Pseudo Scents in Detection Dog Training: Fact, Function, and Field Reality

Close-up of a Sigma-Aldrich Pseudo™ Scent bottle, a synthetic odour training aid used for imprinting detection dogs in narcotics and human remains work.

There’s a lot of confusion surrounding pseudo scents – synthetic odour training aids created to mimic the volatile compounds found in real narcotics, explosives, or human remains. Sigma-Aldrich (now part of Merck) has been producing these for decades under the Pseudo™ Scents name, supplying them to police, military, and specialistRead more … Read More

Why Detection Work Is the Perfect Outlet for a High-Drive Malinois

Malinois doing nosework

As all of us owners already know, the Belgian Malinois is a dog that thrives on intensity. Bred for purpose, they are not designed for a quiet life on the sofa. These are animals with explosive drive, endless stamina, and an almost obsessive desire to work. For many new owners,Read more … Read More

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