How to Teach Your Dog Scent Detection. Episode 1

[@Crategainer]

Just here to learn how to teach my dog how to find my weed when I misplace it

[@NateSchoemer]

😂 I hope this helps. Lol!

[@jonihager717]

Lmfao 😂😂

[@Nalaoflightangelen]

Hope he can find your weed card too

[@SinnerCity1]

Me to

[@Slimykid12]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Confidentk9sCa]

So great to see the love, joy, enrichment, stimulation, confidence, bond and so much more a Malinois like Arih gets out of quality training like this. Easy to see how advanced she is in how she picks everything up so quickly. Very important for this type of seriously high energy breed to keep their bodies and minds so active.❤

[@JoeBarron1027]

Such a proactive responsive youtuber, that's rare, I tip my hat to you good sir. Keep doing what you're doing!

[@NateSchoemer]

Thank you, Joe! I appreciate that. 😁

[@dalepres1]

I agree completely. So many content creators follow their comments for just the first few hours, or some even for the first day, and then never reply or react to any later comments so I presume they aren't reading them. Maybe they're creating so many videos and getting so many comments that they cannot interact with their followers. If so, that's great for them. But it is always great when a content creator responds to anything just to show he's still reading. Then, if he chooses to not respond to our post (my post) then I assume it was that he didn't have that answer or the question wasn't interesting to him - and that's his choice. Just seeing and knowing that he's reading them means I might get my questions replied to - if I do my part to make them interesting enough for his channel.

[@Acquittal]

These sorts of courses you pay a lot of money for, and you provide us this for free. You teach very naturally, thank you!

[@vinceking7651]

One of the best dog trainers I have ever listened to. Always explain well.

[@agusspangler6216]

she is so quick to learn brooo, i love her

[@jankmiller3786]

I love how she laid down and moved just enough to put her nose in the cinder block…. She is so smart!

[@NateSchoemer]

Yes, She's an amazing pup that makes me look good. Lol! :)

[@MaggieJJDT]

I’ve watched endless trainers and you have a special gift. Thank You for sharing your knowledge I have a 2 year old and 4 month old shepherds and I love your methods

[@NateSchoemer]

Wow, thank you! I really appreciate that! :)

[@senseik-nino5239]

I used to be with Michel Ellis as the GOAT, but you are def in there. Plus you give up waay more free content aaand thats why youre goat! Your service dog guide is my go to.

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks, I really appreciate that. I'm also a huge fan of Michael Ellis and have learned a lot from him. He's one of my favorites! :)

[@kuzmit4123]

Wow. That so clear video session. Man that amazing! Thank you so much

[@NateSchoemer]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@jacquiehumphrey3701]

Great job to both you and your dog, it is really lovely to see a dog perform with confidence and enthusiasm. I think this is a great way to train and your timing to mark Ari's behaviour is so important and often missed. We want to mark when the dog is going into rather than pulling out and you showed that so clearly. Thank your for a great little video. :-)

[@NateSchoemer]

Thank you so much, I appreciate that! :)

[@ezramwiti9847]

sooooo very much helpful please don't stop sharing these lessons.I've been looking for such a good trainer.Thank You

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks! Many more still to come! :)

[@reflexdogtraining1337]

Love the "problem solving" start point to this stuff, mate! 👏 using this for clients keen on duration work. Cheers!

[@TeacherMom80]

You are very wonderful at this! Thank you!

[@NateSchoemer]

Thank you, I really appreciate that! Cheers!

[@TeacherMom80]

@@NateSchoemer Cheers to you, too! Be happy & well! Currently working to train a Beagle puppy. My teenager wants to teach him to help find edible mushrooms in the woods.😅 Any tips or vids you have that could help us with that would be outstanding! Thanks so much! 💕🙏🏽🤗

[@khaosdaly566]

I love how smart and driven Malinois are. I know I couldn't handle one but I really enjoy watching them work! This is a great video! Will be starting with my pup soon!

