Reading Canine Behavior Flashcards
0
Q
Source
A
The strongest concentration of trained odor available.
1
Q
Scent
A
Gaseous, particulate, and aerosol matter emitting from a substance.
2
Q
Olfactory Acuity
A
The ability to identify and discriminate different odors.
3
Q
Scent Discrimination
A
The canine’s ability to identify a trained odor amongst competing odors in the scent picture.
4
Q
Residual Odor
A
Odor that remains after the source of the trained odor is removed
5
Q
Breathing
vs.
Sniffing
A
During breathing, airflow takes a curved course up to the middle of the nose and below the olfactory area.
During sniffing,the airflow is pulled into the turbinates to help detect a particular odor.
