Trails and Tails Dog School

06/17/2026

These photos are such an incredible way to remember the time you spent with your dog. If you haven’t ordered your photos from Crystal yet, you should!

by CrystalsArk Photography

06/16/2026

I’m so incredibly proud of all my students who got their NW1 titles this weekend and those who stepped up to the line to try out trialing for the first time! It takes so much hard work to prepare for an event like this. Your dog must be comfortable traveling, hanging out in the car, going to a brand new place, pass other dogs and people to get to the search area, focus on finding an odor that we’ve asked them to find, and then doing all that again in each of the four different types of searches. And a team must find all the hides, without any errors to get a title. This is an incredible feat. As an instructor, I am brimming with pride for my students who have put the effort into their relationship with their dogs to be able to step up to the line together.

Congratulations and I can’t wait to help you all with your next steps!

Thank you Nose Work Breakfast Club for hosting this great event and all the volunteers and staff who pulled it together!

06/12/2026

I love teaching students about body language! It really improves their dogs’ welfare when it’s easier for them to communicate and be heard.

Let's be honest, if every dog trainer could accurately read canine body language, none would condone the use of aversive methods, because they would all recognise the subtle signs of intense stress and could no longer deny the impact these methods have on canine welfare. But sadly, all the focus is on stopping the unwanted behaviours, rather than why the behaviour is occurring and what the dog is desperately trying to communicate. The dog's body language goes misinterpreted, misunderstood or completely ignored as a result.

06/08/2026

This is beautiful work. Nothing flashy but effective and kind. This certainly isn’t the vet first step for most reactive dogs but this a part of the journey. When done right, this is what working in reactivity should look like. If you want to get here, let me know and I will be happy to help.

06/03/2026

I have 1 spot left in my Intro to Odor class that starts on June 7th! If you want to continue your nosework journey this summer, sign up now!
https://trailsandtails.as.me/schedule/a0dccdcc/?categories[]=Intro%20to%20Odor%20Classes

05/31/2026

Usually, I only teach teach intro nosework classes in the fall, winter, and spring but I've found an indoor space for the summer!

I'd love to teach an Intro to K9 Nose Work® class on Tuesday mornings from 8:00 am - 9:30am this summer. Is there anyone who might be interested?

05/23/2026

Good luck to all the teams competing in Columbus, MT this weekend for Canine Connection’s nose work trials!