the toy incorrectly distracts the dog from the odor’s source. the dog should receive the toy at the source of the odor without seeing where it comes from.
the scent box system is simple, easy to use and understand. another benefit of using a scent box is that it is a fool proof method to teach the proper sit response at the source of the odor.
when you leave the lid open the dog learns the toy in the box, once the dog has learned the toy is in the box you can close the lid halfway to teach the dog learns to use his nose to open the box and get 