[@illuminadia6023]

Love these videos! We are finally getting around to teaching my coonhound scentwork with these! We are on day 4 now, and one thing we are struggling with is the dog occasionally overlooking the scent. This is happening mostly on our first few searches. We are using birch odor in an odor tin and doing some work outdoors and some indoors. The boxes became far too easy for him - he wouldn't sniff each one but as soon as entering the room, he would run directly to the correct container with odor. So we are doing field searches at this point!

[@alyssa_theweirdo4870]

I’m teaching my GSD so far he’s doing pretty good

[@NateSchoemer]

Awesome! And the dogs usually love this training. :)

[@BiztoryTime]

i actually laughed out loud when she just instantaneously figured out what to do!! SO impressive! you have given me new hope on getting into dog training and getting a GSD. ive bingewatched your videos for 2 days now and im curious if your episodes are numbered so i just start with episode one and go on from there or what order would you recommend? I watched the longer puppytraining videos and they are amazing! thanks so much for sharing this and for sparking my motivation to a level i didnt know existed!

[@NateSchoemer]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing. I'm happy the videos are helpful. Yes, the basic and advanced series have been designed to be watched in order. They should be numbered. Cheers!

[@BiztoryTime]

@@NateSchoemer thanks a bunch mate! now i just need to find a GSD :D

[@johncarbone2384]

I think she is a Malinois, not a GSD, correct?

[@BiztoryTime]

@@johncarbone2384 she is a Mali yes.. I want a gsd myself 😄

[@kristenkoepping812]

As always, thanks again! My dog loves learning from you.

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks, Kristen! :)

[@foefish739]

Those belgians are such smartasses, i thought my dog was quick to pick up on stuff😂😍 love the video, thank you! will start teaching my Vizsla Shepherd mix to do scent detection soon!

[@NateSchoemer]

Lol! Yes, the malinois make it look easy! :)

[@Nalaoflightangelen]

Love this so simple and with an untrained dog 😁great job!

[@jetstream1146]

Ari is so intelligent! What a lovely video to watch. Today hasn't been the greatest day, but watching this video has cheered me up! Thanks so much :)

[@NateSchoemer]

I'm sorry to hear that you're having a rough day, but I'm happy the video brightened it up a little. Thanks for watching and commenting! :)

[@jetstream1146]

@@NateSchoemer Thank you :)

[@marka1712]

This video has been out a while now but wow so informative and inspiring to see how this works. I’ve decided now that my gsd’s are getting near to 10 it’s time to calm down on some of the running and jumping to avoid injuries and scent work looks like a wonderful new project. Thanks for the great info and I look forward to watching more and going down this road for sure

[@sanntos.kaua7]

Thanks for that material bro I'm a vet student and a recently formed dog trainer in Brazil. I've knew your channel and your job today. I'm not a english fluently speaker but just loved your methodology and way to train and explain. Detection is not my area and I'm studying that sector with another somes professionals but that video was very helpful to increase the prstical exercises

[@quanghuy5286]

hello i am vietnamese Thank you for this very helpful video. I learned how you wake up via video, but it's hard since I don't know your language, I just watch the video and remember the pictures and teach my dog. thank you very much.

[@NateSchoemer]

Thank you. I'm happy the videos are helpful. I may make future videos in multiple languages. :)

[@prasoonrajpoot4077]

what a proactive trainer and a proactive dog, me and my dog both sit down on the couch and watch other people do lots of stuff with thier owners like running, stunts etc... 🤣

[@NateSchoemer]

Haha!

[@real_sammyblaize]

How I wished I can be chanced to be with you and learn. You're doing a great job and I love it

[@Beth81818]

Absolutely brilliant training! Thanks, I learned some great things to teach my dog 😊

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks! :)

[@dcsj6837]

We used boxes in the military, real easy.

[@NateSchoemer]

Yes, boxes are an excellent option as well. :)

[@ThisIsMe3699]

Another great video, Nate.

