006 - Converging Odor: Tips, strategies and set-ups to help you conquer converging odor scent puzzles

In this episode, I dive into the scent detection skill of converging odor. We'll explore the essential prerequisites before starting with converging odor, how to introduce new cues, and the art of progressing converging odor skills for your dog.

I'll also share some of my favorite tips for setting up multiple training areas, and gradually increasing the difficulty of converging odor setups. It's all about clear communication and prioritizing confidence, motivation, and independence in our training sessions!

In this episode we discuss:

00:00 Teaching Converging Odor: Requirements and Overview

14:38 Adding Multiple Hides and Cues to Containers and Area Searches

19:40 Tips for Setting Up Multiple Training Areas

24:34 The Importance of Confidence, Motivation, and Independence in Training

If you have any converging odor set-ups that you would love to share, send me a DM, or tag me on IG and FB! I love seeing other people's scent skill set-ups!

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