Gimme was stellar again tonight, but so what else is new, eh. I noticed some of these hides were paired Birch and Anise (in separate containers). We played the same games as last time. You can find the detailed description of how to play the games at:
First we did the Line game, using a chair with the odor stuck to it. We started with it right in front of the dogs, about five feet away. After getting it right twice, going directly to it, then it was moved about 15 feet. They got two or three direct to the chair at the longer distance.
Second we played the One-Two game. The first hide was on the upright pole for a handicapped parking sign and the second one was on the chair about 15 feet away. This was repeated doing: one, one-two, one-two.
After that we did a search with four hides out. Gimme was really direct on the first two. Then the two that were on the low ledge took her a little longer. I noticed the fourth one was Anise odor (no Birch). I made sure to reward that with a lot of treats. I commented to Joyce, "Oh, that was just Anise". She said we'd been doing Anise for quite awhile now.
I guess I need to get an Anise jar of q-tips going. Also means I have to get separate hide containers for Anise too. People who are serious about this make sure to have a collection of little containers for each odor. Typically they have a little sticker with the letter "B", "A" or "C" on them. That way you know the dog is responding to that particular odor and not residual odor of another type from a prior search. If you want to put out two odors, you do it with them in two separate containers.
I just got a notice of this picture from the recent trial. Its her indication on the Exterior Search.
Well, I promised Gimme some steak for dinner, so I better get on it. Can't keep the birthday girl waiting...
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