In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses:

•         Scent detection, scent discrimination, scent identification, and scent association.
•         Fixed action patterns and species typical behaviors and routines.
•         Reward density and schedules in olfaction training.
•         Overshadowing, blocking, and compound odors.
•         Extinction, generalization, and discrimination.

 

Key Takeaways:

•         Fixed action patterns must be rehearsed.
•         Variable reward will help keep the motivation high.
•         Pay attention to the density of reward in training and how it compares to the density of reward in real deployments.
•         Try not to allow the dog to go to final response on a detractor.
•         If you’re going to train any detection dogs, proofing is of the utmost importance

 

"It is important to realize that detection is a really complex science and art. Understanding these behavioral concepts that apply to detection are really going to allow you, as a handler and as a trainer, to better understand how your dog works and how to troubleshoot problems." —  Jerry Bradshaw

 

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Train Hard, train smart, be safe.

 

 

Show notes by Podcastologist Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie

 

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