[@NateSchoemer]

Thank you Kevin! Let me know how Rio does when you start teaching her scent detection. For some reason, I have a feeling you'll do very well with it! :)

[@ThisIsMe3699]

@@NateSchoemer I figured out why you use the block first. It was fun for her though. Once she realized what I wanted, she was non stop We're ready.

[@vocalchords3609]

What a fabulous video of a great dog and super professional mentor. Thanks a lot - loved it - now onto the next one with the scents!

[@goaldog2056]

what a lovely way to train love your style and definitely starting this today

[@NateSchoemer]

Thank you, Goal Dog! I really appreciate that! :)

[@danimorales3023]

these videos are so helpful, I based all of my dogs' training with your vids! thanks so much!

[@NateSchoemer]

It's my pleasure. Thank you so much for watching and supporting the channel. Cheers!

[@WorkingMiniYT]

Thank you for helping us all train our dogs

[@solideomusical]

That was fascinating! That dog looks super smart

[@MissionaryInMexico]

My doberman who died of a broken heart after a separation was fully "scent trained" in that as a fully trained guard dog, she could tell if a person was thinking about doing wrong by the odor their body emitted.

[@NateSchoemer]

Sounds like an incredible dog!

[@MissionaryInMexico]

@@NateSchoemer She was. She originally belonged to a US Navy admiral who was stationed in Belgium, where he bought the dog and where she got all her training. Great protection for his house. When he moved back to the USA he and his wife separated and I ended up with his dog. Later, I moved out of the state, and had to leave the dog with his ex-wife and the dog died soon after, of a broken heart. So, Doberman Pinscher dogs are not notorious for showing affection, but she would lay on my lap or lean very hard into my leg wherever I went. She loved me. She knew when someone was outside looking in... Growled, let us know. Really miss her.

[@Iamsigma-l7r]

❤

[@chip3639]

Excellent work, brother! I'm starting to watch your videos in preparation for getting our BM in the not too distant future. Thank you!

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks brother, I appreciate that!

[@jackit3125]

I love watching you with Arih... star team

[@JahlenJohnson11]

I have a German Shepherd, hes 7 months old and nothing I do is enough for him! His mind and body just needs more so I was researching and found this! I’m hoping it’ll help ❤️ now I just need to figure out where to find scents haha

[@NateSchoemer]

I'm just using lavender, but you can buy dog training scent kits online. :)

[@jhancarlosterronesrodrigue1940]

How was the experience? Could you tried?

[@ilovevideos12341]

Picking up a Golden Retriever May 2 2023 she will be 8 weeks. I have a special needs 18 YO that has Autism and elopes. She also has alot of anxiety. I am going to hopefully train her to search and rescue not only for myself but others who need the help.. I am in a remote town in central Texas.

[@anonperson4597]

I have two German shepherds. I swear they must come out the womb wanting to do this. We have never formally trained them to “find” anything but they can! Our female is the one who did it first and she’s taught our make without any prompt from us. If someone has weed….she goes nuts and barks and barks. Head butting the spot or trying to dig. She does the same with mice (we had some move into our chicken coop and she destroys them and we haven’t had a problem since having her). Our male joins in but I don’t think he would seek it out of that makes sense. If I point to things with my stick….she sniffs it like a police dog on tv does and if she doesn’t find what she’s looking for she comes and sits back by me and looks up like “what next” lol. Wish I had time to teach her to do more. She’s so damn smart. Our male is too but they are different lines. She’s a working line and he’s a show line. He’s less excited about working lol. He likes to just look pretty. She is all over when we are doing something in the yard and we don’t even ask. If our kids are hitting softballs off a T, she brings them back. Over time she realized we put them back on the t so if no one is there with a hand out she drops it right at the t or has even tried to put it ON the T. She’s my baby.

[@Vester-y1j]

new sub here from the Philippines!

