New Testing/Training Protocols




Current AMENDED TESTING PROGRESSION

  • used for training progression
  • used  for Qualifying Tests
  • used for Proficiency Check 



QUARTERLY PROFICIENCY CHECK
  • Tests A - D of Amended Testing Progressionto be tested quarterly; BCM met
    • January, April, July, October
    • retrain then retest w/different sample if BCM not met
  • Indicate "Proficient" on Calendar
    • Dog 5: Proficient


MONTHLY TRAINING
  • scenting games and gizmos
  • find and indicate; do not retrieve

USING CALENDAR
  • Must be signed in to access
  • Click the Google icon on lower right corner to access
  • Close Calendar to exit
  • Indicate test completion on Calendar
    • Dog 5: E II
    • Dog 6: B IV 


NEW TESTING PROTOCOL
  • Test = 1 ritual In Hand; 1 Amended Test
    • 10 reps ea
    • 1 test AM; 1 test PM of same day
    • shakers and cans washed between sets
      • once with soap; once w/o soap
  • pre-determined placement of
    • target odor
    • empty container
    • 2 neutral variables
    • 2 non-event sample
  • ea set videoed
  • documented on form
  • same Baseline Criteria to be mett
  • first indication is only indication
  • no more than 30s per indication
  • dog reset between reps
  • placed 3 ft from wheel

SAP TEST FORM
  • Sample format to ID test
    • Test B II: Day 1  (BCM)
    • Test E IV: Day I (TC)




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