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    Stupid Question Day 2023

    en-usSeptember 26, 2023
    K9 Detection Collaborative
    What was the main topic of the podcast episode?
    Summarise the key points discussed in the episode?
    Were there any notable quotes or insights from the speakers?
    Which popular books were mentioned in this episode?
    Were there any points particularly controversial or thought-provoking discussed in the episode?
    Were any current events or trending topics addressed in the episode?

    About this Episode

    What to listen for:

    The time has come, once again, for Stupid Question Day! Of course, there are no stupid questions. In fact, The Dames of Detection - Robin Greubel, Stacy Barnett, and Crystal Wing - were very impressed with this round of questions!


    Key Topics (Questions):

    •  How do you guys manage to do everything you do and still train your own dogs? (02:21)
    •  If you could do any dog sport you've never trained in before, what would it be? (08:28)
    •  Does it affect your dog's scent working, sourcing ability if their whiskers are shaven? (10:52)
    •  If you use a trained final response, like a down/sit,  how do dogs indicate a high hide? (14:41)
    •  Is there a best practice or pros and cons of single versus dual sent trained canines? (16:58)
    • Pros and Cons of Cross Training Scent Sports. (24:38)
    • Training Considerations for Dogs Who Both Track and Do Nosework (27:12)
    • Can your hunt test dog also be trained and certified in search and rescue? (35:19)
    • Moving Through the Shoulds and Should Nots (38:18)
    • Are there any trainers that you know that do a paid internship? (44:31)
    • Leaving Dogs in Vehicles While at Seminars (45:11)
    • Figuring Out What Boxes We’re In, to then Get Out (49:19)



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