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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