The Canny Canine

10/13/2026

Another round of congratulations….This time for our NW2 teams competing in Helena on Sunday! Lots and lots of snow made for a festive trial!
⭐️Team Kodi earned their NW2 title with High in Trial, 1st place in Containers, and 2nd place Interiors!!
⭐️ Team Gus earned their NW2 title with 2nd place in Containers and 2nd place in Vehicles
⭐️Team Bobby had an awesome first NW2 trial and took 3rd in Vehicles!
Super proud of these teams for braving the weather on Sunday and keeping their eye on the prize!

10/12/2026

HUGE Congratulations to Team Bridger for earning their NW3 Elite title in Helena this weekend! We worked together all summer fixing some timing issues and building enthusiasm in the beagle and boy did it come together Saturday in Helena! Team Bridger was highly consistent amongst some very competitive teams and took 2nd place overall in trial! We are all very proud of Team Bridger! Congrats on escaping NW3 purgatory and we look forward to your adventures at the Elite competition level!!

10/12/2026

Congratulations to our Team Bozeman NW3 teams competing in Helena this weekend!
⭐️Team Hank took 1st place in the double Container search and 2nd in Exteriors!
⭐️ Team Robbie made some speedy decisions in a tricky interior search and wowed on the three hide vehicle search!
It was an absolute pleasure to be front and center as a judge to watch you guys compete!! Super handlers! You have much to be proud of!

10/09/2026

No Drop In classes this weekend! See you next week!!

09/28/2026

Congratulations to all of our NW1 teams competing in Columbus, MT today! Team Bozeman swept 1st, 2nd, and 3rd overall and took quite a number of element placements. Sorry we weren’t able to get everyone in the group picture!
🥇Team Kodi - NW1 title with three pronounced searches, 1st place Interiors, 2nd place Exteriors, and High in Trial!
🥈Team Bobby - NW1 title, 1st place Exteriors, 1st place Containers, and 2nd Place Overall!
🥉Team Luca - NW1 title, 1st place vehicles, 3rd Place Overall!
⭐️ Team Magnolia - NW1 Title
⭐️ Team Ridley- 3rd place Exteriors
⭐️ Team Tilley - 3rd place Interiors
⭐️ Team Lemon - 3rd place Vehicles
⭐️Team Aunkah - 2nd place Containers
⭐️⭐️⭐️ Team Lady - The bada$$ chiweenie, at 16 years old, announced she is done with competition, but not done with classes! We celebrate Team Lady! ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Our training program is special because of the deep level of support all my students have for each other and their dogs. I’m very proud of all my students and all the things they accomplish every time they step up to the line - the titles and ribbons never tell the full story. Thank you all for working with me. It’s truly my pleasure! Onwards!

09/27/2026

Congratulations to Team Hank for earning their first NW3 title in style yesterday!!
⭐️1st place in the double Interior search.
⭐️1st place in the double Exterior search.
⭐️2nd place in the Container search.
🥇And overall High in Trial!

And a big shoutout to all the Team Bozeman K9NW teams that trialed in Columbus yesterday. It’s a tough level, full of highs and lows! You guys are putting the time in and it will pay dividends!!

09/26/2026

Sunday obedience drop- in tomorrow at 10 am!

09/24/2026

Bruiser is gonna get his odor!

09/18/2026

Did you know that, for K9 Nose Work classes, I hook my clients up with target odor and tins for free? Yep! I sure do! In fact, I have plenty of supplies to share with you…just ask!

But if you feel like shopping, as we all do, please visit my resources page for my recommendations on who to purchase odor supplies from. I also have all my recommendations for equipment, including leashes, and other good stuff!

Explore a wide range of K9 Nose Work Supplies and dog training resources to enhance your training experience with your furry friend.

09/14/2026

Here’s a link to sign up to volunteer at the NACSW trials being held at the Law Enforcement Academy October 10 & 11. This is a fantastic site! I’ll be up there judging all weekend. Come join the fun and watch some great sport detection dogs!