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Final Responses: The Full Stop on Sourcing
What truly IS a Final Response? A Final Response is an intentional behavior given to communicate to the handler that the dog believes that criteria has been met so that the handler will produce a reward. That's all it is... Final Responses are fraught with danger. But...
What about those Warm-up Boxes?
If you are newer to competing in Nosework or Scent Work, you will certainly come across those cardboard boxes set aside for your use prior to your search. Have you ever wondered about whether or not it makes sense to use them or HOW you should (or should not) be using...
The Importance of Observation before Suggestion
One of the most challenging phases that a handler goes through is the transition from always following the dog to having to clear areas more logically or thoughtfully. The phase ends up feeling a little "awkward" and the handler has a hard time trying to find that...
Using Memory to Condition Thresholds
Thresholds are often the nemesis of many a Nosework team! Will your dog actively search the area near the start line BEFORE moving deeper into the area? This may not be as critical at the lower levels but it becomes enormously important as the search areas increase in...
Challenge Builds Commitment: A Nosework Case Study
Published with Fenzi Dog Sports Academy... June 29, 2020 What builds more intrinsic value for you? Something that you can achieve easily or something that you have to work for? I did a poll recently and 75% of people leaned towards more challenging scenarios as...
