4G & TB

13/01/2025

What a way to start the new year....
We are so excited to see so many new faces in nosework!! But the comfort of our old friends helps us stay strong in the changing times.
This was a bittersweet trial as so many of us are navigating a new path without loved ones. I would like to think Jeff was proud of how well the trial went this weekend. He would love seeing the new teams and watching his old favorites. I think he would be picking at all the food in the kitchen...and giving treats to all the dogs!

Nancy and Nikki are the superstars!! They did great hosting their first event! Hats off for all the questions they answered, volunteers they got in place, and TWO FULL DAYS of vehicles!! This weekend is their success.

But none of this works without volunteers: Kelly for the ace screroom work, Michelle for kitchen duty, Pat , Sue, Darlene, Deb, Connie and Ule, and all the competitors who worked as gate stewards, judges stewards, raffle helpers, and people finders. Thank you!

Our judges were brave-inside or out, it was a crazy weather weekend. Many thanks to Dennis, Doug, Sandra, and Keri!! (And don't forget to send some love to Sharon!! We missed you this weekend, Sharon!)

And *always* to our competitors: far and near, new and old. Without you, there is no "us".
We never take your support for granted. Thank you for driving through snow storms, in freezing weather, to be judged for a $2 ribbon.
Thank you for letting us love on your pups and sharing in these games. Thank you for sharing your lives-the personal things that make us all human and bind us in a way that we see beyond our differences and distances to be one.

Q or no Q, title or not, we hope you all had a weekend of enjoyment.

Sounds like Nikki and Nancy might have the trial bug....keep an eye out for upcoming events.

12/01/2025

Please drive carefully today. We want you to be safe!

We are running full steam ahead, but let us know if you need a little extra time.

11/01/2025

When we ask for vehicles donations and our ROCKING AWESOME competitors step up!! Nice work everyone!!

Its a great day to be out here sniffing.

09/01/2025

SATURDAY IS FULL. WE DO NOT HAVE ANY OPENINGS ON SATURDAY!
Thank you all for your interest and support of the UKC Trial. Our Saturday trial is full...full. We are happy to start a wait list, but we are full at this time.
We do still have room on Sunday. And as always, if you are running the vehicle element, we would appreciate the use of your vehicle - even if for one level. You can donate your vehicle by signing up on our volunteer form at: www.4gandtb.com/events
Thank you!

02/01/2025

We hope you have been studying!!
January 11-12 UKC Nosework Trial.
Our Saturday is full!! There will not be DOS entry for Saturday. If you want to be placed on a wait list, please send your entry updates to us.

We have plenty of room in our Sunday trial.

If you haven't signed up to donate your vehicle, please do so here: www.4gandtb.com/events
Vehicle trials require a lot of vehicles!

We are looking forward to seeing all of you!

24/12/2024

We are sending the merriest and brightest to you and your family this holiday season. May your life be filled with joy and love.

17/12/2024

New Year is just around the corner. Gift certificates to trials is a great holiday gift!!
Have you been planning what you will be doing in January?! It should be time to shake the dust (or snow) off the nosework equipment.

Join us January 11-12 in Joliet, Il for two days of UKC Nosework (with 2 days of vehicles!)

You can find more information on our website: www.4gandtb.com/events

Feel free to message us with any questions.
We are looking forward to seeing you!!

28/11/2024

Happy Thanksgiving to all.
As you prepare for the new year, remember we do still have room in our January 11-12 UKC Nosework Trial in Joliet, Il. Send your entries! HOWEVER, our systems will be down for maintenance, repairs, and upgrades for the next two weeks. All entries that have been received, have been entered and confirmation emails have been sent. Everything received after today, will be entered on December 16th. No fear, with four judges, we have plenty of room for everyone!
You can find more information and our premium here: www.4gandtb.com/events.

We are sending our best for a joyful holiday season to all of you!

25/11/2024

Yea!! 🥳 🎉 What a great weekend with Dennis and Becky. Thank you to all the participants who joined us. We hope you had a great time playing with your dog!! Hats off to Nikki and Nancy who did a fabulous job hosting this weekend.
Our hearts are so full with your support and generosity towards Laura during her recovery.
We are sending our best to all of you during this holiday season!
And we still missed you Tiffany!!

24/11/2024

Day One of the seminar....what a great start to the weekend. Thank you to everyone who joined us. Nikki brought beautiful poinsettia for everyone (sorry I didn't get a photo of those!). We are looking forward to seeing all of you tomorrow.
We missed you Tiffany!!💞💗

20/11/2024

Photo dump of our Canine Good Citizen Class. We were doing excited to have such a great group of dogs and people. What a fun session!! Thanks for joining us everyone!

17/11/2024

Seminar Attendees: You should have received an informational email tonight. Please check your email.

For both seminar attendees and everyone else:
We will be sending a gift basket for Laura to Iowa with Dennis next week, following the seminar. If you would like to contribute to the basket, please feel free to send things to me (my home, work, or contact me to make arrangements so I can meet you for pickup).

For those looking for suggestions, here are some thoughts:
We are happy to include whatever you would like to donate. Suggestions include: cards and letters of well wishes, socks, warm hats, lap blankets, mints, hard candies, lip balm, lotion, adult coloring books and crayons/pencils, books on dogs (particularly SAR), gift cards to restaurants/grocery stores (or general use gift cards).

Please reach out with any questions! Thank you!!

29/10/2024

Seminar Participants: We have an update to our presenters. Becky will be stepping in Laura's place for this event. Becky Parsons is a trusted Midwest K9 instructor. We love her (s)ass...and we are sure you will too!!

We still have a few openings for November 23rd and 24th. Visit our website: www.4gandtb.com/events to sign up.

18/10/2024

It's time to get your winter coats out, put the chains on your tires,, and plan your snowventure......January 11-12, 2025 UKC Nosework Trial.
We want to see you there.

We also need your vehicle. Nikki and Nancy are confident we can do 2 days of vehicles....but we need a lot of vehicles!!

You can find more information and sign up to volunteer or donate your vehicle here: www.4gandtb.com/events.

10/09/2024

Rockin' It Seminar with Dennis and Laura! We would love to see you there.

30/07/2024

This is how you flex your training.

75.9K likes, 812 comments. “Full team out”

06/06/2024

I may not be ready to host yet, but I feel the love! The sweet messages that come in trial entries are the highlight of my day!

01/01/2024

In this new year, here is our wish for you:
"Be brave enough to find the life you want and courageous enough to chase it. Then start over and love yourself the way you were always meant to." ~Madalyn Beck