Can't Stop Sniffing In the Ring


I wrote a new blog bost! This post is on 4 common reasons dogs suddenly start sniffing when you're in the ring.

Yes stress is one reason! And not the only one.

Spoiler alert, here is my list:

  1. Curiosity
  2. Frustration or Confusion
  3. Not Motivated
  4. Stress/ Over Arousal

I try to give tips on what to focus on in your training to help with each one!

Thanks everyone! And now how to find my training:

  • Free Ring Confidence group on Facebook
  • Pop Stand Workshop: Workshop has ended, but you can purchase the recordings for one more week!
  • August Classes!
    • Ring Confidence!: Learn how to keep the happiness and focus you have outside the ring as you move inside the ring!
    • TEAM 2: Competition Obedience is Fun! Retrieves, fancy front work, marking a line, pivots, more!

And follow me on the social media platform of your choice to try and catch all my daily training videos. I hope they inspire you to try something fun with your dog!

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Laura Waudby

Hi, I'm Laura, a dog sports enthusiast and online coach! I train and compete in obedience, rally, and agility. I am passionate about building motivation and focus in dogs that struggle in training or trials. Follow me on social media for daily training videos of my dogs and cat! And please hit the subscribe button to my newsletter to keep in touch!

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