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Foundations
Entry Level NNA (Nosework) Trial – Lessons Learned at Beacon Hill House
Freya came away with another medal to add to her collection. But we missed one hide in the exterior search and, looking back at that search afterwards, I think the reason we missed it had far more to do with my handling than Freya's ability to find it.
Tom Moir
5 days ago7 min read
It's Simple, But It's Not Easy
Dog training can be simple without being simplistic. The hard part is observing the dog in front of you, identifying what matters and changing the right thing.
Tom Moir
Aug 168 min read
The Art of Prediction
The best trainers make it look easy, they seem to know immediately what they are going to do next.
Tom Moir
Aug 94 min read
What Does the Dog Think I Am Teaching? Introducing the Detection Dog Learning Framework
When I set up a training session, I know the principle I am trying to teach.
The dog knows none of that.
Tom Moir
Aug 15 min read
Did We Ever Teach the Search? - A Detection Dog Training Thought Piece
Every now and then I find myself questioning something I’ve taken for granted for years, did we ever actually teach the search?
Tom Moir
Jul 206 min read
The Dog Knows the Odour, Now What? A Detection Dog Training Thought Piece
What happens once the dog genuinely knows the target odour?
Tom Moir
Jul 173 min read
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