Training the Chain - Day 1

I believe that we are reaching a point with the sample where the viability quickly lessens with use.  I began a session using FTT containing 4 day old sample and Raya did not recognize.  It was in my waistband, covered by a shirt.  So I immediately went to my source sample and cut a fresh piece.  And replaced the sample in the FTT.  (I am always just replacing old sample with new and not washing or changing the FTT).  As soon as I moved out of the kitchen (where Raya is not permitted), her nose began actively sniffing and she went immediately to source and alerted.

I heard from Lisa this morning.  Ava had a seizure this morning and she will be sending me a shirt.  NOTE: Ava is beginning the Epidiolex TODAY.

Dog ID::	15
Date/Time	8/22/19.    10AM
Training Location	house
SCENT TYPE:  (clothing/saliva/swab/other)	clothing
Origin:	Donor #3
Date of Capture:	4/21/19
AGE WHEN USED:	126 days old.  Day 1
SAMPLE CONDITION: (frozen/refrigerated/room temp/other)	room temp
SAMPLE STATE: (gauze/dental cotton/cloth/hydrated/other)	leggings
SESSIONS:	1	2	3	4
CONTAINER TYPE:
INTENSITY:  (# of holes)
# of CONTAINERS:
# of SCENT OPTIONS:	1	1	1	1
MODE of PRESENTATION: (hand/surface/wheel/other)	waistband	waistband	waistband
Target Scent in #
Training Location	FR/chair	FR/sofa	FR/ walker
Air Flow	ceiling fan 2 open  windows	ceiling fan 2 open  windows	ceiling fan 2 open  windows
Reps:	3	3	3
% Success Rate:	100%	100%	100%
Length of Search::	:10	:10	:10

TRAINER NOTES:

USING CLICKER INSTEAD OF CUE with much greater success. No verbal.  Working just fine for kibble.

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