[@faithfamilyfriendsforever6777]

From london ont and lobe tour vids thay have been great and work well thank you.

[@NateSchoemer]

Awesome, thank you!

[@bigmachineschannelkenya7408]

this video need million views its very interesting good job Bro

[@NateSchoemer]

Thank you so much 😀

[@celestialsquirrel655]

Smart dog!! My dog sniffed out an old McDonald’s burger someone threw out a car window, which was under some grass and leaves. That’s when I had the idea to try and train her. She also can sniff out rabbits, which we have a lot of in my area. I’m hoping one day, when me and her move out of my parents home and into a place in the woods, she can help me catch rabbits to eat. It would be a dream come true to have her in the forest, which she loves.

[@NateSchoemer]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing!

[@hotaru8589]

I don't even own a dog, but this is so fascinating.

[@clemusjohnson7858]

I see so the green bench in my opinion is similar to the police cruiser and they are simply understanding jump out the cruiser grab the scent and pursue. Very interesting

[@az1k643]

Thank you so much nate!

[@NateSchoemer]

My Pleasure. Thanks again for supporting the channel! :)

[@vtjp4ever]

Your dog is amazing .. I'm really looking forward to watching your video's, fingers crossed I can implement some of this with my Bella. Thanks

[@NateSchoemer]

You can do it! :)

[@jaellis2376]

thank you so much for the videos

[@NateSchoemer]

My pleasure. I'm happy you like them! :)

[@Mike-wg9fq]

You do a great job educating....quick question, if i train my dog on birch, clove etc, and later want to change to a narcotic, will that be difficult? Or should I train straight away with a pseudo narcotic if I think he will ever search for narcotics ? thanks

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks! Once a dog knows one odor, it's much easier to teach a new odor. You can also train a dog off of an odor by presenting it and no longer rewarding when the dog indicates on it.

[@thedogfather1204]

Love that dog

[@NateSchoemer]

Thank you! She's super amazing! :)

[@thedoghouse807]

Thanks so much! I understand now what to do! Just a quick question: what do you do if your dog isn’t very interested in the box and just focuses on you for the treat?

[@NateSchoemer]

You can also start by placing a treat in the container. Then eventually transition into no treat in the container.

[@thedoghouse807]

@@NateSchoemer thank you!

[@dogfather2320]

Im a little confused, ive always rewarded my dog with "yes" followed by a treat when he climbs on the platform, then his release is "free" for him to jump off. Can you help me understand why i should be doing it this way?

[@sohollysings]

what could you use instead of a platform? could you go without? i just don’t have anything like it. hmmm. amazing video thank you!

[@justagirlandherdogs615]

Yes!!

[@NateSchoemer]

Yay! Thanks! :)

[@briannaraffertychisholm6571]

Hi! Curious about the use of a platform - does the elevated surface make a difference? Or can this be done without a platform and just a fixed area like a blanket or towel?

[@wadimjarochowicz4119]

Gonna try with my staffie! Definetly will be harder cuz hes stubborn like a tank haha!

[@NateSchoemer]

You can do it! :)

[@عمارالوائلي-ن6ه]

Great job

[@NateSchoemer]

Thank you! :)

[@douglasreid6996]

Great stuff as always Nate. You make owning a Mal look easy. How did Charlie do? Lol

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks, Doug! I lucked out with Arih. She's such a great dog. Charlie is amazing too, but not as smart as Arih. Lol! :)

[@Shakem858]

Always have good videos

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks Gregory! I appreciate that. :)

[@Onafeeltrip]

Smart girl! 🤓

[@debranankissoon3296]

How long have you been training her and how old is she? This vid is amazing

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks, Debra! In this video I had just started training her on scent detection. However, I've been training her since I got her at 8 weeks of age and she is now 5 years old. :)

[@NancyRutland]

I didn’t understand the yes vs free command. Free=treats? Yes-you did it right & im proud of you?

