Question 1

What is Detection Trainer?

Accepted Answer

Detection Trainer is a smart session planning app for scent detection training. It helps build focus, endurance, and motivation through randomized training sessions with variable parameters.

Question 2

Who is Detection Trainer for?

Accepted Answer

Detection Trainer is designed for competition handlers, professional K9 trainers, detection sport enthusiasts, and dedicated training enthusiasts who want to improve their scent detection training programs.

Question 3

What features does Detection Trainer include?

Accepted Answer

Detection Trainer includes randomized session parameters, variable search durations and hide counts, adjustable reward ratio, quick logging for unplanned sessions, comprehensive analytics for tracking progress...and much more.

Question 4

Can I add labels to my training sessions?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Create your own labels such as Indoor, Outdoor or Vehicle, attach a few to any session, and the chips stay visible on cards, history, and stats so you can track the details that matter to you.

Question 5

Can I log my own training sessions if they weren't planned in the app?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can capture unplanned runs just as easily as planned sessions so your training history is complete.

Question 6

How do I get support for Detection Trainer?

Accepted Answer

You can contact Detection Trainer support via email at info@detectiontrainer.com. We typically respond within 24-48 hours.

Question 7

Why was Detection Trainer built?

Accepted Answer

If you are a human looking to run a 10K, there are thousands of apps waiting to coach every step. If you are training a detection dog, the tools are almost nonexistent. Detection Trainer exists to bring variation, structure, and progress tracking to scent detection training, and to inspire better digital training aids.

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