After struggling at the AKC upper levels I sought out Barbara to help work
through the issues. Barbara’s experience and quick assessment brought
us back to foundation. The foundation we were taught have made us the
exceptional team we are today. .... Jenny Hamilton, AKC Scent Work Judge
"Yoda" NW1, SWN SWNE SWDN SHDN SHDA SWA SWE SEM SBM SCM
HIT Novice HITC Advanced x2
"Archer" NW1 1st Overall with Overall Pronounced • NW2 Overall Pronounced,
L1I, L1C, L1E SWN SWA SWE SCM HIT Advanced
I began working with Barbara about 3 years ago. Dixie and I have gone from
knowing nothing to now working on our NW2 Title. Barbara teaches her students a
great foundation and if you choose to compete, you will notice how well she
prepares you, to handle all sorts of different situations and trial
conditions.
.... Elizabeth Harrah and Dixie NW1
Thank you for all the hard work and wise wisdom you have given me to get Decker
and me to Elite!!
.... Mary Keenan and Decker NW3-Elite
Gambler’s nose work foundation training got sidetracked by our move to Tucson from
Northern California. Here I found Barbara, a NACSW Certified Nose Work Instructor, who
took us back to the basics. Now Gambler has the drive, focus, and odor obedience I’d
hoped he would develop. Within six months, he passed the NACSW Odor Recognition
Test and, three months later, got his first leg in AKC Scent Work Novice.
It’s not just about Gambler, either. Even though I’ve been involved in nose work for more
than a decade, each day training with Barbara broadens and deepens my ability as a
handler
.... Carol Northrup and Gambler
After getting Britney we needed a focus for her all over high energy. With
Barbara’s training we have been able to focus her and mold her into the
nose work detection champion she is today!
.... Sean Camp and Britney NW2 1st Overall, Placements in 2 Elements
My Standard Poodle, Jewel, was not confident and afraid of most everything. I thought
getting her into Nose Work would be a good sport for her since it is an independent
sport. I signed up for Barbara’s class but a few days before we were supposed to start,
I was getting ready to drop out as I was afraid of Jewel’s fear of big dogs. After talking
to Barbara, we worked out a plan for classes that I felt comfortable with and knew I had
to just jump in. Barbara worked with me to help Jewel get through many of her
insecurities. She has excelled in Nose Work and loves it. Barbara is an excellent
trainer and a friend. I would not hesitate to recommend Barbara for any kind of dog
training.
.... Karen Klein and Jewel NW2 2nd Overall, Placements in 3 Elements
I have trained 4 dogs with Barbara. She begins her students with a strong
foundation.
Later, classes advance to challenging lessons and working on building strong skill sets.
Barbara’s teaching style is disciplined but she really is ALL heart and supports her
students 100%
.... Barb Levison and Ketch & Taz
Barbara’s training methodology has helped me as a handler to build a solid foundation in nose
work. This foundation has encouraged and motivated Kiara to work independently and
problem solve to accomplish the given task. Barbara’s instructing enables each team to
successfully move forward into new and greater challenges with their dog and have fun at the
same time!
.... Terri Turner and Kiara NW1