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Scentsabilities Podcast

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Clarity in Training and Odor Hygiene

We all want an amazing Nosework / Scent Work dog, right?  In this episode we will talk about Odor Hygiene and what we need to do in order to maintain our own training and to ensure that we are being good Nosework Citizens.  Learn about residual odor and how to minimize it so that it doesn’t sabotage your odor obedience!

Yes, but does your dog trust YOU?

We all hear the adage “Trust Your Dog”…  this is perhaps the most misused phrase in canine sporting detection.  More importantly, does your dog trust YOU?

 

Understanding Arousal and the Yerkes-Dodson Law as it Relates to Canine Scentwork

Do you want to know the SECRET to successful trialing?  It’s AROUSAL.    This podcast is focused mostly on canine scentwork however these concepts apply to all dog sports.  Getting your dog into peak arousal is the key.  What really IS High Drive?  In fact, does it actually exist?  What about anxiety and longterm implications of high arousal?  Get an overview with this short minipod on arousal in canines with this podcast!

The Missing Foundations of Nosework

Is something missing in your training?  Do you have issues or struggle with an aspect of your searching?  Learn about the often neglected aspects of Nosework Foundations in this podcast.  We chat about the theory but we also talk about some fun exercises that can bring out Joyful, Happy searches.  Happy Sniffing!

Appreciation…. a MiniPod

The beginning of a new year is a time for reflection…  reflect with me on the gifts your dog has given you!  Appreciation is the root of passion….