Episode Synopsis "WTDN 3: Masterclass Lesson 1 – Find it! The Sniffer Dog Foundation Game"

Welcome to episode 3 of What The Dog Nose! In this Masterclass series, I will share with you my entire truffle dog training curriculum from start to finish.  To get started, we will dive into the importance of teaching a basic sniffer dog game as the foundation for your truffle hunting adventure with your dog. I believe this process provides the simplest path for you, the handler, and the most meaningful learning environment for your dog.  In this episode I'll talk about: The basic sniffer dog game My process and why it works How you can get started with your dog right away Sniffer dog games and truffle hunting are fun and enriching activities anyone can do with their dog. Learn the foundation for teaching your dog to find anything you want and then learn how I specifically transfer that foundation to successful truffle hunting. Games & Observations Take advantage of the free Sniffer Dog Challenge Lessons by joining my Facebook group, What The Dog Nose, and saying "yes" to the challenge!  You will receive daily lessons by email and will be able to participate in corresponding group activities where you will get feedback from me. Want to review a specific point from this episode? 0:44 Important Concepts: What is a sniffer dog? 1:30 The Basic Sniffer Dog Game 6:06 Why Am I Using Treats? 7:57 How The Process Works 8:15 Tossing Treats Leads To A Directed Search Behavior 9:24 Context: Where should I play the game? You can listen to more about the topic of context in WTDN Episode 2. 10:57 Games & Observations Get in touch! Have a question for me? I'd love to hear from you! Ask me your question using the hashtag #AskWhatTheDogNose on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. Because a podcast is a one-sided conversation, I encourage you to join my Facebook group, What The Dog Nose, to participate in discussions. Other places you can find me: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Thank you for spending time with me here! ~ Kristin

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More episodes of the podcast What The Dog Nose

• WTDN 13: Your Dog Just Found Her First Real Truffle! Now What?
• WTDN 12: When to Cancel Your Truffle Hunt
• WTDN 11: When to Walk Away from a Truffle Hole
• WTDN 10: How to Decide Between Private Truffle Hunting Lessons and Group Classes
• WTDN 9: Truffles in The House
• WTDN 8: How to Choose Truffle Hunting Gear for Your Dog
• WTDN 7: How to Support a Backyard Digger in Becoming a Truffle Dog.
• WTDN 6: Truffle Hunting Dogs Don’t Always Dig
• WTDN 5: Dogs Can Learn to Discern Ripeness of Truffles
• WTDN 4: Training with Real Truffles Vs. Truffle Oil
• WTDN 3: Masterclass Lesson 1 – Find it! The Sniffer Dog Foundation Game
• WTDN 2: The Importance of Context in Truffle Dog Training
• WTDN 1: Welcome to the Podcast, What The Dog Nose!