Scent Work Video
You’ll have to stick with me, as I figure out the new camera and video editing software, but here are a couple clips of our do-over initial scent work, where I’m simply rewarding Lilly (click/treat) for paying any attention to the single container with the beer scent inside. BUT, I’m still not sure she is using her nose for real.
Gigi (our trainer) suggested using cocktail napkins, and KB is going to try putting the beer scent inside a Kong since her labs are want desperately to retrieve. Maybe she’ll have videos or photos to share too.
I guess I need to decide if I want her to alert to the scent as she is naturally here, to find it and bring it back, or maybe poke it with her paw or something. I have NOT been very skilled at training footwork other than SHAKE and HIGH FIVE.
If nothing else, I’m thrilled for all of you to see Lilly’s happy face. I see this relaxed, ready-to-learn face a lot at home, but I’m afraid those of you who have seen her in public or at class know that it can be a very different story. I’m never convinced that still photos show her true sweetness, but I love the way she watches me (outside of the frame for help, info, instruction).
For what it’s worth, I probably shouldn’t be asking her to FIND IT. Right?
We, as always, are a work in progress.