When training a dog to do EDD work, is there a requirement to deodorize the substance housing before training with a different substance, in order to avoid cross contamination of odor? I am afraid that the dog may learn to indicate on mixtures of odors rather than several different odors. Is there a method of deodorizing the housing structures used in training? And if so does that create a problem of the dog beginning to indicate on the deodorizer itself instead of the substance being trained? OR should I just use a different box for every different substance?
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Bradely - where are you getting your training (send me a PM) your instructors should have answered this. It's very basic training. You can combine odors and train the dog. Them separate out and odor and the dog will indicate on the individual odor. Dogs dont smell like people. This is a common method of training narcotics dog - combine odors and them test on the individual odors.
While it will not hurt if you sanatize the containers its not necessary.
Use dirrerent containers, also use those same TYPE of containers to use as a pruffing item.
Example: I train in cadaver work, usually put in PVC pipe, ammo boxes, glass jars, etc. I also have identical empty containers, but NEVER have any scent items in them. These are put out during a training exercise so the dog doesn't alert on those containers. Also, you can use surgical gloves to handle the items, but again, have extras to proof off of. You can also help reduce contamination by handling ALL the items with hot dog, or BBQ tongs. Make scense?
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