I am introducing scent using the salt shaker method followed by a food reward. When my dog looks at the salt shaker, I am rewarding with the treat. I want to train the passive response with the dog to down. When do I start to incorporate the down, when the dog is consistantly looking at the shaker? Can I use both the salt shaker method and the blocks or do I need to stick to one method?
I have read that I can introduce 4 sorts of drug scent at the same time by using a hollow block. It said to use double the amount of what you would use in a normal drug exercise. Has anyone introduced this many scents at once or do you feel it is better to introduce one scent at a time? What is the best method in your opinions? I will be using pseudo drugs.
David C.Frost Webboard User Reg: 01-23-2002
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Using more than one odor, it's been called the cocktail approach, among other things, is often used by some trainers. Personally, I like to introduce the odors singularly. Having seen both methods used, however, when done properly, it doesn't seem to make a difference. I'm confused about your description of "when the dog looks at the salt shaker". Drug detection isn't a visual game, it's olfaction at it's best. Reward the dog each time he sniffs the target, that's the only way he'll learn the odor. I don't worry about the response until the dog consistently, on his own, seeks out the target, sniffs and starts looking for the reward. Then I add the response.
I won't give my usual sermon on pseudo drugs. I'll just say, they ain't real, it's like taking blanks to a firing range.
DFrost
Any behavior that is reinforced is more likely to occur again.
The info I had read did say to reward when the dog "looked" at the shaker. I thought that sounded incorrect, I too, thought I should only reward when the dog sniffed the shaker, which she usually does.
Unfortunately,my only option at this time is to use pseudo.I'm sure I could find the real deal,however I'm certain my local sherriff wouldn't approve! (I don't look good in orange, although don't stripes make you look thinner?) I may look into the DEA license in the new year, but I am sure you have to jump thru hoops to get it.
I may look into the DEA license in the new year, but I am sure you have to jump thru hoops to get it.
Thanks!
Lisa,
I have asked Ed about the DEA license in the past, rather recenlty though, and he told me that he doesn't think that civilians are able to get a DEA license any longer.
Just food for thought.
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