Building Value for Odor: Part 3 — Quality Over Quantity
Quality training isn't measured by the number of searches you run or the time you spend training. It's measured by the quality of the learning that takes place. Discover how memory consolidation, confidence, clarity, and meaningful reinforcement work together to strengthen your dog's value for odor.
Building Value for Odor: Part 2 — Is Your Dog Getting Paid Enough?
The value of odor isn't determined by the odor itself. It's determined by what your dog earns for finding it. In Part 2 of the Building Value for Odor series, learn how reinforcement influences motivation and why the quality of your rewards matters.
Building Value for Odor: Part 1 — Why Doesn’t My Dog Care About Odor?
Why doesn't your dog seem interested in odor? It isn't because they can't smell it. In Part 1 of the Building Value for Odor series, learn why odor has no inherent value to dogs and why creating motivation begins long before advanced training.