Avoiding the Clever Hans Phenomenon in Scent Detection
Clever Hans was a horse who became famous for answering math questions by counting with his hoof (1). For example, when asked what’s the square root of nine, he tapped [...]
Advanced Nosework Elements
Protected: Verona Scent Detection Seminar March 2019
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Sourcing, Residual Odor and Preventing False Alerts FAQ – Part 2
In Part 1, I explained why your dog should be working to source in every search i.e. getting his nose as close as physically possible to the highest concentration of odor. [...]
Sourcing, Residual Odor and Preventing False Alerts FAQ – Part 1
Question: Carla, can you suggest training exercises to help work through dogs (false) alerting on trace or residual odour? I assume that for the most part it’s team [...]
Converging Odors and Single Odor Hides vs. Cocktail FAQ
Lori’s question: Is there ever an advantage to using single odor hides? For example, one hide is wintergreen, another hide is birch with anise, etc.. (We started [...]
Triple Bunk Break Down | Components of Elite Searches + Double Blind Tests
Be a splitter not a lumper! To succeed in double-blind scent detection tests (e.g. narcotics certification) or elite searches with clearing in scent work competition, [...]
Table Distraction Game for Sniffer Dogs
Reliable scent dogs must ignore food, toy, and environmental distractions to find target odor. This video shows the Table Distraction Game we play with our scent dogs away [...]
Welcome to Hunter’s Heart Scent Detection Training
Welcome students! We’re looking forward to meeting you and your scent dog. We’ve inspired hundreds of students internationally, including dogs of all ages, [...]
Upcoming Scent Dog Training with Hunter’s Heart
Classes at Kayenna Kennels, Calgary Learn nosework at Kayenna Kennels (near Southland and Macleod, Calgary) with a 6-week class. Level 1 – We’ve inspired hundreds of [...]
Scent Dog Training Classes Start Wed.
While it’s cold outside, come join us for some fun nosework! Classes start this Wednesday evening Dec. 13, 2017. at Kayenna Kennels (near Southland and Macleod, Calgary). [...]
Amp Up the Fun! Hunter’s Heart Fall Nosework Seminars
Interested in trying nosework? Join us for the most fun you’ve ever had with your dog. We’ll motivate your dog to love searching for odor at our hugely popular [...]
Fear, Fender Benders and Following Your Fearless Dog
My Brittany Spaniel, Boo, and I spent our summer competing in nosework on a cross country road trip: from Calgary to California, Seattle to Wisconsin. The experience was [...]
Back to School Survey for Hunter’s Heart Nosework Classes (Starting Sept. 20, at Kayenna Kennels, Calgary)
Nosework classes resume this week and we’re going to have some fun motivating your dog to search for odor! If you’re registered, please complete this survey in [...]
Join Us for Summer Nosework Fun Events, Calgary
Hi everyone, I hope you’re staying cool, and you can join us for some summer nosework events. NOSEWORK DROP-IN NIGHTS AT KAYENNA KENNELS, CALGARY Test your skills in [...]
SDS Judge’s Summary by Level | Sniffing Dog Sports Nosework
Brain overload? Sometimes keeping track of multiple hides is enough to keep your brain busy. Print this summary of SDS rules and you’ll be sure to set up practice [...]
SDS Distance Game Demonstrations
Can your scent dog search independently at a distance? Watch demonstrations with coaching as our students test their skills with the fun SDS Distance Handling Game Version 1, [...]
Back by Popular Demand: Nosework Crash Course Weekend, July 15/16, Hunter’s Heart (Calgary)
Take your nosework to the next level Juno’s video demonstrates strong commitment to odor in scent work. Sometimes blind searches are confusing for the handler. Juno [...]
Top 5 Scent Work Tips on Training Your Down Indication
Here’s our Top 5 Tips on proofing your down indication for K9 Nosework. Tip #1) Always mark or reward finding source. Then you can give extra rewards for the down [...]
Delayed Rewards Are Missed Opportunities in Scent Dog Training
From the dog’s point of view, rewards are the most important component of dog training. Sadly, many handlers are lousy rewarders and dogs are left confused and rewardless. [...]
Calgary Nosework Classes – Video of Keata (Border Collie) Learning to Indicate Scent
Only 6 days left! Register now for Nosework classes starting April 5, Calgary Info: https://www.kayennakennels.ca/nosework-classes This video features Keata at our Level 2 [...]
Scent Maze Video: Can Your Dog Find His Way to Source?
This fun scent maze challenged our advanced nosework students to navigate around gates impeding access to the box containing odor to get to source. Teams were allowed perform [...]
Work for the Whites of His Eyes
Scent work is a game, and some rewards are better than others. You know you’re on the right track when your dog is so excited you can see the whites of his eyes. What did [...]
Scent Work – How to Train Distractions with Fun Nosework Games
Scent work is a game, with its roots in hunting and finding prey. In nosework, dogs must learn to ignore distractions to search and find the target odor. We use games to [...]
How to Enter a UKC Nosework Trial
This 33 minute tutorial explains how to enter a UKC Nosework Trial, using Sniff Alberta’s Premium list and entry forms as examples. It answers FAQ’s including how [...]
Scent 101 SCENTSCAPES Presentation
Get a glimpse into your dog’s fascinating world of scent – Fri. Jan. 5, 2018, in Calgary Scentscapes & Scent Theory 101, presentation (no dogs) – $50.00 [...]
Welcome to Scent Detection Classes at Kayenna Kennels, Calgary
Welcome students! Hunter’s Heart is excited to offer scent detection classes, seminars and events at Kayenna Kennels, Calgary. Register [...]
How to have the most fun with your dog? Nosework/Scent Dog Training Compilation 2016
Nosework can be the most fun you ever had with your dog! We’ve received many requests to help nosework students explain why they love nosework to people who [...]
Comparing SDDA and UKC Nosework
In today’s blog, I’ll compare and contrast nosework competition under the Sporting Detection Dogs Association (SDDA) and United Kennel Club (UKC). Please note that [...]
K9 ABC Games – Adventures in Nosework
(Adopted from an article featured in American Brittany Magazine, 2016) I recently had the pleasure to attend the K9 ABC Games nosework event hosted by Kinetic Dog Training, [...]
How Close is Close Enough?
How close should your dog get to source? Will you know it when you see it? After your dog indicates and you call “alert”, the judge can ask “where is [...]
Types of Nosework Events
Types of Nosework Events (Printable PDF File) The main types of searches in Nosework include: Container searches, Interior, Vehicle and Exterior and Handler Discrimination. [...]
UKC Nosework Requirements by Level
I confess: I can never remember the requirements for nosework searches at different levels of UKC competition. This table helps me and my students when we’re planning [...]
United Kennel Club Nosework Links
United Kennel Club (UKC) Helpful Links (As of Feb. 26, 2016) Register Your Dog with UKC [...]
Vary Everything But The Odor
Over time, you should vary all aspects of the hides besides the odor itself. For example, don’t just use metal tins. You should practice with hides made of many [...]
Making Single Odor Hides
Here are the steps to make single odor hides... [...]
Making Cocktailed Hides
Once your dog is searching for odor, you’ll need some hides in order to practice nosework at home. (A “hide” is the package of target odor inside a ventilated [...]
Storing Scent
Storing your scent properly is important to your success in nosework. You always want to know where odor is, and where it isn’t. Here are some key tips. One of the [...]
