I’m getting ready to go to nose class, where I learn to locate things by scent. Want to come? Today was the first day we worked outdoors. Miss Pam put a bunch of boxes outside. Four of them had scent and the rest didn’t. I had to find the ones that contained odor and alert Mom.
I’m just a little dog, so sometimes I had to climb into the box to get the treat that was on top of the scented object. But I didn’t mind. I’ll do anything for food. I want to introduce you to some of my nose work pack. We have been getting together for class since last fall and have gotten to know each other. This is Raven and Miss Harriet (our teacher, Miss Pam, is in the blue outfit behind her).
Raven is my favorite. She is an older Belgian shepherd with a sweet nature and we like to hang out before class. We kind of look like Mutt & Jeff, but we don’t care.
Raven is pretty good at nose work. She sticks her long snout into boxes more easily than I do. Jet is also a working dog and he is a star at nose work. Isn’t his tail cool? I like the white tip. Like a paintbrush.
You can always find Jet’s nose in the right box.
He speeds through class like the ace nose dog he is. Lucky is quite a bit younger and seriously good at it, too. Fletch is in our class, too. What a gorgeous boy! That is an older photo of him at work inside. He moves so quickly, I could hardly snap him, but here’s some of his outdoor work, too:
His person, Miss Stacy, is one of my favorite humans.
He moves super-fast.
Ok, enough of those photos of training. How about some other cute dogs? Like my breed: maltipoos.
Mommy’s made friends with a guy who does framing. He’s got two maltipoos that are pure white: Eddy and Milo. They came over for a play date.
That’s Eddy up top in the grass and Milo to my left.
Eddy’s handsome. I’m making note of that aloud.
Those pure white maltipoos make me feel like maybe I need a bath.
Milo really wanted to go inside where it was cool.
Eddy was happy enough to be on the grass near his dad.
That’s their Dad.
It was a really big day–Auntie Marilyn came for lunch and so did Grammy and Gramps. Dad took me for a ride and we had a long walk. So, I’m kind of tired now. That’s it for my blog today. The keyboard can be exhausting. I think I’ll do a bit of reading. I just finished Maggie Shipstead’s Seating Arrangements. It’s pretty good.
Do you have any recommendations for my next blog post? What would you like me to blog about?
I never heard of a nosing class before – thanks for sharing – and I love the picture of you resting on your laptop. Yes, blogging can be exhausting, but so rewarding. Glad to meet you and your nosey friends!
Maybe Riley can “review” your renovation. Has he claimed favorite spots? Are there some fabrics that annoy him? Rules that didn’t exist before? Is there anything of interest to him in the kitchen aside from food?
I love these posts from Riley. Are the nose classes for a special reason? Does Riley have a new career in the works? Surely he’s not going to give up his crown and scepter. Haha!
Oh, Riley. You shouldn’t have asked for recommendations for your next book. Normally I don’t have any, but there are a couple I just finished so . . .
Scents and Sensibility, Spencer Quinn. A Chet and Bernie Mystery. #8 in the series. Chet is the K9 half of The Little Detective Agency. Chet narrates the books. Sometimes his mind wanders. Mine does, too, when he does that and I sort of skip some parts. I tend to like every other book in the series and this one is a like. If you and your human like a little mystery, you might enjoy. It does leave a couple loose ends that I hope will be addressed in the next book.
The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend, Katarina Bivald, translated by Alice Menzies. Chic lit. Not what I usually read, but a book about books I couldn’t resist. Unless you can find it locally (you have wonderful bookstores where you live), I don’t think it will be published here until early next year. My copy came from the UK. Sara comes from Sweden to visit her elderly pen pal, Amy. Sadly, Amy passes away right before Sara arrives. Long story short, she ends up opening a little bookstore in Broken Wheel. Cute. My only surprise was, that unless I missed it, no mention of The Armistead Maupin series, Tales of the City. If you ever read the book, you’ll know why I thought it should have been included.
One more. Haven’t read. The Little Paris Bookshop, Nina George. Next on my ‘to read’ list after Alexander McCall Smith’s newest.
Books are funny things. I recommend pups and their people check the library first as we don’t all enjoy the same books.
So Riley. One for you. One maybe for your human this year and one maybe for next year.
Note. I thought I posted this. It disappeared. Didn’t say anything. Just gone. Sorry. You may get this twice.
Oh, Riley. You shouldn’t have asked for recommendations for your next book. Normally I don’t have any, but there are a couple I just finished so . . .
Scents and Sensibility, Spencer Quinn. A Chet and Bernie Mystery. #8 in the series. Chet is the K9 half of The Little Detective Agency. Chet narrates the books. Sometimes his mind wanders. Mine does, too, when he does that and I sort of skip some parts. I tend to like every other book in the series and this one is a like. If you and your human like a little mystery, you might enjoy. It does leave a couple loose ends that I hope will be addressed in the next book.
The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend, Katarina Bivald, translated by Alice Menzies. Chic lit. Not what I usually read, but a book about books I couldn’t resist. Unless you can find it locally (you have wonderful bookstores where you live), I don’t think it will be published here until early next year. My copy came from the UK. Sara comes from Sweden to visit her elderly pen pal, Amy. Sadly, Amy passes away right before Sara arrives. Long story short, she ends up opening a little bookstore in Broken Wheel. Cute. My only surprise was, that unless I missed it, no mention of The Armistead Maupin series, Tales of the City. If you ever read the book, you’ll know why I thought it should have been included.
One more. Haven’t read. The Little Paris Bookshop, Nina George. Next on my ‘to read’ list after Alexander McCall Smith’s newest.
Books are funny things. I recommend pups and their people check the library first as we don’t all enjoy the same books.
