About A Little Dog’s Adventures in a Big Dog’s World
This book is for humans to read, but I wrote this book for the dogs. I see how powerful it is when the dog is given a choice, given a voice. I have seen dogs transform from nervous and shy to confident and empowered all after having built a connection with a human through nose work.
In this book, I begin with some introduction to the hobby and sport of Canine Detection along with some story telling of my actual experiences learning, practicing, and competing in the Canine Performance Sport, Scent/Nose Work. Through the story telling, I demonstrate how the bond, the human-canine connection, can be built using as an example the relationship I have with my dog, Winnie.
I give a little history about this new sport, the national organizations that sanction it, and a basic explanation of what is nose work. I explain about search areas called elements, and for what the dogs are searching, target odor essential oils. I also give a little information about the the competitive aspect by sharing my own trial competition experiences.
Using my personal story, I relay some background about from whom I learned, how I was taught, and then tell how I came to understand nose work by doing it Winnie’s way. I share my philosophy on nose work and hope other dog lovers and Canine Performance Sport hobbyists can come away with a helpful new perspective. I want to create within my readers a desire to learn, explore and find they can do things their own dog’s way all while experiencing the power of a bond beyond expectations.
Finally, I talk a little about Faith and the personal transformation I have experienced doing Nose Work. Through more story telling, I share what nose work means to me beyond a hobby. My readers will learn how important it is to cherish every second we have with our dogs, and how nose work can open their hearts to surrendering to the moment. The best way to appreciate all we have in life is to always look towards our dogs and cue off of them for finding target odor and the funner things in life.
Nothing can heal our souls, nothing can bring us joy and nothing can help us find our way in life better than the smiling face of a dog and her nose.
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Author Bio:
Suzanne (D’Ambrogi) Catalano has been a story teller since she was a child mostly writing about her dogs and horses, family, and cars. Following the advice of her High School English teacher, Suzanne began writing novels, and became a published author in 1999 with a contribution of short stories in an Anthology, Along the Way: our unique relationship with horses.
Suzanne has traveled across the country with her dog, Winnie, learning, practicing and competing in the K9 Performance Sport; Nose Work. In a short time, Suzanne and Winnie have earned many competitive titles and are currently trialing at the Elite and Detective levels.
Suzanne’s stories are now filled with insight and inspiration as she shares what she has learned doing Nose Work. In her book, K9 Scent Work: A Little Dog’s Adventures in a Big Dog’s World, Suzanne demonstrates the remarkably deep connection she now has with her dog and is passing on her philosophy with examples of doing Nose Work Winnie’s way.
Suzanne (D’Ambrogi) Catalano, a Sonoma County, CA native where she lived her whole life, has recently picked up and moved to the Sonoran desert in Tucson, AZ.
“I have been a Redwood Tree all my life. It’s time to be a Saguaro.”—S.Catalano