Brad . Martin Webboard User Reg: 09-14-2005
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Hi,
I have thus far been able to find some info and with the help of a few learn how to begin imprinting scent recognition with the dog... Dog searches for toy in box... then toy and odor together... then odor alone and gets rewarded with toy for the find. That being said, I also understand the importance of proofing the dog off of non-target odors. But, I am wondering, once the odor scent can be recognized by the dog does the toy now become a non-target odor?
For example, when the dog can recognize TNT (assuming the previously mentioned training steps) should the TNT be hidden in one scent box and the reward toy in another? Not to confuse the dog but to teach him to indicate on the odor of the desired substance and not the reward toy from now on?
David C.Frost Webboard User Reg: 01-23-2002
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I would do as you stated only not at this point. At this particular point, more emphasis should be placed on odor and response. Once you have total odor recognition and consistent response to the odor, then you can worry about proofing. In fact, I usually wait to proof until the dog has demonstrated consistent behavior, going to source, responding on at least 3 odors. That way I'm certain the dog is working properly and totally understands the task at hand. When I do begin proofing, I'd have an odor set out, then as you described, the toy, or whatever article you are conducting the training with, placed in a different location. Begin the search, the dog should not be permitted to respond on the article, just keep him moving. If the dog does respond, I prefer no big deal be made of it, in fact, ignore that behavior, repeat the command to search and take the dog to a correct target, get the response and reward.
DFrost
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