Sometimes, you’ve just got to brag.
Two weeks ago, Fly and I competed in our second nose work trial. The trial, held at a school in San Pedro, featured some challenging hides of the oils the dogs have to find with their noses.
I’m amazed how far Fly has come in less than a year. I’d say he’s a natural at this sport, but really, all dogs are naturals at it. Nose work simply lets dogs take advantage of what they are so good at: finding things with those amazing noses of theirs.
Who hasn’t played hide and seek with their dog, just on a whim? Look Fido, here’s your favorite toy. Now I’m going to hide it behind the sofa. Find it! And, amazingly, Fido does. Does he see you hide the toy? Maybe. But is he using his eyes to find it? Nope. It’s that nose. That nose knows where everything is.
