Tacoma Scentathalon Certificate April 2020

 

Scent-athalong April 27 to May 4 2020

Day 1:  Confidence
Day 1 Search
Notes:
Types of Confidence
Environmental
Confidence in the handler

Day 2:  Independence
Day 2 Search
Notes:
Giving dog independence to make decisions appropriate for skill set


Day 3:  Drive to Source
Day Three Search
Notes:
Sourcing: desire and action to working to area on source. Not pinpoint
3D searching: work through environment to get to hide


Day 4: Clearing Spaces
Day Four Search
Notes:
Large open spaces


Day 5:  Cooperation with Handler
Day Five Search
Notes:
Dog Driving
Handler Driving
Communication: use for information
"Find another"
Tight spaces
Partnership


Day 6: Focus
Day Six Search
Notes:
Proof for distractions
Working through distractions
Focus: the ability to concentrate under distractions
toys, cat, dog


Day 7: Love of the Game
Day Seven Search
Notes:
How do you interact with your dog?
What is your relationship with your dog?
Do  you trust each other?
What kind of party do you have?
What are your rewards?
What does the dog love?
What are their favorite searches?
Lots of pay?
The puzzle?