When it comes to training and trialing in Scent Work...what is failure? Is there such a thing a complete and total failure? Or, is how we react to how something went while we were training or trialing affect our emotional state and that, in turn, feeds into the possibility of a total failure? Meaning, if we react horribly to how something went, does that reaction then lead to failure as opposed to what we are reacting to? Should we be shying away from failure or should we be including it in our training, to inoculate ourselves from that negative emotional response? If so, how do we go about doing this? Are there pitfalls doing this? Could we be souring a relationship between the handler and their dog? And if it is an instructor doing this, could they be potentially pushing their clients too far and souring that relationship?
These are some of the questions we discuss with Michael McManus of Ready, Sit, Go in this podcast episode. At the very least, it will get everyone thinking about what their perceptions of "failure" may be, whether they need to be adjusted or not and how it is important to be mindful of our approaches with long-term consequences in-mind.
Speakers:
Dianna L. Santos
Michael McManus
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Cyber Scent Work: Anniversary Celebration
Cyber Scent Work: Lisa and Rickon
Canine Fitness and Scent Work
Human v. Canine Experience with Odor
Spotlight: ARSA - Titling Opportunity
Roundtable: Managing Expectations
Understanding Canine Body Behavior
Spotlight: Dana Zinn and Sue Sternberg Collaborative
Enough is Enough
That Was Too Easy...Or Was It?
Instructor Talk: Dealing with Expectations
Cringey Trial Moments
Spotlight: Becky Thomas Growing K9 Nose Work in Australia
Dealing With Failure
Responsibilities of Scent Work Instructors
Spotlight: Natalie Duberow and Growing Scent Work Worldwide
Spotlight: Michele Ellertson and PACE Team Games
Spotlight: Marcella Winslow, Photographer Extraordinaire
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