti whose Berner has metastatic cancer and Suzanne whose Dachshund has some unknown mystery dis-ease.

 

[jumstead1023]

Actually Piper my blind Great Dane was great in her nosework class. Thinking about starting it again

 

[Dr. Jeff]

Definitely Judy!

Not only will Piper love it, but nosework and "sniff walks" will improve her Vitality and Balance.