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The hidden battle inside a detection dog’s mind
The hidden battle inside a detection dog’s mind
Understanding SD, S-Delta, reward conflict, and decision making Detection dogs do much more than simply “find odor.” A great detection dog is constantly making decisions. Every second during a search,... Meer informatie...
Open or closed mouth in detection dogs
Open or closed mouth in detection dogs
Science, beliefs, and common sense In the K9 world, few topics create stronger opinions than how a detection dog should search. One of the most repeated statements is: “A good... Meer informatie...
Punishment in dog training: when simple thinking becomes dangerous
Punishment in dog training: when simple thinking becomes dangerous
When simple thinking becomes dangerous One of the most dangerous phrases I hear in dog training is: “He knows it, so he has to show it.” At first, that sentence may... Meer informatie...
When passion becomes belief: A wake-up call for the K9 world
When passion becomes belief: A wake-up call for the K9 world
When passion becomes belief: A wake-up call for the K9 world It has been a remarkable week in the K9 world. A week that challenged long-held beliefs, exposed weaknesses in... Meer informatie...
Imprinting odors and laser or imprinting bad habits?
Imprinting odors and laser or imprinting bad habits?
There is something fascinating about the detection dog world. We live in a time where science has never been more available to trainers. We have access to decades of operational... Meer informatie...
Why double blind detection training changes everything
Why double blind detection training changes everything
Why double blind detection training changes everything Detection handlers all over the world share the same challenge: How do we train dogs and handlers to work confidently in real operational double... Meer informatie...
TraceOdor™ A new beginning for detection dog training
TraceOdor™ A new beginning for detection dog training
TraceOdor™ a new beginning for detection dog training For many years I have worked with detection dogs in operational environments around the world. During those years I kept asking myself... Meer informatie...
Material & odor integrity in detection dog training
Material & odor integrity in detection dog training
Why I care so much about the materials we use When people think about detection dog training, they often focus on the dog, the odor, or the reward system. And... Meer informatie...
Are we working too clean?
Are we working too clean?
Here’s the uncomfortable thought that keeps coming back to me after all these years working with detection dogs: I’m not sure we are preparing our dogs well enough for the... Meer informatie...
The courage to think for yourself in dog training
The courage to think for yourself in dog training
This week, I responded to a post on social media. Almost immediately, my words were interpreted in ways I hadn’t intended. My motivation was questioned, and I found myself being... Meer informatie...
Building the Future of Detection Dog Training
Building the Future of Detection Dog Training
The global K9 detection community is filled with passionate trainers, innovative thinkers, and highly dedicated professionals. Around the world, thousands of handlers and trainers work every day to develop dogs... Meer informatie...
Why I Do What I Do
Why I Do What I Do
A reflection on science, dogs, and the promise that shaped my mission Recently someone asked me a simple question: Why do you do what you do? It is the kind... Meer informatie...