007 - Odor Theory: Sport Detection Odor Concentration, Availability and Aging
Description
In this episode, I discuss odor concentration, availability, and aging. These concepts continue to come up with my students and I often see these three things impact team's outcomes at sport detection trials.
Understanding these concepts is crucial for successful sport detection training
In this episode we discuss:
00:00 Understanding Odor Concentration and Availability
06:14 Residual Odor vs. Lingering Odor
09:33 Distractors and Proofing Items
13:30 Factors Affecting a Dog's Ability to Detect
16:12 Training Experience and Odor Detection
19:04 Building Hides for Maximum Odor Availability
26:53 The Impact of Hide Containment on Odor Availability
33:19 The Impact of Weather and Environment on Odor Availability
34:56 Understanding Scent Cones and the Role of Wind and Airflow
36:00 The Benefits of Aging Hides in Training and Trials
I only briefly touch on odor hygiene in this episode, but it's still an important topic! If you want to learn more about odor hygiene and hide building, you can grab my FREE Odor Hygiene Guide
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