Judy Bowman, CTC, CPDT, ANWIJudy Bowman is a graduate of San Francisco's Dog Training Academy and is also a Certified Pet Dog Trainer. She recently became certified in K-9 Nose Work. She has taught at EBSPCA as well as at Tony LaRussa's Animal Rescue Foundation and is currently working with Zulu's TLC Agility.
Judy has also participated in numerous dog sports including rally, fly ball, freestyle and agility with her canine partner, Spikie Rose. Her most recent dog sport is K-9 Nose Work.
K-9 Nose Work
K-9 Nose Work is a sport where dogs learn how to apply their natural abilities to sniff to find specific scents, such as birch, anise, and clove. Dogs learn to search rooms, open areas, and even among vehicles. Unlike many dog sports, K-9 Nose Work only allows one dog into the search area at a time, making it an ideal sport for shy dogs or even dog aggressive dogs. Dogs do need to be crate trained so they can be contained while they await their turn. K-9 Nose Work is an excellent way for handlers to learn about their dogs' body language and the fascinating way their nose allows them to discover their world.