[@NateSchoemer]

Yes = Reward Free = Release and Reward

[@wormworm580]

“Quick” (not really) question about rewards in scent work-do you find using a treat impacts a dog’s sense of smell? I assumed this was the case considering my first attempt in scent work was not super successful, and I used treats there, although my dog was only 10 months there and possibly just didn’t have the same working drive and repoire with me as a handler. Second attempt starting fresh and I’ve been using a combination of toys and affection, but my pup is still not very toy motivated. Used treats for some non scent based actions like pressing her nose up against the scent jars but that’s about it. Affection works well only if she’s in the mood for it. Ultimately she is a mix of mostly herding breeds like kelpies and cattle dogs so I don’t expect her to be on par with a traditional cocker spaniel or beagle, but using treats now and again might help. Mind you, she is progressing pretty well for her lack of instinct in this area. She enjoys it now that I’ve taught her how the game works, but again, she’s a very sight oriented dog. I’m moving the target odour containers into new part of the house now and she’s picking up on drawers and cabinets pretty quickly-teaching her to search everything, not just the things that she’s used to finding scents in. I did find a toy that she really likes which I’ve been using recently, it’s a rubber ball on a rope with a bell. I’ve been keeping it exclusively for scentwork-we have her coveted special training toys, but this one is on a whole other level. Hoping the novelty sticks around. I think the bell is hyping her up even more as she associates it with play time, so getting a noisy toy might be a good tip for less toy motivated dogs.

[@mehfuz3657]

VERY INFORMATIVE VIDEO 🔥

[@NateSchoemer]

I appreciate your kind words. Thanks for supporting the channel! 😁🙏🐶🐕

[@anthonyhubbard2226]

Nate, I have seen in a few of your videos that you will use both a break and a free command. This video is a good example. I am really new to dog training and your videos have been a great help but I am having trouble finding the distinction between the 2 commands anywhere. Is there one or are you just using them as variations of the same thing(terminal marker)? If there is a distinction what is it and how do you train for one over the other? I watched your video on terminal marker vs. continuation marker but there is no mention of a release marker in that video which is what believe I have heard you call the free command.

[@NateSchoemer]

Hey Anthony! Great question! Jump to 39 minutes into this video. I think I explain it a little better there: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZ2le3mZjM50sM0

[@dogsking2333]

Nice I am from India Your follower big fan

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks! :)

[@boyblammy]

She really likes to please. Trainer to trainer, beautiful work

[@NateSchoemer]

Thank you so much, Heather! :)

[@AlexFeature]

Awesomest girl. Nate you are a magician :D

[@NateSchoemer]

Thank you so much. She's my super dog. :)

[@miahstalings8572]

New sub! I look forward to trying this on my dogs

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks for subbing! Let me know how the training goes! :)

[@NorCal415]

Finna teach my boi to sniff money out 💯

[@NateSchoemer]

Yay! Lol! :)

[@laurynfromtheLAB]

I discovered I’m allergic to my dogs dogfood (pea protein) and many store brands contain legumes/peanuts/soy and I’m trying to train him to eventually detect these… what should I feed him? Is it possible to get prescribed food to avoid me having allergies?

[@NateSchoemer]

Raw dog food may be a better option for you. Check out this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYSXkp6ZhLdphdE

[@lichatheworkingdog]

You can get spesificaly pea free dog foods as well

[@laurynfromtheLAB]

@@lichatheworkingdog I found out Stella & chewy has legume free dog food, as well as essence! Essence went up from $89 to $100/25 lb bag after I bought the stores stock though 😅

[@lichatheworkingdog]

@@laurynfromtheLAB oof yeah

[@wormworm580]

I struggle with prepping fancy raw food for my dog but I’ve figured out a system to make it really easy. Buy a good pet mince blend in bulk and spoon it into silicone muffin bar trays, then freeze. Once frozen you can pop them out and keep them in a freezer bag. Put a brick in your dogs bowl a few hours before feeding time and keep it in the fridge so it can defrost, and after feeding put another one straight in and refrigerate again so the next meal is always defrosted and ready to go.

