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Understanding reinforcement through the stages of detection dog training
Understanding reinforcement through the stages of detection dog training
Understanding reinforcement through the stages of detection dog training I recently asked my online community of detection dog trainers a deceptively simple question: "What do you reinforce when you train your... Read more...
Be the change agent the K9 community needs
Be the change agent the K9 community needs
Change agents are essential for driving progress in the K9 community. Without them, we remain stuck in outdated methods, ineffective training techniques, and, worst of all, a culture of polarization... Read more...
Why NOTA is a game-Changer in detection dog training
Why NOTA is a game-Changer in detection dog training
I am thrilled by all the reactions and questions I receive about NOTA. Many trainers are looking for new, more effective ways to train their detection dogs, and NOTA is... Read more...
The future of detection dog training with NOTA
The future of detection dog training with NOTA
Two years ago, while working in the USA, I was introduced by Liliy Strassberg to NOTA—Novel Odor Training Aid. From the very first moment, I was captivated. The science behind... Read more...
Building a supportive and inspiring dog training community
Building a supportive and inspiring dog training community
Social media has the power to connect people, share knowledge, and inspire positive change. But it also has the power to divide, create conflict, and fuel negativity. How we use... Read more...
Kong as a Detection Odor: Are We Thinking Critically?
Kong as a Detection Odor: Are We Thinking Critically?
The use of Kong as a detection odor has become almost a standard in many training programs. It’s copied, repeated, and promoted—often without trainers truly questioning what they’re doing and... Read more...
Garbage can science: the driving force behind K9 training innovation
Garbage can science: the driving force behind K9 training innovation
Garbage can science: the driving force behind K9 training innovation Innovation rarely begins as a polished masterpiece. More often, it starts as a messy process—a bold idea paired with a... Read more...
The role of science, common sense, and data in dog training
The role of science, common sense, and data in dog training
The role of science, common sense, and data in dog training Recently, some of my posts about science and data in dog training sparked incredible discussions. These conversations made me... Read more...
Bringing back integrity: building an inclusive and safe K9 community
Bringing back integrity: building an inclusive and safe K9 community
The K9 community is one of passion, dedication, and a shared love for working with dogs. It’s a space where trainers, handlers, scientists, and dog enthusiasts come together to share... Read more...
Pseudoscience in dog training
Pseudoscience in dog training
In the world of dog training, the line between proven science and anecdotal claims is often blurred. The rise of self-proclaimed experts and anecdotal “proofs” based on pseudoscience poses significant... Read more...
The chicken or the egg? Protocols, data & experience
The chicken or the egg? Protocols, data & experience
The chicken or the egg: How protocols, data, and experience shape dog training Over my decades of experience as a dog trainer—working with special police operations, creating innovative training techniques,... Read more...
Happy New Year, K9 Community!
Happy New Year, K9 Community!
As we step into 2025, I want to pause and reflect on the incredible journey we’ve shared over the past year. To each of you who’ve supported me and been... Read more...