Carla Simon, K9 Nosework Trainer & Scent Work Videos
80 Appleside Close SE T2A 7T8 Calgary, AB, Canada

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Home schooling? We're open for one-on-one private dog training and sniffer dog training, with pre-screening, masks and social distancing. We also offer online courses and private zoom lessons. https://scentdetection.huntersheart.com/store Already a paid student? Stay in touch and let us know how your training is going. We want you to succeed and we're here to help, even during lockdown.

We're looking forward to attending the Global Bed Bug Summit. Thank you NPMA for offering this event online, as we would not otherwise be able to attend during COVID restrictions!

Nature published an interesting article on small pilot studies exploring how dogs may be able to detect COVID in sweat samples: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-03149-9

Check out this awesome dog gym. https://www.facebook.com/100043317768582/videos/355778665876056/

I was delighted to temperament test a lovely litter of Kayenna Goldens yesterday with Lauren Alexander. And we even got all the toys back. Here's some post-test candid photos. https://www.facebook.com/lauren.hurley.7792/posts/10164296481090015

This video shows a fun Handball game for speeding up your dog's indication and generalizing the behavior. Place your indication toy around the house (simulating all the places you'll eventually hide scent). The moment your dog indicates, reward to chase the toy. Learn all the steps to train a rock solid indication in our online "Show Me" course https://scentdetection.huntersheart.com/store Video: https://vimeo.com/471315131

Study estimates "that the effective distance explored when searching for a stationary rodent is 8.4 m either side of the search path". While conditions affect results, this is a helpful guideline for coverage during many exterior searches. https://bioone.org//I-smell-a-rat-Es/10.1071/WR18021.short

LAST CHANCE for our Tuesday night scent detection classes at Kayenna. Register at: https://www.kayenna.ca/scent-detection