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The Dark Side of K9 training
The Dark Side of K9 training
Believes, hype, cult or fraud? The K9 world is full of passion, energy, and dedication. Every weekend, thousands of handlers train their dogs in nosework, tracking, trailing, detection, search and... Mehr lesen …
Why Kong, balls, and food fail as first detection odors
Why Kong, balls, and food fail as first detection odors
Why starting detection training with Kong, tennis balls, or food creates more problems than solutions Introduction (Link to NL version)  Detection dog training has always balanced between tradition and science.... Mehr lesen …
The illusion of success – why double blind training Is essential
The illusion of success – why double blind training Is essential
Every week I am surprised and often saddened when I see professional K9 trainers advertise new tracking courses where handlers proudly walk their own tracks. Or when well-known detection dog... Mehr lesen …
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... Mehr lesen …
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 Without them, we remain stuck in outdated methods, ineffective training techniques, and, worst of all, a culture of polarization... Mehr lesen …
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... Mehr lesen …
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... Mehr lesen …
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... Mehr lesen …
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... Mehr lesen …
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... Mehr lesen …
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... Mehr lesen …
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... Mehr lesen …