How to Train AKC or UKC Novice Handler Discrimination (K9 Scent Work)

Dingle Days discusses the setup, equipment/materials, scenting the odor, building value, and introducing a cue word when training the American Kennel Club (AKC) K9Scent Work and United Kennel Club (UKC)Handler Discrimination Divisions.

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How to Train Stickiness without Killing Drive (Advanced K9 Scent Work)

Dingle Days explains the prerequisites one should have down-packed before shaping a passive alert, how to train one, and why it may be a good idea to wait to introduce this behavior (pitfalls) with your dog.

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AKC Scent Work VS. K9 NACSW Nose Work (Dog Sports)

Dingle Days discusses the key differences between American Kennel Club (AKC) K9 Scent Work and National Association of Canine Scent Work (NACSW) K9 Nose Work.

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Explosive Detection K9: What Can Novice Handler’s Learn?

Dingle Days discusses some of the basics of canine explosive detection training and a dog's ability to detect a specific odor or mixture of odors, and its dependence on how one trains it. I

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How to Get Started in AKC Scent Work for Beginners | #DingleDaysPodcast 001

Dingle Days discusses how to learn Scent Detection for beginners with Jeremy Mclaughlin of Family First K9

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How To Easily Make A Scent Work Score Sheet With The Best Free Software

Dingle Days discusses how to make a DIY K9 Scent Work score sheet for training Nose Work using free web app design software: Google Sheets.

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Can Dogs Really Sniff Out COVID-19 Now?

Dingle Days reviews two pioneering K9 scent work studies from the University of Pennsylvania and the French Saint Joseph University in Beirut while discussing the potential positive benefits from the results.

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