AKC Scent Work: Handler Discrimination Course Toy Play Practicing the Infinite Game -

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AKC Scent Work: Handler Discrimination Course Toy Play Practicing the Infinite Game -In AKC Scent Work, competitors also have the opportunity to enter the handler discrimination class, where the dog will locate an article with their scent in the Novice levels, or a scented q tip or cotton ball in the upper levels of competition. We will cover how you can introduce this concept to your dog and ensure their success! Course Details With handler discrimination, we are moving away from a novel odor to a familiar one. Dogs must be able to