Who We Are

Trish is the founder and lead trainer at Noble Nose Dog Training. With a deep-rooted commitment to rewards-based methods, she believes that successful dog training hinges on two-way communication. By learning to listen to what dogs are trying to tell us, Trish ensures that each training session is tailored to meet the individual needs of every dog she works with. Her approach is centered on reward-based methods, taking the time to identify and utilize each dog's preferred rewards, fostering trust and strengthening the bond between dog and handler.

Trish has honed her expertise through numerous courses, webinars, and seminars, including from the Scandinavian Working Dog Institute and certification in scent detection from the School of Canine Science in the UK. Her dedication to the field is evident in her personal achievements: Trish and her Standard Schnauzer, Ollie, were the first team in Atlantic Canada to earn a Master Champion Scent Detection (MACH) title with the SDDA. Her Airedale, Cella, followed suit as only the second Airedale in Canada to achieve this title. 

Trish's influence extends beyond her own dogs, as her students have consistently succeeded in titling their dogs with the SDDA and CKC.

Tanya began her journey in sport dog training in the spring of 2015 with her first dog, a German Shepherd mix, who earned a CKC Tracking Dog title at 13 years old, making her the first Mixed Breed dog in the Maritimes to do so.

Her passion for dog training continued to grow, leading her to scent detection with her Parson Russell Terrier in the fall of 2015. This partnership resulted in a historic achievement as they became the first in Canada to earn an SDDA Excellent Scent Detection title for their breed.

Over the years, Tanya has trained six dogs in scent detection (including four German Shepherds, a Border Collie, and a Parson Russell Terrier) and four dogs in tracking. Her dogs have collectively earned a total of 4 TD titles, 2 TDX titles, and are currently training for another TDX.

In SDDA, Tanya’s dogs have amassed an impressive collection of titles: 6 Started, 23 Advanced, 13 Excellent, 5 Elite, and 3 Games titles, along with several prestigious championships, including 3 Championships, 2 Master Championships, and 1 Elite Championship. Notably, one of her dogs is only the second in the Maritimes to achieve both the Elite and Grand Master Championships.