Detection Dog Training Course

This in-depth 80-hour course offers a thorough education in detection dog training.
In the initial week students are guided through the nuances of selecting and preparing detection dogs, examining the advantages and disadvantages of common training methods in this field. Topics will include cooperative play, the development of play strategies, impulse control, the creation of conditioned reinforcers, enhancing search intensity, and an introductory exploration of odor work.
The second week advances into more complex areas such as recognizing responses to odor, Power of blanks, distinguishing between different odors, the application of variable reinforcement schedules, understanding behavioral economics of detection training and how to create a dog who is addicted to finding odor. They will also cover effective methods for training aid placement, odor hygiene and storage. This segment also delves into strategic hide placement use of distractors for training objectives and advanced search techniques.
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Event Name | Locations | Price | hf:tags | |
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Detection Dog Training Course - Falls Creek, NSW Austrailia - June 23 - July 5, 2025 | Australia, Falls Creek, NSW | australia falls-creek nsw |
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