The Scent Tape dummy is a clever way to hide scent during scent training in the garage, workshop, or home. Equipped with a threaded socket for Fluonose Nano+ cans and a functional slider for adjusting scent emission, it allows for precise difficulty gradation. With its rubber strap and realistic appearance, it blends perfectly into the surroundings, forcing the dog to work with its nose rather than its eyes.
Hello! If your dog can already find a scent can in the middle of an empty room with its eyes closed, it means it's time for real challenges. In nosework, the hardest part is getting the dog to stop searching for the "box" and start searching for a specific scent molecule. And this is where our Scent Tape Dummy comes in – all yellow and black, looking exactly like those measuring tapes that are lying around every workshop or garage.
This is not just another empty can. It is an optical camouflage element that makes training incredibly realistic. You place it on the countertop next to real tools, hang it on a shelf, or throw it in the corner of the garage – for the dog, it’s just another everyday item that “might” have a scent. This way, you teach your four-legged friend to focus on the source of the aroma itself, not the shape of the object.
Our tape is the perfect companion for other tools in the Fluo series. If you already have the Scent Driver Screwdriver Dummy or our scent hammer, then Scent Tape will complete this "workshop" set. Best of all, all these dummies use the same standard – they are compatible with Fluonose Nano+ scent cans. You can switch one can between different dummies, saving time on preparing samples!
What sets Scent Tape apart from other "decoys" is the functional slider. Just like in a real measuring tape, it is used to lock the tape, here it is used to... manage the scent! By sliding it, you can uncover or cover the ventilation hole. Want the dog to have an easier time at the beginning of the session? Slide the slider back and let the scent flow freely. Want to practice "scent silence" or very subtle trails? Close the hole almost completely.
Scent Tape has been designed for the Fluonose Nano+ can. At the bottom, you will find a precise, threaded socket into which you screw the can. This ensures that nothing will fall out during transport of the dummy, and the scent will only come out through the dedicated hole under the slider. It’s pure physics and pure training!
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing diameter | approx. 6 cm |
| Material | Durable polymer material |
| Color scheme | Yellow-black (classic workshop) |
| Compatibility | Thread for Fluonose Nano+ cans |
| Mounting | Rubber strap (included) |
Not sure how to use Scent Tape in practice? Try this scenario, inspired by professional environmental search training:
Preparation: In the garage or workshop, choose an area of about 3x3 meters, where there are plenty of tools (boxes, shelves, countertops). Place a scent sample in the Nano+ can and screw it into the Scent Tape. Remember to keep the tape "hot," while the rest of the tools (hammers, screwdrivers) are "cold."
This kind of training builds incredible confidence in the dog and teaches it that scent can be everywhere – even in the least obvious object!
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