Teach Your DOG SCENT DETECTION - Basic Scent Training #1

Teach your dog to find your scent on an article. This exercise is done in AKC Obedience as well as Mondio Ring Sport. Your dog needs to detect your scent off of an article among others without your scent. In this video I give you the basics to teach your dog to learn this skill. The full length version (20+ minutes) of this lesson is available in my member section as well as part 2 coming next week.
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This is a fun skill to teach your dog and can be taught with just a little bit of patience...
Your dog has an amazing nose. He can smell as well as you can see. Your dog's nose is his most powerful sense. Harnessing that skill and teaching him how to use it in a fun way is awesome for your dog!
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[@Axis.Mundis.]

I like this technique. I did it with my wallet, keys and phone. Now he’ll seek and return them by name. He’s a good boy.

[@k9gsdmax64]

How did you add the scent of your wallet, keys, etc. To a wooden dowel?

[@jalen7455]

What breed you have?

[@Mal_Outdoors]

How do I transfer my scent from the wooden dowel to my car so my dog can find my car in the car park! 😉

[@marinamusica84]

@@jalen7455 that’s a Belgian Malinois.

[@pittymama4500]

IDK how you add some scents to the object but maybe putting them in a ziplock baggie with tongs and letting it sit for a while to disperse the scent.

[@Dpbantam]

I love that!! I actually clapped when Goofy got it right!! What a smart dog!! Thanks for the smile...I needed that today!

[@philipbriney4430]

I love the way your dog is focused on you so intensely.

[@sioumurphy]

Watching your videos makes me want another dog again, it’s so rewarding to teach and see them succeed. You are the best trainer ever

[@banksarenotyourfriends]

I taught my dog this skill with the cardboard tubes from the inside of a toilet roll instead of pieces of wood - if anyone can't get to a hardware store during this lockdown, I found them to be a useful alternative. I was just looking for 3 objects that looked the same, and that was what I could find easily.

[@RobertCabralDogs]

excellent advice! thanks!

[@banksarenotyourfriends]

@@RobertCabralDogs thank *you* for all of your uploads, sir. In particular, I love your brutally honest style when giving advice - no sugar coating, just facts that people really need to hear, it's fantastic.

[@margaretmeaker2830]

Andrew.. that's a great idea.. thanks.

[@littleninjai222]

@@banksarenotyourfriends ...and his facial expressions when he thinks the questions are nutty or downright stupid like "how do I get my GSD to be more aggressive".

[@nickdesoto9059]

I decided to teach my 6 year old Siberian Husky how to discern scents just for fun, but also to see how well he could do it, as huskies aren't really known as tracking dogs or anything. Today was his first day of learning and he actually did pretty well. Obviously its only day one so he kept getting distracted and would wander off, but once I had food in my pocket (which he knows is meant as a reward) he would focus more. Got him to follow a small trail of something that had my scent on it and he did it really well. Just goes to show, any dog, if given the time and patience, can learn to do this.

[@LauraHopkinsCDL]

I taught Zed Scent Discrimination in real time on my channel using scent cloths over 3 videos. She can now do decoy scents etc. She learnt how in about 30 minutes. Great work Robert, thank you : )

[@cameronc1300]

if you have ever worn that hat, doesnt that transfer old scent onto the sticks anyways? just curious, great video, thanks

[@RobertCabralDogs]

not significant... the dog goes for the most prominent scent. great question though!

[@TheLuftpolsterfolie]

The scent also leaves trails in the air/wind. Those factors can confuse the dog a little.

[@jannellmeagher638]

Robert, that was simply fun to watch! I think I enjoyed Goofy rockin out his intelligence the most. What a fun brilliant dog!💙👏

[@markf350s]

Robert thank you for sharing I appreciate it very much and appreciate all the hard work you put into your videos definitely a class act and I appreciate them all

[@larrykrakow8927]

Thank you

[@kevlarkittens]

That Malinois is gorgeous

[@elishakiprotich4979]

I really like your videos so much. Thank you. I had a chance to train my Dog.

