Current Training Protocol for Sheila

Sheila is an older dog who was previously trained using conventional methods. She is very well behaved, but I'm trying to get her started thinking again. Everything we do in and out of class with Charlie is being worked on with Sheila so no need to repeat most of the details for her, just the results. She is significantly behind Charlies in some of the clicker training basics, but is catching on, although a bit slowly. In addition to classwork, we're addressing nose work. We've been playing games such as: tell me which hand has the treat, tell me which cup has a treat under it, find the treat outside when I point to it. These are basic training to start more serious nosework. I do not anticipate either dog working towards SAR certification, but do want to allow more outlets for genuine doggie behavior. She finds the first two games easy and fun, but hasn't taken much to the third. We'll keep working.