Course Details
Nosework Containers are the #1 element that dogs false and fault on! Dogs associate containers with reinforcement due to early exposure and focus. They may try to talk us into the wrong one and in many cases allowing their natural behavior may lead to antics like perching, squishing, pawing, kicking, stepping, tossing etc.
This workshop will cover aspects of arousal, acclimation and the importance of clear and consistent criteria as it pertains to training proper container behavior. With a few changes to how we start our dogs and some retraining approaches for dogs already trialing, we can make huge strides in preventing box antics!
We’ll start with reviewing 8 causes of box antics and how they can be avoided.
Next we will go over some exercises and approaches for addressing arousal that may occur around boxes. We will cover how to use acclimation and dynamic impulse control to reduce their arousal. By using food soothing and non-odor search activities around boxes, we can associate calmer feelings around boxes.
The workshop will also cover how creating a trained or reinforced indication will open up a clearer communication path between you and your dog. You can turn your criteria into a reliable indication that does not involve box antics! By giving your dog a clear way of communicating to you at source will reduce frustration at both ends of the leash!!
Don't miss out on learning how to prevent one of the most common issues facing scent work handlers!
Equipment needed:
- Odor/tins
- Rougly 10 boxes (cardboard or sturdy plastic)
- Handful of socks, at least 6 if not more, any kind
- 3-5 Metal switch boxes, ceramic mugs or something sturdy with an opening that will fit your dogs nose
Metal Switch boxes source links:
Optional: Large tins to use for distractors or oil.
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Lecture Publish Date: Sunday May 10
Video Submissions Due Date: Sunday May 17 @ 12pm noon PT
Feedback & Questions Video Publish Date: Wednesday May 20
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