You can't walk a spaniel on a loose lead is something we hear a lot.
Well, check out young Chloe.
Chloe joined us on our Perfect Puppy training back in September and was a little star and had already started some lovely loose lead walking.
However, more recently, all she wants to do is pull towards different scent and so we received the message below
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Hi Rosie. We bought our cocker spaniel, Chloe, to your puppy classes back in september/ October. We’re having some problems with her walking on the lead. All she likes to do is pull. She was brilliant in puppy class and she can walk brilliantly on a loose lead in the garden and in the house, she’s also great off lead. Do you have any suggestions? At the moment we are using treats and getting her to heal, but as soon as she takes the treat, she runs forwards again. Then we stop and bring her back to our side and repeat. It’s a constant battle! Thanks, steph
After some advice over WhatsApp, we received the following message and video
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Since messaging you, our walks have been improving. Our daughter even took her out one day last week and she was amazing! Better with her than with us!
Well done Chloe
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The happy dance you do when you get home after such a good session/walk.
Today moose not only did well walking a distance from Akela (who isn't the calmest of dogs 🤣) he was then sat really close to Lottie (who is an awesome stooge dog) having some treats and being a good boy 👍
What a fantastic workshop Akela and Ken attended on Monday with Wesley Visacher from Scent imprint for dogs
Just a intro about Wesley Visscher and his level of expertise.
Wesley Visscher owns Scent Imprint for Dogs (SIFD) and Scent Imprint Conservation Dogs. His professional experience spans over 17 years. He started as a dog handler for explosive and narcotic detection dogs. Because of his passion for training dogs, he decided to start his own company in 2014. He specializes in training dogs for detection and tracking.
His dogs are operational worldwide, such as the US, Europe, and Africa. Police, military, border forces units, and private security companies are his clients. He trains dogs in different disciplines, such as narcotic detection dogs, explosive detection dogs, wildlife detection dogs, and tracking dogs.
He is also involved with several projects that fight against illegal wildlife trade and train dogs for various anti-poaching units in Asia and Africa.
Thank you to Carter's Pet Services for hosting such a fantastic session, Gained alot of knowledge and looking forward to attending more
Akela smashed her first ever Scurry today with Charnwood Dog School 🥰
Mantrailing for pet dogs involves training them to follow the scent of a specific person, turning it into a fun and stimulating activity rather than a professional search and rescue task. This practice can enhance the bond between the dog and its owner, provide physical and mental stimulation, and tap into the dog’s natural instincts. Here’s an overview of how it works:
1. Introduction to Scent:
The dog is introduced to the scent of the person it will be trailing. This is usually done using an item that has the person’s scent, such as a piece of clothing.
2. Short Trails:
Initial training starts with short and simple trails. The person hides a short distance away, and the dog is encouraged to find them using their scent.
3. Positive Reinforcement:
When the dog successfully finds the person, it is rewarded with treats, praise, or play. This positive reinforcement helps the dog associate trailing with a positive outcome.
4. Increasing Difficulty:
As the dog becomes more proficient, the trails can be made longer and more complex. Different environments can be introduced, and distractions can be added to increase the challenge.
5. Consistency and Practice:
Regular practice is essential to maintain and improve the dog’s mantrailing skills. Sessions should be fun and engaging to keep the dog motivated.
6. Equipment:
A harness and a long line are typically used in mantrailing to allow the dog freedom of movement while ensuring it remains under control.
Benefits of mantrailing for pet dogs include improved confidence, enhanced problem-solving skills, and a stronger owner-dog relationship. It's a great way to provide your pet with a sense of purpose and accomplishment.
Below is Akela mantrailing. This is a short trail as she's only done a handful of session.
Check out more mantrailing videos on our ASKAN-K9 you tube channel
Have you ever wondered what tracking is?
Tracking training for dogs is a form of training where dogs are taught to follow a specific scent trail. This type of training utilizes a dog's natural ability to use its sense of smell to locate a person, animal, or object. It is often used in search and rescue operations, hunting, or dog sports like tracking trials. During training, dogs learn to distinguish and follow the target scent, ignore distractions, and communicate when they have found the source of the scent. This training can be both mentally and physically stimulating for dogs, providing a great way to exercise their brains and bodies.
What is the difference between Tracking & Mantrailing
Tracking and man-trailing are both scent-based activities for dogs, but they have distinct differences.
Tracking involves a dog following a scent trail left on the ground. The dog sticks closely to the footsteps of the person or animal being tracked. This method often requires the dog to stay on the exact path and follow the scent from where it has settled on the ground and surrounding vegetation.
Man-trailing, on the other hand, allows the dog to use airborne scent particles to find a person. In man-trailing, dogs follow the scent that has dispersed through the air, which can lead them to veer off the exact path taken by the person being sought. This method is more flexible and allows the dog to pick up the scent from a wider area.
Both techniques utilise a dog's incredible sense of smell but differ in the approach and scope of scent detection.
At Askan-K9 we teach the dogs to identify the scent item first. Once the dog learns this, we can start tracking.
This method is nice and simple and the dogs soon progress.
We don't use treats in the foot steps as this teaches the dogs to sniff for treats, we teach them to identify the track layers scent, follow the track and clearly identify the track layers article to receive their rewards.
In the video Akela is starting to id
Generalising in training.
Working on a strong 'place' with Akela.
We are generalising the 'place' so she understands that place means to sit on whatever item is asked of her and not just one particular item. We are also building confidence using small items and items with movement
Generalising refers to the process of teaching your dog to understand that a specific que or behavior applies in all contexts and environments. This means the dog learns to perform the same behaviour reliably, in all situations
Generalising is important because it ensures that your dog responds to ques in any situation. Without generalising, a dog might only follow commands in familiar settings or when a specific item is present
Lloyd doing a very thorough search on a line up of pots with a clear indication to the target scent
Sunday pups smashing their training 👌
This is what correct socialisation looks like 👍
Working around other dogs and people and not having to react/engage with the other dogs and people.
What does this help with? 🤔
Building a strong bond to you ✅️
Recalling back to you✅️
Loose lead walking with you✅️
Engagement to you✅️
Disengagement to other stimulus✅️
Below is week 5 of our 6 week Perfect Puppy Program and all pups are under 5 months of age 🥰
Dog training specialising in scent work for pet dogs. Sniffer dog classes, Mantrailing, Tracking, Puppy classes, Obedience, 1-2-1s
