I’ve had several rescue/foster dogs in my nose work classes and every once in a while I see one that really “gets” it and shows great potential for competition. Meet Birdie!
Birdie’s completed Intro to Nose Work (1) and (2). She’s about a year old, 35 lbs., and friendly with people, dogs and cats. She can be shy in new environments and nose work has helped her a lot. She has become amazingly independent and persistent while searching.
Birdie’s Nose Work Journey.
Check out the video to see her progress. We think Birdie is a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon mix. She was surrendered after being found in a neglected home environment. She’s currently being fostered.
Jennifer, Birdie’s foster mom, says her one stumbling block to adoption is some separation anxiety that presents as loud wailing when left alone. However, she has improved a lot while in foster care and we think in a stable home, it can be well managed. In fact, Birdie is such a sweet cuddly girl that her foster mom is not in a hurry to re-home her but rather wants to make sure it is a true match with a forever family.
It’s something to see this snuggle bug switch to a searching machine while doing nose work. I wanted to share her story, in hopes someone is looking to adopt a dog like Birdie to be part of the family and part of a nose work journey!
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