Independence & teamwork. The buzz words of the scent work world. I and countless others have written or presented on both topics. When I mingle with a group of scent work folks and their dogs, I get the sense that most of us believe we have lovingly and purposefully (and/or carefully & skillfully) built a... Continue Reading →
Put The Next Pearl On The String, Make Friends With Your Shadow, And Get Out Of The Maze
Impromptu post here! A few nights ago I found myself up late in the basement with a marble rye & peanut butter snack, munching with one hand, holding two furry four-legged invaders off with two feet, and surfing the streaming services for a decent exorcism movie (pairs great with peanut butter toast - hard for... Continue Reading →
In The Casino Of Odor, Those Who “Think In Bets” Have The Edge.
In many ways, we could call scent work, Texas Sniff'em. Much like poker, scent work is a game of imperfect information, and decision making under uncertainty. The official creating the search has given you some amount of information about the search - in some cases, information that can be deceptive, like 5 minutes to search... Continue Reading →
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