[@leahbx]

What a smart girl! What training treats would you recommend please? I have a 2 year old Jack Russell

[@no__lz3121]

Great Videos 👍👍👍

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks! I really appreciate that! 😁🐶

[@eliseholton9284]

Gonna try this today 😀

[@NateSchoemer]

Did it work? :)

[@eliseholton9284]

Nate Schoemer have 6 month Malanois very eager to learn , did first stage you showed moved on to introducing box and she so focused on me she wouldn’t sniff box she started almost doing somersaults everything but sniff box 😆 so will try on fresh note today day 2 sniff the box 😀

[@NateSchoemer]

You can sometimes help the dog by pointing to the box or by placing food into the box. :)

[@paulosaviotti]

Nice...🤜🤛

[@NateSchoemer]

Thank you! Cheers! 🐶😁🙏

[@carlduffin]

I have a problem with a GSD in that she is not remotely interested in food as a treat. She is wired to having a ball as her treat. Problem is giving her the ball every time I want to mark the wanted behaviour. (I walk and train the dog twice a week for her owner - I am not the dog's owner).

[@NateSchoemer]

Normally I would explain how to build the dog's food drive, but since you're not the owner, that's a little out of your control. So I would recommend implementing leash pressure to reinforce behaviors. Check out this video to learn how: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nnTFYoxua8qMeLM Cheers! :)

[@teknosisglitch2432]

YESSSSSSSS

[@naomilambert8826]

Where did you get the place beds in this video?

[@NateSchoemer]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6uqenqbZ9Jqbbs

[@psychedelicbdsm7301]

broooo she looks just like my Shepard-pit, Nalaa

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks! You must have a great looking pup! ;)

[@psychedelicbdsm7301]

of course, right back atcha, if only she’d listen as well as yours lmao

[@dalepres1]

Is Free your release command that allows the dog to do whatever it wants? Because just after 9 minutes, you tell the dog free, and then the dog lays down and you give the dog a correction, seemingly for choosing a free activity other than what you wanted. Or is Free a command to come to you and get a free treet?

[@olivequinn]

I understand how you use free as a terminal marker, but what is the difference between that and how you use break? as you don't reward her after saying break and that just means do whatever you want, do we need to teach both and how do we teach break vs free

[@jaes2707]

I'm starting this with my 4.5 month old Golden Retriever and I don't want to make him jump on and off of an elevated surface repetitively. Have you found that the platform is a necessity or will it work without it?

[@NateSchoemer]

You can teach scent detection without the elevated platform. :)

[@nataliewidomski8230]

Great video! I'm curious why you started with the cider block, then bucket and finally the box? were you starting with a larger diameter for her to go into for safety and comfort or just shaping the process?

[@NateSchoemer]

I don't think the order matters much, unless you notice the dog having issues with one of the containers. :)

[@mariecomeau9006]

Just a question! Is your "free" marker basically your "yes" marker or should i use a different marker for this? I use yes

[@NateSchoemer]

Yes = Reward Free = Release and reward. :)

[@katlynlambe6717]

So, talking about the first part where you are marking her getting up on the platform... your marker is "free"... but is that also your release?... So like if I was using a clicker I know that would be when I clicked... but do I also need to verbally release them to come off the platform too? Or does this not require a "release"?

[@NateSchoemer]

Check out this video to learn about markers. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXSxm6uKo9ibbrs

[@francisbrady2739]

Do you have to use cinder blocks first? I do not have any, or space to store them.

[@NateSchoemer]

I’ve always liked using cinder blocks, mainly because of how sturdy and heavy they are. The weight prevents the dogs from moving or knocking them over during searches. Boxes and unused/empty paint cans also work well.

