WHY TRY SCENT DETECTION?
Scent detection training is NOT limited to working dogs!
It's fascinating to know that, with proper training, dogs can scent and differentiate odor. For every scent receptor we have, dogs have about fifty. Given how impressive their olfactory system is, why not tap into their incredible super power?
Scent detection is an easy and inexpensive way to spend quality time with your dog while boosting their confidence and keeping them active. In the civilian world, essential oils are a safe and accessible odor to aid in this niche of dog training.
AKC RECOGNIZED ODORS
Cypress, Birch, Clove, and Anise are the four nose work oils recognized by the National Association of Canine Nose Work (NACSW) and the American Kennel Club (AKC)
These will be the four main oils used when training your dog in scent detection. It is important to treat these oils similar to narcotics. You do not want your dog to come into contact with the oil as some can be toxic if they ingest. It is also important to handle the oils with gloves or tweezers to prevent contaminating objects with the odor. The more exposed the dog becomes to the odor without being rewarded for sniffing it, the more likely the dogs drive, desire, and odor recognition will vanish.
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