SPORTS DETECTION
It is a canine discipline that tests the dogs’ sense of smell, where they must search, find and point out the maximum focus of a previously associated substance.
To give us an idea of the importance of a dog’s nose, people have 5 million olfactory cells and dogs have 150 to 300 million.
The role of the guide is fundamental, we must take into account the dog’s motivation and know how to read the signals that the dog is telling us. And never let it get bored.
First, in a fun way, we will start associating the substance, we will use sage essence since it is used in the first degree of federated competition. Apart from that, sage has qualities in aromatherapy: it has calming and tranquilizing effects, it is used a lot for frustration, especially in males, and for mood swings.
When the dog has a clear association, we can gradually increase the criteria and difficulties in the search and we can gradually create a good system according to the official regulations.
Sports Detection Benefits:
Stress-free fun and rehabilitation of unwanted behaviors, since by mentally stimulating them with smell they will be able to better manage their environment, be much more relaxed and calm and at the same time greatly strengthen their bond with us.
Improves learning abilities.
Increases self-control and autonomy.
Management of stress, frustration, fears and phobias.
Perfect activity for all kinds of dogs, puppies, those with fears, seniors, injured or with some ailment or simply to mentally stimulate our dog.
Search for objects with associated smell (sage)
For whom?
All dogs: puppies, seniors, with fears or injuries
Objectives
Improve self-control, confidence and olfactory ability
Duration /frequency
1 hour
Price
€28.5 / individual session