[@PawsuasiveDogTeaching]

Great video. I actually been teaching my Ruby scent detection for the past few months. More you exercise your dog's brain the better they will be.

[@nancycreal4435]

Love It!

[@claramoreno8456]

Love this exercise...thanks

[@BBAMEG]

He's funny. He sort of doubts himself. He chooses the right one, then "tastes" the other one just to be sure, then he goes back to the right one. It's fun watching dogs (or any animals) think. Thanks for the vid!

[@clapdemcheekz731]

Thank you for this video! I've been looking for one for months

[@thieutahaxuanhoanghdhlcho]

Thanks to you!

[@kevinschuiteboer6367]

That’s amazing I really like what he is doing

[@jillbourke941]

Thank you for this!!! Definitely going to start scent training with my dogs.

[@chantelmcskimming6633]

Very informative! Thank you.

[@achsahkaleb4844]

brilliant

[@AhmedElrhazi]

Very great man ! I thank you so much for the awesome stuff we learn from you our there. One problem I have with my dog is that he chases football crazily. Just the sound of bouncing balls turns him ON. He gets mad at the sight of footballs and usually doesn't listen despite my prong collar correction. Any suggestion, please : )

[@spyroslampos7210]

Good work you are the best

[@DougHinVA]

I will train my dog(s) to 'sniff' dog poop in the yard and stop over it. Then I will shovel it up and NOT step in it.... Useful command, easy to smell, and saves a lot of annoyance and is easy for a dog to make a snack treat as he does it !

[@marieke6687]

Now that our tracking trainings are on hold, I may start doing this scent work, I think she’ll like it! I may join the member section :)

[@clareclare6390]

Love it but teaching a retrieve is difficult for a lot of dogs 😞

[@brianturner9958]

Robert, I wanted tp praise you for your dedication when it comes to training canines and thank you for sharing it with others. Your videos are real, informational and direct, which is appreciated after seeing some others. I have a question pertaining to scent discrimination when it comes to law enforcement. I have handled multiple police service dogs and went as far as training a couple in both disciplines. Presently I am a K9 Supervisor working in a Sheriff's Office in Texas, and our jurisdiction mainly consists of rural area. When it comes to tracking suspects we use ground disturbance, but I want to take the training further and use hard surface tracking and this video makes me believe we can succeed. Can you advise me on steps to take that you have learned in regards to training canines on hard surface tracking? thanks... Brian

[@RobertCabralDogs]

Hi Brian, thanks for writing and your compliments and thank you for your service.... I don't have experience with hard surface tracking. Sorry, I can't be of any more help...

[@alwayson999]

I couldn't do this because I never saw the Amazon link for the same tongs he's using

[@giovannicarosa8819]

Didn't you touch them when you cut them? Or did you use tongs?

[@ManUpTime263]

I would like to get full step by step access to your trainings. I watch all of your videos. I have a Belgian Malinois as well. She is really well trained relative to other house pets. She does down, sit, stand, place, wait, out, leave it, come, speak, shake, closes the front door, turns off my lights, prays (sit pretty), heel, switch (opposite heel), between, fetches ball and frisbee, come, down from a distance, roll over, right/left spin, play dead when shot, wont cross my threshold nor the end of my driveway unless invited . Though she does all of these skills, she can do them all better. I know that it's a me thing not a her thing. I want to train myself to be a better dog owner/trainer. This is my first dog I've owned as an adult. I knew the reality of getting a Mal before I got her. I watched over 500 dog training videos on YT before getting her. I say all of this not to pat my back but the opposite. I know I need to be better. I want to start personal guard dog training with her but haven't because I know I have not been trained myself. I want to fine tune her already learned skills. I saw this video where these two pits sat, stood, and downed all without ever moving their front paws. I want that for my Mal. Do you have programs with step by step training so I do it right with her? She turns 2 on May 4th, 2020. Thank you and I hope to work with you to make me better.

