Nose Work (Scent Work)
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All dogs have an amazing sense of smell; their olfactory process is a thousand times more sensitive than that of their handlers. In fact, a dog’s nose has more than 220 million smell receptors in comparison to humans who have only 5 million. Many of our Dobermans love to hunt, be it for a morsel of food or a favorite toy. Because of their keen sense of smell, dogs are able to locate many different things in their environment much faster than we can. This olfactory effect helps increase their natural hunting desire and drive. This desire to work, drive and love for a challenge is why Dobermans can excel in the sport of K9 Nose Work.
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