[@jandrielleandreuntalan5150]

New subscriber here! I get so excited in training my dog but what's making me hard in teaching her is that she's not really into food. Even I won't feed her in the morning still her eagerness in food doesn't change. How could I address this? Btw she's a fast learner it's just that maybe of distractions and not fond in her treats. She's 8 month old now and I just started teaching her last week because I already have some time to spend with her. Hoping that you could give me some advice or tips on how will I train my dog.

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks for subscribing! I would recommend going through the basic obedience series. After learning about the markers, jump to the leash pressure video. I would use the leash cue to teach most behaviors and then I would reward with toy or praise. The basic obedience series is designed to be watched in order. If you want to have a clear understanding of dog training and develop the essential skills needed to fix the majority of issues that dog owners face, start with episode one and work your way through. In addition, you’ll discover a greater relationship with your dog, as you now have the tools to address the bad behaviors that may have frustrated you or pushed you further away from your companion. I believe that improving the lives of dogs, along with their owners, is the most important thing. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZSbmYtqoah6n7s I hope this helps! :)

[@jandrielleandreuntalan5150]

@@NateSchoemer oh thank you so much! Okay I'll watch your videos from the very start. It's just that I really don't have much time for my dog. But because of quarantine I can now spend my day with her. Hoping that I could teach her like you do to your dogs. Btw, just the basic obedience would be enough for me so that it would be convenient for us in our house.

[@NateSchoemer]

My pleasure! Yes, the basic obedience will give you a strong foundation for your training. :)

[@JAY8ARE]

What kind of treats do you use? Awesome video

[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks! I like to use freeze dried dog food. With a puppy or a new dog in training, I will often start with a high-quality dry food during the training process. I also usually give the puppy raw goat milk from answers, to help ensure the dog is getting enough quality nutrition. If I don't have enough time for a training session, then I soak the kibble in water or raw goat milk and stuff it into a kong or raw bone, then freeze it. In addition, I train with freeze-dried dog food, but that can be very pricey. amzn.to/2W88zMf Usually, a high-quality kibble will be okay. I transition them to raw when all the main training is completed and then use the freeze dried dog food while training

[@BootCampRVA]

My dog is more toy driven than food/treat driven…like, she could care less about food but LOVES a ball. Can I quick reward with something other than treats?

[@rhondadouglas3685]

Why do you use the elevated platform ?

[@NateSchoemer]

It makes the training a little more clear to the dog. :)

[@fergusb3800]

Hi Nate, have you any suggestions for a platform if you don't have one specially made as above? Could you use a mat? Thanks

[@kayng422]

i watched all the vids a week ago i forgot the steps some one has a list of the steps to teach the dog scent detection

[@sarahgilliss3503]

Question for you, Nate: could I theoretically use this method to help train a Service Dog to detect my seizures via scent?

[@SimpleCrazyBOCs]

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[@NateSchoemer]

Thanks!

[@Youfailallday]

What age do you recommend starting a GSD puppy at?

[@NateSchoemer]

I like to start training when the puppy is 8 weeks of age. 😁🐶🐕

[@Youfailallday]

Nate Schoemer for scent detection? I started following your basic obedience series with my puppy a few weeks ago. It’s been amazing so far. Thank you for the awesome videos!

[@TheExplorersQuill]

I have a weird question- I’ve taught my malinois mix how to sniff things out (I just give him a scent of what we’re looking for and then have him look for it in the house by saying “where is it”) and he does that but I don’t know how to teach him to alert me that he’s found it. He finds it and then stares at me waiting for his treat. And then I want to take that skill and teach him to alert me when my (coming soon) baby soils his diaper. I want him to do it not on command, but on his own and then bark at me or something instead of just staring at me lol. My question is, how do I take that poorly taught skill and turn it into a useful one?

[@ChefMac1025]

None of this works with my mal. I think I might have a broken one. He's 2 and the energy is just so overwhelming. He never sits still for a second

[@Officialmarcmoney]

What are some good treats or the treats you use for your German Shepards ? I have one she’s 9 weeks

[@NateSchoemer]

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