[@RobertCabralDogs]

detailed instruction is available in my members section: robertcabral.com

[@AnnainAwe]

J IREYS From the sounds of things you might appreciate it training programs offered by Leerburg

[@mistymane52]

I’ve got a little cavoodle so I didn’t think this would be the right breed to enjoy this kind of thing. But when I play fetch in the paddock, if she loses track of which stick I threw she uses her nose to figure it out so she might be a natural afterall!

[@Arhan28]

My GSD would likely bring both :S

[@rajnihada8863]

Dear sir, namaste 🙏..I am Rajni from India. I am seeing your videos and following your advices to raise my pet dog. I have a German Shepherd who is 6 months of age. I am working on his structure and obedience knowledge. I wish to understand," What should I expect from him at this age?" He obeys me and loves to play. I hope my post reaches your attention. Regards

[@remalm3670]

... Goofy to Dad: I love tis stuf Dad. Want more of it. Happy Day ... Play Day 😀 ...

[@2Ryled]

I cant see the dowels or what your holding. No idea if they are solid or have holllow

[@RobertCabralDogs]

dowels are solid. PVC is hollow!

[@Butman.]

Where is that link to the tongs. I want to get the good ones

[@RobertCabralDogs]

Check my amazon store. Should be there.

[@alexb4913]

Hello Robert I have a question that might sound kind of weird but is there a reason for doing this activity so calmly? Do you not want to overly excite the dog so that he can focus or does it not really matter?

[@RobertCabralDogs]

Yes calm and clear headed helps the dog not to make mistakes while learning.

[@alexb4913]

@@RobertCabralDogs Thank you! greetings from spain

[@mistymane52]

Love this! But for long term.. do you then have to always use that same stick? Or other days can you switch it even though your scent was put on that stick yesterday? Idk how long scents last 😅

[@jhonmarkdioko8914]

Hi sir what kind of cheese are you using for threts?thank you sir Godbless

[@fredericlinden]

I often think that Goofy does not enjoy being touch on the forehead for appraisal. He always backs up when he sees that gesture coming... ???

[@regenindergosse]

My dog is like that too. But she loves head scratches at the right time. Sometimes she lays her head on the side of the bed, stares at me and wiggles her tail. Whenever she's in playmode she doesn't like it that much 🤷

[@LawEnforcementTodaycom]

Hi Robert, keep up the great work. Question, why don't we see Mia in more of your videos, you loyal follower, Robert ?

[@RobertCabralDogs]

she loves to watch me film. I'll do some more with her in the future...

[@LawEnforcementTodaycom]

@@RobertCabralDogs great ..... also would you mind telling us a GS breeder that you would recommend?

[@TheKitkatcandy]

Hello

[@familyguyrulz121]

why don't the tongs take your scent in your pocket? is that a dumb question

[@jakefitness]

Don’t they all have your scent since they are all in your hat?

[@georgevandijk6145]

Why do you try german comands to a Belgium dog ??? (English would be fine, the dog don't mind)

[@kailingassett7123]

Well in my case, I had 7 GSD trained in German before I got my first BM so it was just easy for me to continue the same way.

[@clapdemcheekz731]

Goofy is looking a little grey in the face! How old is he now?

[@littleninjai222]

Robert posted a very lovely (and a bit sad) post about his 10th birthday. March 1st Goofy turned 10. See below for the beautiful post from Robert that made me cry a little.

[@littleninjai222]

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[@DarrylHart]

I honestly don't like how snappy he took the dowels from your hand to begin with man. Way way too hard and dangerous for children. I stopped that with my GSD straight away. The scent training was excellent though some very useful tips that I'll give a shot. Cheers man.

[@LaCroyx125]

Well they’re in your hat... so doesn’t that mean they all have your scent from your hat?

[@RobertCabralDogs]

dog is going for strongest smell...