DetectionDogs.com - Ball Drop - Mike Herstik

Ball Drop In the early stages of training using the Herstik Wall the reward is given from source. In this clip we see the proper method for delivering the reward. The end of the tube is kept covered by the wall handler so that the dog draws vapor from the target material when he comes to the hole. Depending on the stage of training the clicker may come from the wall handler or the K9 handler, (on the handler or trainers cue), then covered again and then the reward is delivered by the wall handler on a cue to him. Proper timing is critical in the early stages of training in order to develop the desired results.