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Week 4

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Class Discussion
Class Discussion
Technique
Scent Game. Variation 1
Technique
Scent Game. Variation 2
Technique
Scent Game. Variation 3
Key Concepts
What to know this week.
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Gamifying Your Training

Games help dogs transition between activities, from engaging with the environment to engaging with you. Scenting + recall, or tug + mat work, are powerful ways to build communication and behavioral flexibility.

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Behavior Chains

Create a healthy chain: barking → check-ins → recall → training mat. This helps dogs in high stress or arousal return to a calmer baseline.

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Release Cues

Use "Find it" or "Search" to cue scenting. Use "All Done" to signal the search is over, paired with a one-minute break. This prevents dogs from getting stuck in perpetual search mode.

Homework
Your Week 4 Training Plan
Your Week 4
Training Plan
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Scent Games: 3 Sets (Advance only when ready)

Be flexible. Stick with Variation 1 if your dog seems unsure. Only advance when your dog appears engaged and confident.

Set 1
Variation 1, dog inside while hiding food
Set 2
Variation 2, dog holds mat position while hiding food
Set 3
Variation 3, mid-search recall, then release back to search
Tools for Next Week
Agility hurdle, or a DIY version using two shoeboxes and a broomstick handle.
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Live Support
Office Hours

Join the live Q&A or watch the replay, submit your question in advance. Sessions held Wednesdays at lunchtime, free to enrolled On-Demand students. 10-minute limit per question.