First, we have been plugging right along on his K9 Nose Work training. I have worked him in lots of different locations and he is doing lots of unpaired hides. He is very good at it and seems to really enjoy himself. He is signed up to take his ORT (Odor Recognition Test) next weekend. I am confident of his ability to find the odor, but a bit concerned about how he will feel in a room full of strange people. Still, we are doing this for fun, so as long as he seems to have a good time, I will be happy with it! Here he is practicing for his ORT!
In addition to his nose work training, Rick has been working with him on his field trial work. Field trial season starts in about two months and we are excited about it. We have been working with Venom on his reactivity with people and he is doing so much better and we can't wait to see how that translates to the field trial environment.
Not about Venom, but still thought I would share that last month I finished his littermate Slick's bench championship. He whizzed through it and finished with back to back 5 point majors. He is a sweet boy and was a blast to show.
