The CANINE.NZ Blog
RDA Nosework Trial Recap, September 12, 2026
Our Double Novice trial at RDA Henderson brought together two full events, 43 runs and plenty of learning for both dogs and handlers. From the challenge of the equestrian arena...
RDA Nosework Trial Recap, September 12, 2026
Our Double Novice trial at RDA Henderson brought together two full events, 43 runs and plenty of learning for both dogs and handlers. From the challenge of the equestrian arena...
Buried Hides: What Happens Between Source and t...
Buried hides ask our dogs to solve a very different odor problem from an accessible hide. In this post, we look at how sand and water may change the way...
Buried Hides: What Happens Between Source and t...
Buried hides ask our dogs to solve a very different odor problem from an accessible hide. In this post, we look at how sand and water may change the way...
Stanhope Road School Nosework Trial Recap, Augu...
Three levels, two days and 73 teams came together for our August SSANZ trial at Stanhope Road School. From first-time competitors and standout Scent Squad performances to a new live...
Stanhope Road School Nosework Trial Recap, Augu...
Three levels, two days and 73 teams came together for our August SSANZ trial at Stanhope Road School. From first-time competitors and standout Scent Squad performances to a new live...
Corban Estate Nosework Trial Recap, June 7, 2026
A dragon parade, a brand new venue, and some outstanding scent work performances made our June 7 Nosework trial at Corban Estate one to remember. Teams tackled Intermediate and Novice...
Corban Estate Nosework Trial Recap, June 7, 2026
A dragon parade, a brand new venue, and some outstanding scent work performances made our June 7 Nosework trial at Corban Estate one to remember. Teams tackled Intermediate and Novice...
Reinforcement Is Powerful. It Is Not Neutral.
Reinforcement builds behavior. But it also changes arousal. In this article, I explore why reinforcement is not neutral, and how reward delivery shapes speed, muscle tone, emotional intensity, and ultimately...
Reinforcement Is Powerful. It Is Not Neutral.
Reinforcement builds behavior. But it also changes arousal. In this article, I explore why reinforcement is not neutral, and how reward delivery shapes speed, muscle tone, emotional intensity, and ultimately...
Hosting a Bobbie Lyons Canine Fitness Seminar i...
Fitness isn’t about doing more, it’s about seeing better. This post explains why CANINE.NZ is hosting internationally respected canine fitness educator Bobbie Lyons in New Zealand this December, and how...
Hosting a Bobbie Lyons Canine Fitness Seminar i...
Fitness isn’t about doing more, it’s about seeing better. This post explains why CANINE.NZ is hosting internationally respected canine fitness educator Bobbie Lyons in New Zealand this December, and how...