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    The Nosework Dog: Understanding Olfaction and Odors Manual
    The Nosework Dog: Understanding Olfaction and Odors Manual
    The Nosework Dog: Understanding Olfaction and Odors Manual
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    The Nosework Dog: Understanding Olfaction and Odors Manual

    By Fred Helfers

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    Welcome to the World of Detection Dogs.

    This manual is designed to assist a handler of a detection dog to enhance their team’s proficiency in the detection of a trained odor. It is the author’s belief that the foundation of a successful handler lays in accmulating both practical experience and a firm knowledge of the Canine Olfactory System.

    The manual does not attempt to cover all areas of canine olfaction and odor movement. It is just the foundation, a primer where the handler should continue to learn about odor and olfaction to better understand how their canine partner detects the world of odors.

    I must caution those that are new to the field of canine detection. The information contained herein is a foundation. Do not take this information and over analyze each scenting problem, let your dog teach you. “Train don’t Test”.

    Watch your dog as they unravel each new scenting problem.

    TRUST your dog!

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherFred Helfers
    Release dateJul 11, 2016
    ISBN9780996189910
    The Nosework Dog: Understanding Olfaction and Odors Manual
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    Fred Helfers

    Fred Helfers is a retired police narcotics detective who began handling and training detection dogs in 1982. Fred established the Canine Detection Services kennels in 1984 and trained drug detection dogs for police agencies in the Pacific Northwest. He has trained hundreds of detection dog teams in the United States, Australia, Canada, and Brazil. Fred has also trained detection dogs for insects, natural gas, and accelerants.

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      Book preview

      The Nosework Dog - Fred Helfers

      Table of Contents

      Welcome to the World of Detection Dogs

      Understanding Olfaction and Odors

      The Superior Canine Nose: - Sense of smell

      Functions of the Nose

      Nasal Airflow patterns

      Scent Discrimination

      Factors Influencing Odor Molecules

      Scent & Effects of Temperature, Humidity, and Air Currents

      Training Suggestions

      10 Common Handler Error Faults

      #1 Poor leash handling Skills.

      #2 Poor detailing skills.

      #3 Unable to read dog’s behavior properly.

      #4 Little or no search patterns.

      #5 Cueing the Canine.

      #6 Lack of knowledge of Odor Factors.

      #7 Handler doesn’t hold canine accountable.

      #8 Pre-conceived idea by the handler that odor is present or not.

      #9 Belief that Canine should do all the work.

      #10 Handler Attitude.

      Definitions

      16 Golden Rules for the Detection Dog Handler

      Welcome to the World of Detection Dogs

      This manual is designed to assist a handler of a detection dog to enhance their team’s proficiency in the detection of a trained odor. It is the author’s belief that the foundation of a successful handler lays in accumulating both practical experience and a firm knowledge of the Canine Olfactory System.

      The manual does not attempt to cover all areas of canine olfaction and odor movement. It is just the foundation, a primer where the handler should continue to learn about odor and olfaction to better understand how their canine partner detects the world of odors.

      I must caution those that are new to the field of canine detection. The information contained herein is a foundation. Do not take this information and over analyze each scenting problem, let your dog teach you. Train don’t Test.

      Watch your dog as they unravel each new scenting problem.

      TRUST your dog!

      So be patient, learn from your dog and above all else, let your dog have fun!

      Fred Helfers – Master Trainer detection canines.

      Acknowledgements:

      I would like to acknowledge continued help and education from the following persons.

      Dr. Ken Furton, Dean of Chemistry, Florida International University. A friend for over 10 years, Ken has shown me that science does in fact have a substantial place in the training of detection canines and challenging me to become a better canine trainer through science.

      Dr. Brent

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