by wicketthewonderdog | May 2, 2025 | Scent Work
Building Boundaries, Strengthening Bonds: Navigating Puppy Mouthing & Biting If you’ve recently welcomed a puppy into your home, chances are you’ve felt those tiny needle teeth more than once! Mouthing and biting are completely normal behaviors—puppies explore...
by wicketthewonderdog | Apr 19, 2025 | Scent Work
Ahsoka earned first place in vehicles! We didn’t title but still earned some bling! Ahsoka’s NW2 Trial Experience: Growth, Grit, and a Shiny Ribbon This weekend, Ahsoka and I had the opportunity to compete in our first Nose Work 2 (NW2) trial together, and...
by wicketthewonderdog | Apr 12, 2025 | Specialty Class
Understanding the Differences: Therapy Dogs, Service Dogs, and Emotional Support Animals As the presence of dogs in public settings continues to rise, it’s common for people to wonder about the specific roles these animals play. Are all dogs that provide comfort...
by wicketthewonderdog | Mar 19, 2025 | Scent Work
St. Ratters Day Happy Ratters Trial Recap! This past weekend, we hosted our second-ever Happy Ratters trial, and what an incredible event it was! The St. Ratters Day Happy Ratters Trial was filled with excitement, teamwork, and plenty of enthusiastic sniffing....
by wicketthewonderdog | Jan 16, 2025 | Scent Work
In K9 Nose Work, a scent detection sport, one of the most challenging and rewarding skills for dogs is learning how to handle inaccessible hides. These odor puzzles not only test your dog’s problem-solving abilities but also help build their confidence and...
