Training Techniques

Question 1

Before initial training, you must evaluate what?

Answer 1

MWD’s “reward drive”, establish dog’s primary reward

Question 2

First Phase of Initial Training

Answer 2

Pre-Trained “SIT”/”YES”

Question 3

Vital part of training is teaching the ___.

Answer 3

“Sit-in-Drive”

Question 4

In-between initial training trials what kind of drills can also be conducted?

Answer 4

“Drive Through”

Question 5

What is the ideal position for “drive through” drills?

Answer 5

MWD in a straddled position, slightly in front of the handler

Question 6

Second phase of Initial Training

Answer 6

Scent Box Training

Question 7

What is the purpose of scent boxes?

Answer 7

Contain the target odor and then shape a final response to that odor

Question 8

What steps are used during scent box training?

Answer 8

• Pay on Sniff
• Pay on Change of Behavior
• Multiple Boxes
• Pay on Final Response

Question 9

If an aggressive behavior toward the odor is observed what should you do?

Answer 9

Take dog away by its collar and start the trial over again (pg 211)

Question 10

Third phase of Initial Training

Answer 10

Furniture Training

Question 11

Where will the handler be positioned during search?

Answer 11

Behind the MWD

Question 12

If an MWD gives a passive response say ___

Answer 12

“STAY” and wait 3 seconds

Question 13

Reward Schedules used during detection

Answer 13

Continuous & Extinction