K9 Nose Time

Episode 28 - My dog has a problem!

Welcome to K9 Nose Time, the podcast celebrating scent detection for fun. In this episode we unpack container misses, false alerts and distractors, discuss odour threshol

Episode 27: Alert $#!% Finish!

Welcome to K9 Nose Time — hosts Danielle and Lesia discuss recent trialing experiences and upcoming events like the 100 Box Challenge. This episode explains the differen

Episode 26: 2026: Lets get sniffing!

Welcome to K9 Nose Time — the podcast celebrating scent detection for fun. In this episode Danielle and Lesia recap 2025, share highlights from puppy sniffer and intro to

Episode 25: A Hot Topic!

Welcome back to the K9 Nose Time Podcast! Today we’re talking about a topic that becomes incredibly important as we move into the warmer months — keeping your nose work

Episode 24 - Camp, Trials and Class Reboot

In this episode of K9 Nose Time, Lesia and Danielle catch up after a break with updates on their new four-week class format, practical training tips, and how to strengthe

Episode 23: Are you ACTUALLY ready for that trial?

New Podcast Episode Alert: Are you ACTUALLY ready for that trial you entered? We’re diving deep into the world of trial preparation and mental readiness in our latest

Episode 22: Reflecting on a Year of Sniffing: Nosework Training, Trialing, and Keeping the Fun in the Journey

Welcome to K9 Nose Time Podcast with hosts Danielle & Lesia. The podcast dedicated to scent work and nose work enthusiasts across New South Wales and Australia! In this

Episode 21: Acronyms Explained!

Welcome to this episode of K9 Nose Time, the podcast dedicated to the fascinating world of scent detection. Join hosts Danielle and Lesia as they delve into the terminolo

Episode 20: NW1 & NW3 Debrief: Trials and Triumphs

Welcome to K9 Nose Time, the podcast celebrating scent detection for fun. Join us for insights into building a connection in your team, tips for competency and success in

Episode 19: Upcoming Events and New Adventures in Sniffing!

Welcome to K9 Nose Time, the podcast celebrating scent detection for fun. Join us for insights into building a connection in your team, tips for competency and success in

Episode 18: Pees & Cues: setting up nosework dogs for success

Welcome to K9 Nose Time, the podcast celebrating scent detection for fun. Join us for insights into building a connection in your team, tips for competency and success in

Episode 17: Anticipation not Frustration

In this episode, Danielle and Lesia dive into the intricacies of what happens when your dog gets to source in a search. They explore key questions like when to pay, why w

Episode 16: Foundations and training in multiple dog sports

This episode unpacks some of the benefits and potential side effects of engaging your furry friends in multiple sports while aiming to keep their scent detection abilitie

Episode 15: Goal Setting and NW3

Planning ahead for 2024 Goals for handlers Goals for dogs Record keeping and accountability NW3 Online

Episode 14: New Year, New Puppies!

Nurturing New Nosework Puppies: First steps with socialisation Introducing Flare and Bug, we talk about creating confident puppies through thoughtful socialisation. What

Episode 13: It’s in the gun!

This week we talk about:  Dec 3, 2023 Level 1 Exterior Element Trial in Dural Second-guessing the hide location How handler trial behaviour can differ from training Buil

Episode 12 - What to expect on ORT and trial day, searching skills, and more!

This week we talk about: What does your team need for trial day? What to expect at ACSW and ANKC trials Trialing with reactive dogs Searching skills at an ORT & Novice L

Episode 11: Talking NW2, calling ’finish’ and what’s next!

A debrief on the Nose Work 2 trial from Sunday, October 29 in NSW.  We chat about: - Our experience in the searches - The Dog in White - Calling Alert & Finish - Wha

K9 Nose Time: ORT’s, class training and food rewards!

This week we chat with Danielle from Confident Canines about: ORT's Odour Recognition Tests Tips for training in a class setting Treats and distractors! Not being boring

K9 Nose Time - Inaugural NW3 inQLD

I had a chat with Danielle Leong from Confident Canines a few days after the Inaugural Nose Work 3 Trial held on the Sunshine Coast in QLD, hosted by Ultimate K9. Listen