Define

Question 1

Explain how drives effect canine training (analogy)

Answer 1

They are genetic, they can be enhanced or diminished through training but never created or eliminated.

Question 2

List and describe the three test for split testing

Answer 2

Conflict split-
15 empty reward objects in a search area with one object containing odor.

New toy split-
Controlling human scent, a reward object that has never been utilized is used to package one order and is placed in the search area.

Raw split-
Controlling human scent, a sterile sample of one odor is placed in the search area.

Question 3

What is primarily taught in the intermediate phase?

Answer 3

Teaches the canine that odor can be found anywhere

Last 4 to 5 weeks

Question 4

What exercises prey drive, hunt and air scent?

Answer 4

Prey drive- remote line drag

Hunt and air scent- long throws and toy switch exercises.

Question 5

Define Intent

Answer 5

A Canine’s ability and desire to systematically hunt for a trained orders.

Question 6

Define control

Answer 6

canine’s responsiveness to the handlers voice tones and presentations during the search

Question 7

Components of a command

Answer 7

Command itself
Tone of voice
Method of enforcement

Question 8

What are five tones of voice

Answer 8

Praise- high, happy
Command-  short monotone (simulates bark)
Correction - low growling 
Permissive - high to low
Agitation- suspicious, whispers

Question 9

Passive indication

Answer 9

Sit, down, point

Question 10

What follows every correction and to what extent?

Answer 10

Praise
5 to 1
10 to 1 (soft canine)

Question 11

What 3 factors determine the amount of praise for a canine?

Answer 11

Hardness
Level of mental stress
Activity drive

Question 12

Two types of training records

Answer 12

Diary

Standard form

Question 13

What level of DEA licensing is required to access a controlled substance

Answer 13

Researcher’s license

Question 14

List and define instincts found in all dogs?

Answer 14

Species preservation-
Behavior associated with the survival and reproduction of the species.

Self-preservation-
Behavior associated with the survival of the individual dog.

Instincts forms the basis for canine behavior and are expressed through the canines drives and enhanced by the character traits.

Question 15

How do you determine critical drives?

Answer 15

Critical drives for any discipline are:
Drives required to complete the task plus drives required for the selected reward system.
Task+reward system = critical drive

Question 16

Explain conflict training and what can be conflicted?

Answer 16

Constantly changing training so that the canine does not become patterned into an incorrect response.

Question 17

Define alert and indication

Answer 17

Alert- A change