So Riley. One for you. One maybe for your human this year and one maybe for next year.
This is my first time on your blog. I came across this article while searching for ways to stimulate dogs.
I volunteer at the local German Shepherd rescue where I live in South Africa. I help with the basic training to give our dogs a better chance of being adopted.
Having so many dogs in the shelter it’s hard to give each and every one the individual attention they need. This nose work seems like a genius idea to do this.
Set up boxes and bowls to hide treats and toys in. Get a handful of the dogs together at the designated area and let the nose work begin!
Thanks so much to you and Riley for taking me down the road of nose work!
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Oh Carol, what a precious post. Nosing looks like fun for both of you. What a good mom you are.
Smart dogs must be occupied with interesting tasks or they bark all day in protest.
So sweet. What a face! I just love Riley. Thanks for sharing your nosing class adventures with us.
Riley loves YOU!
Riley, my Pablo desperately needs a class too! Glad you had a good day! You’re a real cutie!
Tell Pablo to bug you til you find a class in India!
I never heard of a nosing class before – thanks for sharing – and I love the picture of you resting on your laptop. Yes, blogging can be exhausting, but so rewarding. Glad to meet you and your nosey friends!
He says he’s so glad you came over to read!
Carol, I just love his blogging. I think that we might want to get a review of his food/meals next.
Thanks!
Maybe Riley can “review” your renovation. Has he claimed favorite spots? Are there some fabrics that annoy him? Rules that didn’t exist before? Is there anything of interest to him in the kitchen aside from food?
Oh yes, yes yes, we will blog about that!
What fun Riley — thank you for the smile
Yeah, I.just love your Riley posts. Isn’t it silly that you are the professional writer and Riley gets all the action? Lol
Riley just said, “What does she mean? I am a professional writer, too!”
After seeing all these adorable photos, I may have to go get a dog!
Such a cute post. I never knew there was such a thing as nose class. That looks like so much fun!
Okay Riley, boy! Thanks for introducing your friends. Go take a nap.
I love these posts from Riley. Are the nose classes for a special reason? Does Riley have a new career in the works? Surely he’s not going to give up his crown and scepter. Haha!
Oh, Riley. You shouldn’t have asked for recommendations for your next book. Normally I don’t have any, but there are a couple I just finished so . . .
Scents and Sensibility, Spencer Quinn. A Chet and Bernie Mystery. #8 in the series. Chet is the K9 half of The Little Detective Agency. Chet narrates the books. Sometimes his mind wanders. Mine does, too, when he does that and I sort of skip some parts. I tend to like every other book in the series and this one is a like. If you and your human like a little mystery, you might enjoy. It does leave a couple loose ends that I hope will be addressed in the next book.
The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend, Katarina Bivald, translated by Alice Menzies. Chic lit. Not what I usually read, but a book about books I couldn’t resist. Unless you can find it locally (you have wonderful bookstores where you live), I don’t think it will be published here until early next year. My copy came from the UK. Sara comes from Sweden to visit her elderly pen pal, Amy. Sadly, Amy passes away right before Sara arrives. Long story short, she ends up opening a little bookstore in Broken Wheel. Cute. My only surprise was, that unless I missed it, no mention of The Armistead Maupin series, Tales of the City. If you ever read the book, you’ll know why I thought it should have been included.
One more. Haven’t read. The Little Paris Bookshop, Nina George. Next on my ‘to read’ list after Alexander McCall Smith’s newest.
Books are funny things. I recommend pups and their people check the library first as we don’t all enjoy the same books.
So Riley. One for you. One maybe for your human this year and one maybe for next year.
Happy reading!
Note. I thought I posted this. It disappeared. Didn’t say anything. Just gone. Sorry. You may get this twice.
Oh, Riley. You shouldn’t have asked for recommendations for your next book. Normally I don’t have any, but there are a couple I just finished so . . .
Scents and Sensibility, Spencer Quinn. A Chet and Bernie Mystery. #8 in the series. Chet is the K9 half of The Little Detective Agency. Chet narrates the books. Sometimes his mind wanders. Mine does, too, when he does that and I sort of skip some parts. I tend to like every other book in the series and this one is a like. If you and your human like a little mystery, you might enjoy. It does leave a couple loose ends that I hope will be addressed in the next book.
The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend, Katarina Bivald, translated by Alice Menzies. Chic lit. Not what I usually read, but a book about books I couldn’t resist. Unless you can find it locally (you have wonderful bookstores where you live), I don’t think it will be published here until early next year. My copy came from the UK. Sara comes from Sweden to visit her elderly pen pal, Amy. Sadly, Amy passes away right before Sara arrives. Long story short, she ends up opening a little bookstore in Broken Wheel. Cute. My only surprise was, that unless I missed it, no mention of The Armistead Maupin series, Tales of the City. If you ever read the book, you’ll know why I thought it should have been included.
One more. Haven’t read. The Little Paris Bookshop, Nina George. Next on my ‘to read’ list after Alexander McCall Smith’s newest.
Books are funny things. I recommend pups and their people check the library first as we don’t all enjoy the same books.
So Riley. One for you. One maybe for your human this year and one maybe for next year.
Happy reading!
This is my first time on your blog. I came across this article while searching for ways to stimulate dogs.
I volunteer at the local German Shepherd rescue where I live in South Africa. I help with the basic training to give our dogs a better chance of being adopted.
Having so many dogs in the shelter it’s hard to give each and every one the individual attention they need. This nose work seems like a genius idea to do this.
Set up boxes and bowls to hide treats and toys in. Get a handful of the dogs together at the designated area and let the nose work begin!
Thanks so much to you and Riley for taking me down the road of nose work!
Rosemary