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.