Road to Detection: Training Tips for Scent Detection Handlers, Competitors and Enthusiasts
Ever wish you had a scent detection training mentor in your back pocket? That's exactly what you'll get when you tune into Road to Detection with your host, Tamara Champagne. Her specialty? Breaking down training...
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019 - Inaccessible Hides: Challenges and Strategies for Success
In this episode, I discuss the concept of inaccessible hides in scent detection training. I share my experiences with my own dogs, Valor and Vimy, highlighting the importance of introducing inaccessible hides early in...
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018 - Elevated Hides: Challenges and Progressions
In this episode, I discuss the complexities of training dogs on elevated hides. I break down the definitions, challenges, and training strategies necessary for success.
This episode emphasizes the importance of...
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017 - Bird Dog Detection: Accidental Bird Dog & Ugly Dog Hunting
In this episode, I'm joined by Terry Ann Fernando and Mike Neiduski. We delve into our journey with bird dogs and explore effective strategies for managing our high-energy companions. We highlight the numerous...
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016 - Happy New Year - Wins and Questions from Students and Friends
2024 is a wrap! In this episode I share wins and questions from Road to Detection students and friends. The best part of this sport is how incredible our community is, and I'm always grateful for everyone I've had the...
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015 - Training Audit: Navigating Variable Reinforcement
In this episode, I'm joined by Paige as we discusses the intricacies of implementing variable reinforcement in scent detection. Paige has some concerns about motivation and confidence in her dog, Jake when...
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014 - Living the Detection Trial Life with Lane Michie
Today I'm joined by Lane Michie and her tiny dog, Wendel. Their journey in nosework began nearly four years ago but despite the relatively short time in the sport, they have participated in what equates to almost ten...
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013 - Avoiding Training and Trialing Burnout
In this episode, I discusses the challenges of burnout in training and the importance of setting clear goals to maintain motivation and avoid overcommitment. I discuss the need for handlers to reflect on their...
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012 - Trial Readiness: Trainer Round Table
010 - Handler Skills: Working Memory and Focus
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This episode is an upcycled talk I did for one of last seasons Road to Detection coaching calls. Get nerdy as I break down the neuroscience (the best I can) behind working...
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011 - Lessons Learned: What I Wish I Knew
Whenever we learn something new, mistakes and oversights are inevitable! Let me save you from at least a few of them as I share what I wish I knew when I started training my own dogs, and my students, in...
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009 - Don't Miss Out! Road to Detection Program Doors Are Open!
A quick shout out to let you know Road to Detection is open for registration!
Road to Detection is a comprehensive 6-month program for scent detection training. It covers everything from starting your dog on target...
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008 - Training Audit: Scent Skills for Trial Success
In this Training Audit, Kathleen and I dig into the skills (dog and handler) that teams should start incorporating in their training as they move up the scent detection trial levels.
Kathleen discusses her experience...
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