NoseWork 1 Trial | Did we finally pass the first one?

On 21 September 2025 Lycan and I took part in a NoseWork Level 1 Trial (NW1). #nosework can be difficult when certain things are in play - in our case wind and heat. I was very worried about the wind blowing odour all over and maybe confusing Lycan. Then, the boxes/containers were outside, which combined with the wind had me worried even more so.

But I am happy to report that #lycan the #germanshepherd found each odour in each of the four elements. I am so proud of him.
We had 2 minutes for each element. The below results are what I calculated after watching the footage so its a bit plus minus.
Element 1 Vehicle: 19 seconds
Element 2 Boxes: 37 seconds
Element 3 Exterior: 54 seconds
Element 4 Interior: 36 seconds

Nosework, also called #scentdetection , is a lot of fun. Lycan and I have failed so many trials, starting with the Odour Recognition Tests (ORT) to several NW1s. But, after loads of hard work we finally got our first NW1 out of the two we need to move to the next level. So we will be working even harder now to achieve that.

My message to you is to never give up on your dog in whatever you have chosen to do together. Persevere because somewhere along the line it will fall into place. Lycan and I are rooting for you.

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